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How to start flight attendant career with "DELTA" airlines? I have applied on-line Delta.com. Who ever went through, Please,describe every next step... Any advise is appreciated

What kind of degree is needed to work in the airline industry? I would really like to work for Delta Airlines. I am wondering what sort of majors would be best to obtain a career in the airline industry. I am considering communications, business, or French, and I was wondering what sort of jobs the airline industry has that uses those majors. Any information is welcome. Thanks! Also if you could add a ballpark salary estimate with any careers. But only if you have an idea. Thanks.

I am in high school and would like to become a commercial airline pilot for a career. How do I start? This is what I want to do with my life. Make flying commercial planes for airlne company's like Delta airlines my future for life. That's just an example though. Any airline company would work. I have wanted to do this for years. Well since I traveled to Canada by air for the first time. I fell in love with the idea of flying a plane for my whole life. Make a living from flying commercial jets. Can someone tell me a 16 year old what i need 2 do l8r on in life to successfully become a pilot?

Do you REALLY know what you want to do with your life? How do you really know what you want to do with your life or your career when you haven't been exposed to all things? For example, I didn't realize I'd enjoy being a pilot until I was 28 years old. I'm now a co-pilot for Delta Airlines. Previously, I was an Accountant.

What you think of this article and Summary it? Aug. 21--The Air Line Pilots Association on Monday asked the National Mediation Board for an election to decide if SkyWest Airlines pilots want to be represented by the nation's largest airline pilot union. ALPA decided to seek an election after receiving enough interest from SkyWest pilots in joining the union, ALPA said in a letter mailed to about 2,700 aviators. It isn't clear how many pilots have signed cards authorizing the union to request a collective bargaining vote. On Monday, ALPA spokesman Pete Janhunen refused to reveal the number because the union doesn't want to tip its hand to the company. Over the past year, ALPA has said it had obtained authorization cards from more than half of St. George-based SkyWest's pilots. But it declined to approach the mediation board until at least 70 percent had indicated their support for a vote. "We think we are going to win the election. ALPA doesn't play to lose. Our senior leadership and the [SkyWest pilots] organizing committee agree that the time is right to file the cards" with the mediation board, Janhunen said. SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow said the airline would not comment because it had not been informed by the union. In the past, the airline has said it is opposed to a pilots union. "We haven't been notified of anything of this nature, so I can't really speak to the topic," Snow said. SkyWest pilots are the largest nonunion group of commercial aviators in the country, according to ALPA. The rapidly growing regional airline flies passengers for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Midwest Airlines. It has hired about 2,000 workers this year, including hundreds of pilots, and has plans to hire more to keep up with growth. In the letter to pilots, ALPA said the mediation board will hold the election after it compares the authorization cards with company employment records to verify the showing of pilot interest in an election. The board also will put together a list of eligible voters. That should take 60 days. The board will then mail confidential telephone voting instructions to the pilots, who likely will have 30 days to cast their ballots. Janhunen said pilots will vote on two questions -- whether they want a union to represent them and whether that union should be ALPA. Simple majority votes are required, he said. ALPA hasn't detected widespread dissatisfaction with SkyWest, Janhunen said. Instead, SkyWest's rapid growth has made pilots feel uncertain about their jobs, he said. "Usually, in this kind of case, [pilots] realize they don't have an enforceable [labor] contract, they don't have an agreement that guarantees any aspect of their careers," he said. "There comes a point for pilots when scraps from the master's table are no longer a sufficient diet." The union's reluctance to pursue a vote until now may be based on past failures by pilots to affiliate with a union. An effort in 2004 failed when only a third of eligible pilots voted for an in-house association to act as their bargaining agent. An organizing drive by ALPA in 1999 also failed. In May, a federal judge barred SkyWest from interfering with organizing activities by the SkyWest Pilots ALPA Organizing Committee. The association won a restraining order blocking the airline from preventing pilots from posting and handing out literature and wearing ALPA insignia on pins while on duty.

ATP v. Delta Academy? So I have decided to go into one of them, but which? I know people say FBO is the way to go, but they do not provide some type of airline experience and both of these schools do, plus about 500 hours f/t and half is multi engine. I know its a long shot right now but they both "guarantee" interview with partner regionals or as is ATP's case they offer you a job with them. ATP is only 6 months, career airline pilot program with FO internship with gulfstream int'l air, and delta academy is almost 2 years and about 10 grand more expensive and they also offer a job and interviews. Which one should I choose? any suggestions or skeletons in the closets from the schools you wanna bring out? Thanks for the help!!

NWA & Delta merge domino effect? I watched a video saying if they merge, then lower-fare careers like Southwest will not be able to compete and will be forced to merge with other airlines etc etc. Eventually, there will be like 3 super mega careers and everything will fall apart, with airlines constantly competing, routes changing, ppl losing their jobs etc. WTF will this force other airlines to merge? And could this affect me in the future?

