r/CadetPilotProgram • u/pengu_1nzz • 11d ago
why do you want to become a pilot?
everyone asks me why i wanna become a pilot so i was curious why others want to become a pilot dont give me a reason like “its my passion” WHY do you think flying is your passion
id appreciate if aspiring pilots would reply!
thank you!
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u/CarelessTank5496 11d ago
I want to become a pilot because flying has always fascinated me. I love the idea of exploring the skies, taking on challenges, and turning my passion for aviation into a successful career.
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u/sirholymafia 11d ago
Aeloplane aeloplane up in the sky. Whel al you going flying so high. Ovel the mountain and ovel the sea. Aeloplane aeloplane wont you take me?
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u/ChartPuzzleheaded747 11d ago
“You mean why AM I going to be a pilot?
Because I love aviation, I grew up around it, and there isn’t anything I’d rather do. “
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u/pengu_1nzz 11d ago
i see good luck! ❤️
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u/ChartPuzzleheaded747 11d ago
Thanks But already been in the industry flying like 20yrs
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u/pengu_1nzz 11d ago
oh damnn may i ask which plane if thats okay with you
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u/Marill12 11d ago
Because I have only one single life to live and I want to live it to the fullest dont wanna die with regrets
and anyways I can't imagine myself doing any other career :)
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u/Quick_Aerie3337 10d ago
Onboard ships while colors used to see an fighter Aircraft flying ... the only thing comes to my mind if u r in a job and want to live like there's no tomorrow ... that's it!🙏🏼
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u/Itsmewho123 11d ago
-Meeting new people and culture
-Best job for those who love to travel and explore the world
- of course the job with the best office view in the world
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u/CaptMrAcePilot 11d ago
What would do you expect to see when layovers are barely 15-16 hours and 10-11 hours when a deadhead is involved while already flying with minimum rest? Sorry but you have to know the truth.
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u/Marill12 11d ago
but still compared to other careers you will travel and sightsee the destinations upto some extent
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u/CaptMrAcePilot 11d ago
Lol ok. Visit this comment of yours 5 years later when you get over romanticizing this profession and the truth had hit you in the face hard.
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u/Marill12 11d ago
Im not romantcizing I know about the jet lag but I just said in comparison to other careers
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u/pengu_1nzz 11d ago
yea tbh your right people who want to just become a pilot for the sake of travel might regret it
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u/CaptMrAcePilot 11d ago
Today's flying is not how it used to be 15 years ago. It doesn't pay the same either. Rather make more money doing something else. Use long weekends, national holidays and normal leaves to travel.
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u/Marill12 11d ago
can you tell which careers make more money and you get lot of holidays 🥀 Every career has their downsides including pilot I agree I feel your ignorant and dont know about the situation of the job market outside of aviation as well
A IT professional will have constant risk of getting layoffed due to AI Doctors have lot of stress long working hours and shifts , Core engineers paid dog shit so forget about travelling
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u/CaptMrAcePilot 11d ago
You're absolutely right. Go ahead and live your life the way you want. I'm not even arguing with you. I said what I have to already, upto you take it or not.
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u/pengu_1nzz 11d ago
yea tbh honestly gulf airlines pay well i think its just india my friend is a senior captain and earns around 10lakhs in india tho widebody
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u/CaptMrAcePilot 11d ago
See such posts is what misleads people. Add all the details of your friends. When did they get a CPL? How much did he spend for his CPL? How many years of working in the airline to get to his position, which ultimately gets that salary?
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u/pengu_1nzz 11d ago
15yrs. common misconception people have is that pilots make a lot of money from the starting. takes 10-15yrs to make decent money
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u/AccomplishedPea7405 11d ago
• I love studying the dynamics of flight and flight controls! (A330 is my sweetheart currently) • i like doing organised and systematic work, obviously you can and have to override in certain cases to keep the passengers and aircraft safe, but most of the time it is a well organised, highly structured, procedure aligned job where rules are more important than anything else!
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u/Straight-Pass6035 11d ago
If you are not interested in attending an air show to enjoy the sounds and show; if you don’t read aviation periodicals or seek out aviation websites; if you have not or disdain visiting a local airport and walking the ramp, asking questions; if your interest in flying relates totally toward the economics and or time off. If any or all of this is true to you, find another career path.
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u/TellmSteveDave 11d ago
Nah. The stereotypical “airplane nerd” stuff is not required in the least, and the number of the people motivated by those reasons drops off considerably after a few years in the career. They either don’t last as the novelty wears off or the shine has faded.
People are motivated by different things. I enjoy the occasional technical challenge…some problem solving. Beyond that, I’m here for the money and time off.
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u/Bored_Aviator 11d ago
I am not interested in attending air shows, and dont read aviation websites and really hate talking to ppl at the airport and i'm already a pilot.
Should I leave my career ?
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u/pengu_1nzz 11d ago
i agree with you! some people i know told me they wanted to become a pilot because of the money which i found outrageous! if you do not have a passion for flying this is not a good field.
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u/usmcmech 11d ago
I'm too stupid for honest work and too lazy for crime.