Top 10 Reasons To Become A Pilot
10) Relative short training time
Most first officers qualify in 3 years depending on the individual, but some cadet programs have a very high intensity and can see you qualify in 2.5 years. Compared with other degrees that normally take 4 years to qualify.
9) Career offers a variety of opportunities
Ranging from Air Transport Pilot having to ferry people across the globe, to a private charter pilot for corporate business owners, or allowing people to jump from a perfectly good working plane for the thrill of skydiving, to delivering much needed cargo in remote places on the planet or a flight instructor helping others achieve their dream job, the opportunities are endless.
8) Meeting New and Interesting people everyday
Due to the variety of opportunities you meet a diversity of people from influential individuals (Country Leaders and States Representatives) to the down right crazy (Jumping out a perfectly working aircraft), so you will never be limited to new relationships you can create.
7) Cheaper Airline Tickets
Working for the airlines you will get discounted rates on flying for your private recreation, so you can take your family to some of the awesome destinations you visit on a regular basis, some airlines will even let you fly for free when you work for them.
I don't see Doctors or Engineers enjoying such perks in those respective fields. #Justsaying
6) Social Acceptance/Respected Job
Associated with a dream job many people want to be pilots, so once you have achieved that goal there will be many people who will look up to you as a role model and the Title will place you in high esteem. Plus the perks of wearing a uniform never hurt as an attraction tool, lets face it, people in uniform are HOT!
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5) Technical Job/ Responsibility
Being a hands on technically based career, the complex systems you need to know, the functionality and how to operate during adverse weather can be exciting and satisfying as every trip has its own unique circumstances, that you need to adapt to. And the responsibility to keep everyone or everything safe during emergencies is very rewarding.
4) Overnight at Holiday Destinations/ Globetrotting
You will get to travel the world and stay at holiday destinations for free as you wait for your connecting flight back home.
3) Free Time
Most airline pilots enjoy more than 200 days a year where they are not required to fly, so you will have a bunch of free time to keep up with social media...
2) Financial Benefits
Pilots are handsomely rewarded for their knowledge and skill, your annual income is similar to that of a Doctor and your working hours are less.
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1) Passion not a Job
You will be doing what you love and so you won't consider it work, few people have the opportunity to enjoy what they do for a living, but you will be living the dream, and there is no better reward than that.
I would like to be a hobby pilot and fly whenever and whenever I please, that's just a dream of mine.
I started with RC planes as a hobby as its was the closest thing to flying I was able to do, but you will find a way to make your dream come true.
1 is the reason i am back to flying, this is a passion as well as a job! my personal opinion is that the passion makes the job worth working, come check out my photography and aviation related posts as I am just starting up my fixed wing training and will be posting photography there as well as training tips for all pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
This year i got my bachelor degree and i'm thinking of becoming a pilote, Becoming an Attack aircraft pilote has always been my childhood dream. Wish me luck Guys XD
Good luck and congratulations on the degree.
I'd love to become a pilot when I was young but everything has changed when I got short-sightedness.
The same thing happened to me, but I just woke up one day and decided my life has to change, and now Im working hard to make that change.
I wish you all the best and good luck.
Nice, check out @flybendor
Thank you for the headsup, will check it out.
You fucking fly, in the sky, like a goddamn bird, hanging out the cockpit with your middle finger pointed at Heaven because you are a boss and every law of nature says you shouldn't be there, but you are.
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I'll take your word for it boss. Lol
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I agree with most points, but I have some constructive criticism I hope you don't mind.
Working as a pilot, it's well paid once you get to the majors, or first officer, or something like that. But no one should get into it for the money. Get into aviation because of your passion to fly, but not for the money Granted, a first office or captain will make decent money (specially the capt at 6 figures.) but you will have to wait some years. It's not easy to get into aviation. Too many regs, too many required hours, and then the mighty cost to get there for an initial low ROI.
A student making minimum wages wouldn't be able to afford training unless he/she lives with their parents.
I always tell enthusiasts to aviation to get started in sailplanes. It will get you into aviation at a far cheaper rate, but at least get you started in something.
That's my goal once I finish my training. I just want to get paid to fly - so that I can afford to fly! For a pilot in love with the sky, that's all that matters.
Good article however. You gained a new follower.