Should You QUIT Your Job To Become An Airline Pilot in 2021?!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
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I did it. 35 years old and quit a really good job 2 years ago to pursue a career with the airlines. Just about to take CFI checkride. Granted, it hasn't come without heartache and a lot of help and support. Sold our house, moved family in with in-laws, budgeted tightly to survive. Its the biggest and scariest leap of faith changing up your whole family's life. But like you said on my death bed I want to be able to say I really did what I wanted and had no regrets.
Honestly I love this story. I can't wait to see you up in the skies soon!
@@flywithgarrett For sure man. Thanks for all the great content. It helps having guys and girls like you keeping me motivated and pushing forward.👍
No six figures for me so quitting was a lot easier.
@@flywithgarrett have you scammed I heard you scammed people in south asia
I quit my job and moved my family to a whole different state to pursue my real estate career and don't regret any of it. Jacee, I promise that you're never going to regret this decision. Remember that the hardships you're having now are going to be memories when you and your family are living the good life.
I'm a 22 year old female, currently an RN and graduated with my BSN in May 2021. Yeah, I haven't been a nurse for hardly anytime, but I don't love it at all. Nursing during the pandemic is such a high-stress job and on top of it, I didn't have nearly enough training before being thrown to the wolves caring for 3 COVID patients at a time. It has caused me to resent/dislike nursing even though the COVID numbers are certainly trending down. I just felt like I had no guidance or support from coworkers and superiors. Nobody in my family is in aviation, but I've always been attracted to the idea of flying and find it extremely fascinating. I never thought about aviation as a career until the last couple of months. I can't stop thinking about becoming a pilot and I'm seriously considering ATP. I really feel like this might be the right career path for me. Thanks for providing some insight about what to expect when becoming a pilot!
I would love an update!
I am right there with you! I am an ICU RN and Covid just about did me in. Nursing is such a difficult profession. I am also considering becoming a pilot. I would love an update from you!
@@yousef33752x
Would also love an update!
I’ve been instructing for 3 years now, literally had an interview set up for an airline last year and right when states started shutting down my recruiter told me they stopped hiring until further notice. I’m hoping they start up again this year 🤞🏽thanks for your insight! 🤙🏽
Hi Cesar. How is the pay for flight instructor, how many hours you can accumulate as flight instructor per year? And does that help to get a domestic airline job.
@@Ahmed-vw3iw Hey! The pay is okay, based on my area it can vary from $18-40 an hour, maybe more? The amount of hours you accumulate really depends on a lot of factors, like how many students you have, weather, scheduling, etc, but I've heard of some people building like 700 hours in a year, some less, some more.. but it does help you get an airline job since you need to build time and flight instructing is an easy way to do so while getting paid. Some other ways are if you have the money, rent away or if you own a plane fly when you can, or lastly join the military but while instructing you learn a lot from it, so I'd say that's the best route. This is based on my experience, but I hope this helped!
Any news on finding a job?
Come to southwest we are hiring
I actually just got accepted into an aviation college earlier this month! Looks like my long road to becoming an airline pilot finally begins!
I hope I'll get there soon
all the best, Dawid! how’s it going?
For those of us making over 200k a year, the real question isn't about quitting your job, it's about whether or not you are comfortable assuming the risk of financial ruin to chase a dream with an uncertain future.
That's the position I'm in right now, I'm a software developer but I've been considering getting into Aviation for a long time, I already have my PPL from years ago. I think I'm going to do it but am trying to figure the best way. I'm okay with making less money, but making $0 while getting my IFR and commercial will be rough, making only $20k to $30k as a CFI will also be rough.
I feel that.... I make a base of $470k a year plus bonuses and I'm actually considering putting this to the side to pursue aviation school, but not to work for someone to obtain my own private pilots license....weighing my timing is all....I'm not quitting job tho
@@chrismaxwell3725 Yeah that's basically the conclusion I came too. I'm going to start flight training in my free time and fly my family around for fun to build hours using my day job to fund everything. Then I can take my time while growing my skills and wait for the right opportunity to come along. There's a book called "Quitter" by Jon Acuff I would recommend, he basically outlines the "smart" way to pursue your dream job without ruining your life.
@@chrismaxwell3725 what do you do for a living?
@@emperor___palpatine I wear several hats work wise but to be more exact,....
I work for Osha as a Director of Inspections and Safety.
I am also a licensed state social worker
I am a certified counselor/mentor.
I am a licensed therapist.
