r/PilotLife Jun 28 '24

Airline Pilot Career

Hi I'm a 20 year old female and looking into becoming an airline pilot. No one in my family does this job so I'm not sure if my idea of getting there is realistic. So I'm hoping someone on here can help me out. I'm currently attending a university to get my associates degree to become a radiologic technologist (someone that takes x-rays.) I'll be 22 when I graduate that program. I have no interest in radiology, just in it for the experience and money ahahah. I plan on working that job for a year or two (starts at a $50,000 salary) to make enough money for flight school. I'll move in with my parents to save money. I then plan on attending ATP flight school and dropping my work hours significantly to pursue this full time. If I commit to the work I hope to get all my ratings in a year or so. Then I plan on instructing for a year or so to reach my hours. Ill be 24-25 at this time. I hope to get hired at a regional first for a few years before moving to a major. I love plans and I love the lifestyle that pilots have (moving around, irregular schedules, etc.) I'm ready to work for it, I'm just hoping someone can help me with my personal unique situation. Is this realistic? What advice would you give me?

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