Am I too old?

brian051770 · November 7th, 2007, 14:27

Hi all. Im a 37yo male, recent instrument rated, going for commercial. In good health, finances no issue, and I have a supportive family. My question is-am I too old to jump careers? I considered a fast track school, but am reluctant to spend the money if I am destined only to be a flight instructor at my local FBO (which is still something I would love to do). Any insight would be appreciated.

Brian

mooneyguy · November 7th, 2007, 14:38

Welcome to JC. TOO old...from what I'm seeing NO, you are not. Im in the same boat, Im 39 just finshed my IR and doing the commercial ground right now! Do some reading here on JC and you will see there are a lot of us. many already made the switch and are now flying 121. I think you are just in time! Good luck!

Doug Taylor · November 7th, 2007, 14:47

You're not too old. Talk to "Bumblebee"!

cfii2007 · November 7th, 2007, 16:48

Is that the Atari 2600 on your avtar??

Doug Taylor · November 7th, 2007, 16:55

granlistillo · November 7th, 2007, 21:08

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Originally Posted by brian051770

Hi all. Im a 37yo male, recent instrument rated, going for commercial. In good health, finances no issue, and I have a supportive family. My question is-am I too old to jump careers? I considered a fast track school, but am reluctant to spend the money if I am destined only to be a flight instructor at my local FBO (which is still something I would love to do). Any insight would be appreciated.

Brian

If you have done something with your life and you have a good resume then your age is a plus right now. Dead serious. If you have lived with mom and dad and watch 20 yrs of tv and have no college, then you wouldnt make it.

Seems obvious to me you are the former and not the latter. Dude you got over two decades to go to the regionals. just friggin do it.

bunghole · November 7th, 2007, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

800!

ahhhhh..memories from my Atari ST

Those were the days!

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Dispatch1 · November 8th, 2007, 08:02

Too Old? I am 45 just retired from the Marine Corps after 26 years, I'm not really changing careers just going from military to civilian. I worked in flight operations for 16 years as a flight dispatcher so I would hope that experience would help me.

Cjordan · November 8th, 2007, 10:20

As a newb I'm low on credibility as far as the industry goes, but I would say you're not at all too old. I'm 44 and hoping to retire in about a year from law enforcement, take a 20 yr pension, and pursue professional flying so from that perspective I have some limited credibility as a fellow potential career changer.

I say go for it but make sure you okay with enduring the low wages and hectic schedules that will dominate your life for at least the first few years. Make sure your supportive family is informed.

Your wife, gf, or significant other should probably start researching things over on http://www.jetgirls.net a support and answers site about life as a pro-pilot's family.

November 7th, 2007, 14:27	#1
brian051770 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Am I too old? Hi all. Im a 37yo male, recent instrument rated, going for commercial. In good health, finances no issue, and I have a supportive family. My question is-am I too old to jump careers? I considered a fast track school, but am reluctant to spend the money if I am destined only to be a flight instructor at my local FBO (which is still something I would love to do). Any insight would be appreciated. Brian

November 7th, 2007, 14:38	#2
mooneyguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 506	Re: Am I too old? Welcome to JC. TOO old...from what I'm seeing NO, you are not. Im in the same boat, Im 39 just finshed my IR and doing the commercial ground right now! Do some reading here on JC and you will see there are a lot of us. many already made the switch and are now flying 121. I think you are just in time! Good luck! __________________ FLY SAFE <>< Tim CMEL CSEL CFI CFII http://desiretofly.blogspot.com/

November 7th, 2007, 14:47	#3
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,738 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Am I too old? You're not too old. Talk to "Bumblebee"! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 7th, 2007, 16:48	#4
cfii2007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,175	Re: Am I too old? Is that the Atari 2600 on your avtar??

November 7th, 2007, 16:55	#5
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,738 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Am I too old? 800! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 8th, 2007, 08:02	#8
Dispatch1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Muncie Posts: 34	Re: Am I too old? Too Old? I am 45 just retired from the Marine Corps after 26 years, I'm not really changing careers just going from military to civilian. I worked in flight operations for 16 years as a flight dispatcher so I would hope that experience would help me.

November 8th, 2007, 10:20	#9
Cjordan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 63	Re: Am I too old? As a newb I'm low on credibility as far as the industry goes, but I would say you're not at all too old. I'm 44 and hoping to retire in about a year from law enforcement, take a 20 yr pension, and pursue professional flying so from that perspective I have some limited credibility as a fellow potential career changer. I say go for it but make sure you okay with enduring the low wages and hectic schedules that will dominate your life for at least the first few years. Make sure your supportive family is informed. Your wife, gf, or significant other should probably start researching things over on http://www.jetgirls.net a support and answers site about life as a pro-pilot's family.

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