^ - that's just on that aspect
I independently own a real estate company, commercial and residential in several cities and states
I own tow trucks, box trucks, shuttle buses just to name a few...... why do you ask? And whom am I speaking with
It is my dream job to be a pilot. I love flying.
I've completed all of my required flying and I'm currently studying for my PPL written and preparing for my checkride. After that, I'm planning on enrolling in the ATP program, and I'm going to give it my all, and hope to be sitting in a cockpit in the near future getting paid to do what I love.
Awesome content, Sir. Keep up the good work.
-Joe
It is mine too. I’m a finance major but I started training back in February and it’s on and off, but I am going to pass all my private exams before thanksgiving. I’m 21 yo right now and it’s not hard to change the concentration, but I wish everyone the best in anything they do
Left my career of 26 years in December 2019 to go to flight school in the summer of 2020. Wife and family on board and was very excited! COVID hit and crashed my plans unfortunately. Turning 47 this year and to scared to take the risk. Thanks for the video just wish I was younger.
Dont let that discourage you. Thats still 15+ years at the airlines with the retirement benefits. And if you want to keep going, you can go fly charter or private after 65. If thats your dream, keep going!
I didn't quit my job but I'm currently in flight school to change my career to aviation, I'm using my income from construction to pay for it all. So far its going well and looking forward to the change.
Same here. Working in a hospital to pay for my life/bills/flight training and going to flight school at the same time. Good luck.
Good luck to you both! I am pursuing a career in cybersecurity, and I plan to save up so I can start pilot training as well
How long totally it takes to be able to apply for airlines . We have similar story im a guy who supporting my flying career with other jobs and pursue my dream to be in the sky . My biggest concern is the time frame .
Thanks
@@NasserInshar depends how quick you can rack up hours. Also some airline companies require some form of higher education to fly for them. Suggest doing some research to be sure.
@@dalton6108 im a airplane cleaner and i was talking with the pilot for untied he told me he makes 200k dollars
A year ago i didnt know what i should do, and one random day I thought why not be a pilot? I havent stopped thinking about that till today. I have talked to some schools about it and im just happy making some progress.
Same here friend, Im turning 26 soon, lost a finance job I loved due to the pandemic and now i have a job I hate. Recently had the "pilot" epiphany. Probably will move to Europe from south america to get my CPL. I wish you the best.
@@manuelpujol8355 I’m a finance major, but I don’t really like to use excel for the rest of my life, so at 20 I decided to be a pilot, and I’m 21 right now, hopefully this is a route that is stable
I'm just finishing up my aircraft mechanic license training as a backup plan before I start pilot training. I just love aviation. I'm also glad I'm a single young man, 22 currently. Makes it a lot easier.
Whys that?
Garrett: “In this video I’m going to answer if you should quit your job to become a pilot.”
Also Garrett: “It’s really up to you.”
😂😂😂
Here’s some unsolicited advice: If you’re thinking that you want to pursue becoming a pilot contact a local flight school and schedule a discovery flight. Their pilots will takeoff and land , of course, but they’ll allow you to control the aircraft in the air and you can see how you feel afterward. The discovery flight is what pushed me over the edge. It was the most terrified I have ever been in my life, but it motivated me to conquer that fear and enjoy flying that much more.
From there you should start looking into what kind of flight school you should join. ATP is what’s called a Part 61 school, meaning that it’s not regulated by the FAA. It’s mainly governed by the requirements in the Federal Aviation Regulations. They’re usually very fast paced. That means that things will go by very quickly. If a fast paced training program doesn’t sound like something you’d be able to do, I wouldn’t recommend it.
The other kind of path is going to a Part 141 flight program. This is usually a program given by a university where you’ll get your licenses while also attending academic classes. They’re regulated by the FAA so these programs are usually awarded flight time reductions for the airlines. For example, my alma mater “awards” us a 500 hour reduction to qualify for the Airline Transport Pilot certificate. Meaning I would be able to earn get my ATP license at 1000 hours instead of 1500 if I were to attend a Part 61 school like ATP.
TL;DR: if you’re on the fence, schedule a discovery flight with a local flight school. From there you can choose a fast paced flight school like ATP to reach the airlines at 1500 hours or go to a university with a slower paced program but get to the airlines at 1000 hours.
I’m 37 and in the beginning process of getting my pilot license.
I'm 34 and planning to start...good luck bro
37 too thinking about it... cause I've heard it's been in demand for 5 years still... cargo freight is increasing always so... But jobs a job though
18 and starting
How has all of your journey been so far?
