Thread #8855
Any real pilots on this forum? I've always wanted to know what it is like, and the costs associated with getting a license. Career knowledge would be great too if you would like to share.
i um... i work on planes?
Haha, yah I also worked on planes (and flew)... had over 3000 hours in sh60b helicopters..but not planes so much. This was through the military..which in many cases is a great way to get your license and to start accruing much needed multi-engine time. In order to get into the airlines you need time in rating. Different aircraft equal different ratings (single engine, multi engine) and type ratings (specific aircraft flight permissions such as 747-400). Costs would be nothing..you'd be getting paid..I see you're already in the AirForce..what about going warrant or whatever officer programs they might have? Otherwise the civilian side will end up costing you roughly $10,000 for your private pilots license...this is only the start. Which will get you into a Cessna (most likely 172). Then it's a matter of getting flight hours and additional ratings to get into say a small time cargo company. Basically you start to build your hours up so you can eventually get into being a jet airline pilot. The starting level commuter jets will only pay about 20-25k per year..but it's the only way to get into the big times..you need the hours and experience. The competition is fierce too, so be ready.
No but I did stay at a Holiday inn last nite
widebody_Q;121801 wrote:No but I did stay at a Holiday inn last nite
[quote=widebody_Q;121801]No but I did stay at a Holiday inn last nite[/quote] that qualifies you as a pilot then son.
HAHA!!
LoL I got my pilots license before i had my full drivers license (16th birthday present). Technically i didnt finish since i only got up to my GFPT (can fly around my local airspace, take passengers etc), but I also started partying a bit much during that year so lost interest. Lots of fun though, and its a mad pickup line "hey do you want to go see your house from the sky?"
elpresidente;121771 wrote:Haha, yah I also worked on planes (and flew)... had over 3000 hours in sh60b helicopters..but not planes so much. This was through the military..which in many cases is a great way to get your license and to start accruing much needed multi-engine time. In order to get into the airlines you need time in rating. Different aircraft equal different ratings (single engine, multi engine) and type ratings (specific aircraft flight permissions such as 747-400). Costs would be nothing..you'd be getting paid..I see you're already in the AirForce..what about going warrant or whatever officer programs they might have? Otherwise the civilian side will end up costing you roughly $10,000 for your private pilots license...this is only the start. Which will get you into a Cessna (most likely 172). Then it's a matter of getting flight hours and additional ratings to get into say a small time cargo company. Basically you start to build your hours up so you can eventually get into being a jet airline pilot. The starting level commuter jets will only pay about 20-25k per year..but it's the only way to get into the big times..you need the hours and experience. The competition is fierce too, so be ready.
[QUOTE=elpresidente;121771]Haha, yah I also worked on planes (and flew)... had over 3000 hours in sh60b helicopters..but not planes so much. This was through the military..which in many cases is a great way to get your license and to start accruing much needed multi-engine time. In order to get into the airlines you need time in rating. Different aircraft equal different ratings (single engine, multi engine) and type ratings (specific aircraft flight permissions such as 747-400). Costs would be nothing..you'd be getting paid..I see you're already in the AirForce..what about going warrant or whatever officer programs they might have? Otherwise the civilian side will end up costing you roughly $10,000 for your private pilots license...this is only the start. Which will get you into a Cessna (most likely 172). Then it's a matter of getting flight hours and additional ratings to get into say a small time cargo company. Basically you start to build your hours up so you can eventually get into being a jet airline pilot. The starting level commuter jets will only pay about 20-25k per year..but it's the only way to get into the big times..you need the hours and experience. The competition is fierce too, so be ready.[/QUOTE] I've thought about transferring from the USAF to the Army Warrant Officer so I can get helicopter time. Is that the route you took?
NisAznMonk;121988 wrote:I've thought about transferring from the USAF to the Army Warrant Officer so I can get helicopter time. Is that the route you took?
[QUOTE=NisAznMonk;121988]I've thought about transferring from the USAF to the Army Warrant Officer so I can get helicopter time. Is that the route you took?[/QUOTE] I was Navy the whole 10 years of active duty. A few of my friends did the warrant officer thing and flew Apache's and scouts. I was in bravos (seahawks) mostly accept when we did C-SAR then we used foxtrots (blackhawks) equipped with rail guns and other fun toys. The Army Warrant program is a really good deal and a great way to get your foot in the door.