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meyer336 · April 30th, 2007, 21:56

After serving nearly 9 years as a police officer and 5 years as an EMT, I decided it was time for me to again pursue my dream of aviation. I began looking at flight schools and started taking part-time flight lessons locally. I
knew I had to continue my education due to the fact I was not getting any younger. The airline industry has a mandatory retirement age of 60. So I began to research several options and decided to enroll at Ohio State University and obtain my degree in Aviation Management.

I resigned from my position as a part-time police officer and am continuing to work full-time on the weekends as an EMT as I am enrolled as a full-time college student. I also am taking flight training on the side part-time.

Financially it has been a burden, but my wife stepped up to the plate and got another part-time job to help make ends meet. If it wasn't for her I don't think I could have started down the path of full filling my dreams. I am not anywhere close to where I want to be, but I am closer then I have ever been.

April 30th, 2007, 21:56	#21
meyer336 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edison, Ohio Posts: 36	Re: Q's for those who have switched careers After serving nearly 9 years as a police officer and 5 years as an EMT, I decided it was time for me to again pursue my dream of aviation. I began looking at flight schools and started taking part-time flight lessons locally. I knew I had to continue my education due to the fact I was not getting any younger. The airline industry has a mandatory retirement age of 60. So I began to research several options and decided to enroll at Ohio State University and obtain my degree in Aviation Management. I resigned from my position as a part-time police officer and am continuing to work full-time on the weekends as an EMT as I am enrolled as a full-time college student. I also am taking flight training on the side part-time. Financially it has been a burden, but my wife stepped up to the plate and got another part-time job to help make ends meet. If it wasn't for her I don't think I could have started down the path of full filling my dreams. I am not anywhere close to where I want to be, but I am closer then I have ever been.