How does this video have 500 views and 111 likes... unreal -- support this dude!!
Turned 24 a few months ago, part of me feels like it’s too late to start, but the other part of me feels like I’m at a good stage in life to start
Great stage to start go for it make goals for yourself like by 27 you want to be flying commercial planes and by 30 I want the love of my life and so on.
I’m getting out of the military next month and going to fight school, your awesome bro keep it up
Take advantage of that G.I Bill!
What you said about regretting it when ygou are older is so true. Im 56 now and thought about it for years but never took the leap. I am a p.i. with my own agency for years. I could have done it when i was in my 30's as my business was doing great and i had people working for me. I had the time and money to do it but I just didnt. I'm 56 now. Its to lste and I regret it every single day.😞
never too late brother. even recreationally
the lawyer story gave me chills. I’m 21 and I felt his concern...
I'm 21 too bro and honestly I feel like its too late to start a career in aviation
@@gohan904 don’t be crazy, check out ATP flight schools
I'm about to start my flight training, but I'm scared of not being able to find a job
let us know how it goes
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to be fair, I had to leave my 6 figure income due to a move, so I took that situation and decided to start my aviation career. Decided not to pursue another gig with my previous career and instead follow my dreams.Took a job for less money and doing side gigs, and that is how I am financing my flight school. Currently finishing my hours for PPL, and cannot wait to start with instrument.
The only concern is that I do not have a bachelors, only an AAS degree. But I am still going for it.
You will be fine with an AAS. Some pilots dont even have that. But you obviously can get to a regional and even a national without a bachelors. Spirit, Allegiant, Southwest, Jet Blue etc. all pay really well and dont require a bachelors. And hey if you want to get to the legacy airline, you can always apply, you never know. Its just preferred not required.
I'm 36 and am still actively serving in the Army... I need to quit and finally pursue my dreams of flying Oo
You did great on this video. You did a good job of putting yourself in my (our) shoes. You were not arrogant and you didn’t put us down. Thank you for the great video and info. You just gained a subscriber man
Me as a crane operator who makes most of my money in overtime;
“Only 11 days off”
*cues music* 🎼 I see trees of green… red roses too… 🎵
Had a job with inconsistent and short hours and crap pay. Hated it.
Current job, CRAZY hours, good pay, still inconsistent in the sense that days working are more guaranteed than days off. I mean the couple of days I sometimes sit at home are enjoyable but those are usually random to the point they’re sometimes un enjoyable depending on the day and everyone’s schedule. So this is a interesting option in so many ways.
Since I was little I always had a special love for airplanes ❤️
As someone who's preparing for the Private Pilot checkride, and to this point has done everything next to a full-time job and family, I am weighing my options to decide if I will quit my job in order to finish my ratings and instruct. This video was very timely and helpful for me. Thanks!
P.S. I loved listening to you on the "Pilot to Pilot" podcast. You and Justin really need to get together again to film another episode, or maybe you can feature him in one of your upcoming videos!
I loved aviation my whole life, played it safe, did my MBA, have 4 kids, and a ton of financial responsibility, and I am 53 going on 54, only way ever is if my business generate a certain level of income, where I can fly PT, best I could ever get to is flying for the Regionals, for 10 years, why don't they increase the age to 70 if you are very fit, I see a number of over weight pilots walking around airports every week.
As a truck driver and having 2 kids, 5 and 6 months, I am usually out on the road about 30-45 days. Being away for half a month sounds like a dream lol. Tough part is paying for flight school and bills at the same time. No way is local trucking going today for that. Really thinking about taking loans out.
Great video Garrett. Love your content. Stay safe. I enjoyed watching the video. Lots of blessings for you Bella and Leah🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m a senior in high school and plan on going to UCM to become a professional pilot!! I love aviation and have a passion for it! Hopefully I can get the money to pay for it though 😳
Coming up with the money is definitely the hardest part. You can do it though.
I have a career in law enforcement and am desperately looking to jump into pursuing an airline career. I just have no guidance toward earning my license. It’s a scary risk but I’m so close to doing it.
Do it, I'm making the jump. Been in the military for almost 16 years and I'm gonna start flight school next fall for pro pilot. I would never forgive myself if I never tried.
@@jupton198828 how is it going so far? I’m about to hit 18 years and could possibly retire from my current duty station. Just not sure how to support my family while in flight school. Decisions decisions….
any updates?
4:09 are you kidding me, i want to become an airline pilot just to stay away from my family and be there only in need or in occasions.