Commercial Airline Pilot? I am a High School student (Freshman) and I'm thinking about careers already. I really want to be an Airline Pilot, specifically for Delta Airlines. A requirement to be a pilot with Delta is that you graduate a 4 year degree granting program, but it doesn't specify what kind of degree. Do you have to have a degree in Aviation or can it be a degree in anything? I would love to major in Spanish, as I am in Spanish 2 and plan to take it throughout high school. After you graduate, how are you trained for flying commercial jets? Please help with these education question, but I also have some additional questions about the life of a pilot. What is the work week like for a commercial pilot? Do you fly every day? Do you come home everyday or do you sometimes have to spend the night in a different city on a layover? How many hours do you fly per day? What's the pay like? Do you get to pick your routes? Any input is valued, if you can answer any of these questions, please do. Thank you!

Please,help my dream become in truth...? How to start flight attendant career with "DELTA" airlines? I have applied on-line Delta.com. Who ever went through, Please,describe every next step... Any advise is appreciated

Thoughts on delta connections academy? I am getting ready to graduate high school and i want to become an airline pilot I already have a private pilot certificate so i know a decent amount of stuff. I found delta connections academy and was very interested in it right away. Money is no issue i just need to know if it is a good school to sign up for and get me on the right track on a good career?

question about my future? look, i'm about to enter high school, and over the years, ive really been looking at some careers that i think would be interesting. out of all these, i chose a pilot. preferably, i would like to fly for southwest or delta airlines. i want to know what path i should take from here. what are the basic requirements for a pilot? what classes should i take? what should i do when i have job shadowing? would the air force be a good step? when they give me a job interview in the future, what would they expect? i would appreciate a good answer with a lot of explanation. thank you

Which one do you think is a better career? 1) Airline pilot- For an airline like Delta or American. 2) Aerospace engineer- Work for NASA or Boeing. 3) Doctor- This can be a doctor or a Surgeon. I am in high school and as you can see the careers are different so I need to pick which path to go on. Thank you

Please help I'm confused, how do I become a pilot? I want to have a career as a comercial airline pilot for a major company for example: delta, american, british airways etc... - What major to take in univercity to become one? - What are the requirements to become one? - Could you tell me step by step what to complete (schools etc...)? - What to do after UW? - What can I do now (I'm 15)? What to do after university?

Pilots, What is the best way to get the ATP besides the USAF? I want to become a pilot someday for Delta when I finish high school, college and flight school. Before my career, I want to set out to travel so I can get to know several captains and first officers at Delta. Is having pilot friends at Delta Airlines the only best way to get hired at Delta? I want to travel so I can get to know sone Delta Airline pilots after high school during the summer. I plan to get through school, save alot during college, finish college, with a 4 yr bachelor degree in science. Im planning to get PPL, Instrument Rating, Multi Engine Rating, CPL, ATP, CFI, Work as a flight instructor, build 2,000 hours of multi engine time, and also build 1,500 hours of flight instructor time then see if I can join a regional airline let's say between 5 to 10 years to build turbofan time. Then after that I would consider a pilot job at delta. I'll also apply to any airline.

Finding a job with an Airline? Hello Everyone! I am 16, and I have always had an interest in aviation. Recently, I have been looking for a new job that will help me with my career (I plan to go to college to become a commercial pilot). My instructor suggested working with an airline, or at an airport. He said that he would work on getting some numbers for me to call. He hasen't gotten back to me yet. What makes it not easy, is being 16 no jobs are really listed on the airport. He said I would probably work with the "line service", refueling aircraft and such. Does anyone have any suggestions to get through to airlines. I am having a hard time finding a number to call about this. Airlines of interest: -Northwest Airlines/Delta (They are hubbed here in MN) -United Airlines -American Airlines Please only airlines that are availible in the Minneapolis Area of Minnesota. (MSP, etc)

My airline pilot career?? so heres my plan comments and opinions please im 19 right now working at burger king next year at 20 i will attend local community college for 2 years while working and saving money living with parents driving parents car etc at 22 i will hopefully attend an airline academy like delta connections or flight safety etc whats the best one for me?? i will also finish my 4 year degree while attending this at a local university.. does this sound good?? at 24 years old ready to apply for a regional?? i dont really care if i make it to the majors i just want to be an airline pilot..

I want help with being a pilot? Ok i was loading into the commercial pilot career. I want to fly for like delta, southwest, alaska, etc... I am a high-school student and was wondering what do they make from a few years outta school. What is a common salary? Also can i go and get a four yr degree at a college and right after go and FLY for a airline? Like i was thinking about the school uaa in alaska. Thanks for the help.

any professional PILOTS out there? career dilemma. HELP!? hi. ok now, my childhood dream was to become a pilot. not fighter planes, but just to get in the air. (american airlines, delta, etc. would be nice). i graduated high school but never went to college and i am now 23. i would love to try pursue that goal but, i would like to know what it specifically takes to become one (years of schooling, tests, etc.) and what are the chances of getting hired even after everything is done? someone once told me that there are too many pilots so it will be too hard to get hired for commercial airlines, while others tell me by the time i finish all my required schooling/tests, technology will be too advanced that they wont even need people to fly the planes because computers will end up doing all the flying. i never really got the chance to talk to any pilots about this and thought this might be my chance. please tell me pure facts and not a simple "go for your dreams" pep talk. and if u wouldnt mind, could i get your AIM or email so i can ask more?

