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Originally Posted by Trip  I, too, started about 2 years ago with Private and went all the way to CFI-I. I’m 36 and have yet to get my ME. I’m stalling on it because of the down turn and the idea of spending a few thousand dollars on another rating when hiring is nowhere in sight. I work part time as a CFI and part time for another small company. My paychecks are painful to look at and my wife is getting irritated after 2 years of pinching pennies. We’re supposed to start a family this year, but it would be financially irresponsible.
I’m ready to leave the industry completely and get a “real” job because if we started a family, when would I get to spend time with them as a pilot? Maybe after 5 years and getting a line in my hometown? What are the chances of that?
You all seem to have pretty optimistic views of the future. Its kinda hard to do that when finances and "when are you going to be home?" are the main friction in the relationship. |
What do you find more important? Having the perfect job (far from perfect i'd say) or being with your wife and having a family? At first i'd say screw personal relationships when i wanted to become an airline pilot, but as each day passes, i dont think i'd send relationships to the high wind. To me, it's not worth it. Remember, you always can fly now that you have your ratings! It just may be that not for an airline!
I'd say get into a career where you can set yourself up financially and have that family you wanted! You can fly on the side as CFI while working your other job. Maybe one day will come where theres a sweet opening for corporate and you can jump on that?