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aviator1968 · July 15th, 2002, 09:47

I am 33, and am working on my bachelors in meteorology. Both my wife and myself are full-time students, full-time parents, and find the time to work part-time. The ability to fly while working just doesn't exist for us. I am not too fond of taking out a loan to pay for flying at an academy, but the choices I made in may 20's prevent me from taking a different route. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] Make no mistake, I believe with every fiber of my being that I am doing the right thing for me and my family. If you have a career and have the time and finances to do so, by all means, keep your job and get your ratings. It will be more financially secure for you and your family (if you have one).

So, let me finish with this: If you want to be a pilot, you will do anything to get there. If you're in it just for the money, find a different career. There are plenty of us who are pursuing it for the LOVE of it. It drives us, it possesses us, it is our passion. We will get there, financial aid or not. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

July 15th, 2002, 09:47	#14
aviator1968 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: KGXY Posts: 19	Re: Financial Planning / outline for the airline career I am 33, and am working on my bachelors in meteorology. Both my wife and myself are full-time students, full-time parents, and find the time to work part-time. The ability to fly while working just doesn't exist for us. I am not too fond of taking out a loan to pay for flying at an academy, but the choices I made in may 20's prevent me from taking a different route. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] Make no mistake, I believe with every fiber of my being that I am doing the right thing for me and my family. If you have a career and have the time and finances to do so, by all means, keep your job and get your ratings. It will be more financially secure for you and your family (if you have one). So, let me finish with this: If you want to be a pilot, you will do anything to get there. If you're in it just for the money, find a different career. There are plenty of us who are pursuing it for the LOVE of it. It drives us, it possesses us, it is our passion. We will get there, financial aid or not. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]