You predicated everything spot on
So I got a DUI in 2013, I was 23. I thought my dreams of being a pilot were gone. However, I never let go. I researched and researched while I worked a job I hated for 8 years. (Electrician) finally decided to go for it. I'm currently enrolled in a part 141 school. Play on the lacrosse team (helps a lot with stress). I hired an aviation lawyer and he said I will get the medical one way or another....eventually. I start my first flight lab next semester as long as my medical isn't delayed to long. My AME appointment is tomorrow at 10:50 with an AME at our university. I'm currently terrified to walk in there and expose my most embarrassing behavior. A DUI is ugly and overcoming it is going to be a challenge for many years.
I’m a second year electrical apprentice and I hate the job, I plan on joining Canadian Air Force or aim for a commercial pilot license
I have my first discovery flight this saturday!
i've been waiting for literally 1 year to start my cadet program again at Turkish Airlines.. I was a former ATC and was pretty happy with my job but wanted to become Airline Pilot, 40 days after my training at BAA everything messed and corona led my airline to stop training. However i will wait till things get better! just be patient guys!
im going to school to become an a&p and would love to later on in life, become an airline pilot. I would like to trade off my services for flight time but i know it will be hard
What's going on my brother? I'm glad I ran across your vid as I'm considering moving from teaching to aviation an it's definitely not for the money but just my fascination with flying and the idea of being in control in the skies I feel I would be more comfortable in that position than a passenger lol but this was great information to start off with! 🙏🏾❤
Grant, most people don’t have the fortitude and right stuff to make it in this business.
whys that
I kid’ you not but I was just thinking about how I want to be an airline pilot so bad but only thing keeping me behind is my only high school diploma.
First, literally everyone I know sent their condolences yes reached out, and sent out their condolences that I was not able to travel this year. You should follow what you love. No not a pilot for me. But I would love to be mobile and travel and I have a lifetime experience in IT and analysis that’s what I’m good at not development no. It is actually nice to have someone who is knowledgeable about the airlines because I’ve never had that so you do create thoughts which is good. I mean I would think that you know I have a very good base going for me right now someone would hire me somewhere
I just completed my PPL in the last few days of 2020. I’ll have completed all my certs by the end of 2022 as part of a 141 flight school. I’m definitely quitting my 65k a year job to live in a basement and make next to nothing for several years while I finish all my training. .... worth it
Haha the life of every pilot in training. I moved back in with my mom and grandma.
I'm trying to get into flight school but can't
As an EMt, I don’t think I’d face the pay cut 😅
I am planning to retire from medicine after 30 years (I am a pediatrician) and become a pilot. I will be a third-generation pilot in my family. I've signed up with United.
Amazing to hear. How did you sign up with United?
great video mate.
having 11 days off a month is more than the standard 9-10… so that is a non issue.
I always wanted to own an attraction or become a fashion designer
One thing I regret right now is realizing my passion for aviation last year (25 currently). Wish I started pursuing that career fresh out of high school. 😩
You still can become a pilot. There are people who have created a career in aviation when they were much older than you. (For example, in the UK one person started his airline career as a first officer when he was 47.)
Do you know which airline this was?@@mikep9604
2 years or so ago I was applying to ATP and they said I needed atleast an associates, so I went back to college the next month and am almost done with my bachelors pretty soon. I really hope there is a place for me once I'm done
Go to southwest
Hi Garrett. First off, thank you for producing this channel! It has a lot of great insight into the industry.
I have a question for you; since business people are restructuring their practices with virtual meetings, if business travelers do not return to pre pandemic numbers, how much of a drop in demand will we see for airline pilots?
This is the exact question I was asking myself.
Since population is increasing and flying becoming cheaper numbers will rise during the years
Looks at my McDonald’s job
Interesting
Wendys here lol
Greetings from Azerbaijan. I have fist full of money and want to fly CRJ-700. How to do it? I thank you
This job would drive anyone crazy
We've already met oh my i'm watching your video and asking myself where did i Meet him 😂😍such a Cool guy ma shaa'Allah ❤️ I subscribe to your channel, keep It going 💪
I am leaving the Army for flight school in about 10 months time I've always wanted to fly and being married i want be able to afford a much better life and something that's easier to see my wife i under stand ill be away from home in the Aviation industry its still more time than I've had in the last 4 years out of those 4 years being together I've only been able to be with her 5 consecutive months total and for obvious reasons its getting old
Do a video on if pilot get a lot of girls or not
I don’t think he could lmfao he has a girlfriend😂
You tailor those sleeves? Or is that Planet Fitness paying off.
I am 35 years old so rationally is it possible to start flying school and start a career as a airline pilot with this age limit.........??? Appreciate your response in this regards.....thank you
Try not to say "please subscribe my channel", at starting of your video.
Once you explain your thought you can say that..
Mexican American over 1000 hours flying time. Should I get more hours, or apply to United now?
I really love this video, cause I'm are pilot student
No jobs today for pilots …..
Better to push carts 🛒 at Wal-Mart
I just sit at home. I dont have money worries. Crazy right. Should I do this!!??
Why do you assume everyone makes 6 figures?
Pilot technic is so hard can you??♡
No don't quit your job.. @flywithgarrett..
@flywithgarrett can you make a video on how we can prepare for aviation test such as (ATS) and (ATM) etc.
Yes🎉
Te amo e pronto.
Airline pilots should also have a cdl
Hello I’m looking for flight instructors. What’s your fee?
I would love a pilot program pipeline to the commercial airlines... do they even offer this?!
What flight school did you go to and would you recommend it to others?
I have been com pilot for 30 years before that it was the air force and lessons since 15. This is the second video I have seen. How is this possible? kids ?? due to bad experiences and the incent in Buffalo I wont have a kid or female sitting in the right.. I appreciate the emails of support and I wont charge for advice from the emails I get. Just ask a question no prob.. Ill try to get with the times here as I research these videos schhols meant while please be safe men carefull who is in the deck with you.
I want that watch
Show how you do your hair
How stable of a job is being a CFI?
Is it worth it becoming an airline pilot in 2027 that’s when I’ll graduate college
Can foreign 4yr graduate student can get job in usa as pilot after training in usa itself
And will airlines sponsor me work visa later green card??
G88 video like your Positive Attitude…. I fly wide body get Mc Donald Pay !!!
I am a US citizen but English is my second language. Is it possible to become an airline pilot with English as a second language? I am asking this question because I’ve never seen a pilot with an accent while I am flying as a passenger.
In Europe 90 % of pilots have English as 2 Lang. In USA cant say... But if it is you dream go for it
Can you make a discord? Love from London
Do you recommend ATP over college?
A lot of guys who do ATP will do an online degree simultaneously, although the airlines were hiring guys without degrees before the pandemic. The shortage will be worse after this is over, so it probably won't be required in the future, either.
Atp in DFW is like 88K. It's so expensive 😫
is the only way to get your 1500hrs is to take on $90k in debt thru ATP? otherwise if i paid out of pocket, it might take another 10yrs
One option is to also get a flight instructor rating (CFI), and then work as a flight instructor to build the required flight hours.
Hi garrett
I was wondering if as a pilot you could have some side businesses
If you could please could you say them ?
Some of them do, Stuff like pilot schools, cabin crew schools, youtube chanels (yeah they can make some money with it) learning materials for pilot students, etc
Did you change anything about your eyebrows?
6-figures salary?!?! Who? Lol
The Simpsons predicted the global pandemic lol
I did It currently attending ATP on my way!
Gonna all be replaced by ai by 2030
Hello sir❤
Lol seeing as many alcoholics there are in this industry told me to leave ASAP. So what is so special about it?
Seconddd
Got 1500 likes on the last vid
Love your Videos Mooney Owner KFAT n78903
No jobs out there, coming from a commercial pilot
4th
You are beautiful, wow.
gay!!!!
@@Error-br1uy absolutely, ahhh to be gay young and in love, it’s a wonderful thing.
@@cristianocaravaggio2731 Sounds like you schooled his homophobic ass! BAAHAA. 🤣🤣
21 years old and finally getting ready to go to ATP! Thanks for the videos man!
How do you like it? I’ve heard lots of good and bad things about it
I’m a mechanical engineer and I have always wanted to be a pilot ever since I was a little girl. I am just worried about how long it would take to fly internationally. I am 28 🤨
Go for it, no regrets.
I left the stability of the US Navy as a pilot to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming an airline pilot. I was fortunate enough to get on with a company before the music stopped due to COVID, and it's been quite a roller coaster. I even took a pay cut taking this job. I appreciate that Garrett has the candor to show the not-so-glamorous side of the job. (The "what a trip really looks like" video comes to mind). You're lucky you're still flying. The reality is this job isn't for everyone, but it's fun and rewarding if you're willing to put up with it. Literally nothing beats the view from the office.
Hey Cory,
I am also considering of becoming one.May I ask for some advices