In what field do you need a Bachelor's degree in to become an airline pilot? Im planning to finish high school in June 2014, spend 4 more years in college to get a bachelors degree in science, then join flight school to become an airline pilot for Delta. I have several questions about the pilot career. I don't want to go to Embry Riddle to become a pilot, I just want to go to a college one day that offers a bachelor's in science and physics. Do airlines hire pilots who have bachelor's degree in science/physics? Is it mandatory for them to have training done ONLY in a twin engine jet prior to them being hired by Delta? Will Delta hire pilots who only have 1,500 hours+ piston engine experience only? I'm planning to fly twin and 4 engine jets for Delta, Im planning to fly these planes at Delta one day: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200WL, Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 777-200ER and Airbus A330 when I gain enough experience. I'm just curious to know. I plan to save a ton of money once I turn 18 and work. I know I'm ahead of my time. I'm just planning my career. I know I have alot to go. I'm just planning it out so when I graduate high school hopefully in 2014 I go straight to college so that do it.

How do I become a pilot? (career transition)? I've always wanted to learn how to fly since I was a teenager. I only regret now that I didn't considered joining the Air Force or some Airline academy instead of college. I really want to try and take real steps towards pursuing a career as an airline pilot now before I get any older! I'm a 28. I have a degree in economics and I've been working in office environments till now. I have no flying experience or technical skills in aviation. I have no idea where to start. which is the best/shortest/least costly route? Should I consider joining the air force (aren't I over the age limit?) An Airline Academy? ATP? Delta connection? etc Should I apply to a college that offers a degree in aviation? IS there a country or specific flight school overseas that's more affordable?

Young professional with a dream but don't know what to do. HELP HELP? Hi ladies and gentlemen, I have a question that I would like the general public to answer or to give me some advice when it comes to career change. Ever since I was in high school, I always dreamed of traveling far away places. And also, I have a big love for the aviation industry. Yes after 9/11, things for this lovely industry went down, in terms of pays, benefits, and job security. None the less, this major infatuation with the Airlines industry is still burning inside of me and now that I have graduated high school some 5 years ago, I am still yearning for it. As of right now, I am employed at Humana in the sales department, I love it, love taking calls, love talking about medicare plan, and yes love the big commission check we do get and so on. Although I have not been working that long with Humana maybe 4 months going on 5. I love my team, my sup is a true honest leader and I love going to work every day. In terms of base pay, uhmm Humana is not bad compare to other Insurance companies. But I was reading int he news that Southwest Airlines, is about to start hiring flight attendants soon; and always heard that they are the best paid in the industry. I also heard about Allegiant Airlines as well, I did go to their open house passed the group interview but did not make it through the face to face one. But so far I heard they do pay better in comparison to the major Airlines like Delta AA and so so on. So can someone tell me what should I do, should I follow my heart and take on my long time wanted career or should I just stay with Humana and possibly work my way through the stressful but fun life of selling insurance plans to grandmas and grandpas across the nation. Or should I wait till I am done with college and let the economy get better before I make any drastic move in my career life. Looking forward to hear from Flight Attendant at Southwest, or all over the industry, economist, and current Employee of Humana who might be reading these questions. Big love to all, KLM

Is this a good career plan? I am a 15 year old boy living in dallas, texas. my ultimate goal is to become an airline pilot for the major airlines such as delta and southwest. i have made some research and found out that major airlines now prefer and might only hire pilots with a 4 year bachelor college degree. that degree however does not have to be related to aviation at all. So my plan is to get a degree in something that would give me another option for a career in case being a pilot doesn't work. my number 2 career option is a firefighter. I have fairly good grades so i plan on going to Oklahoma State University and get a 4 year bachelor degree in Fire protection and safety technology. i have searched and OSU has that program. After that or during my years in college which depends on my financial state, i will go to a flight school that is approved by the FAA and complete my flight training required. After i finish all my required training and hours i will get a job as a flight intstructor, then move to the regional airlines, then move to the major airlines. Another way is if i dont get hired as a pilot or i enjoy my 4 years in the fire program so much, then i will change my plans completly to a firefighter. Please tell me honestly if this is a good career plan and please dont tell me the military because i already eliminated that option because they require that you serve for 10 years now.

Airline pilot career: College Vs Flight academy? ok, so im a 17 year old highschool senior, time is running out and my dream carreer has always been to become a professional airline pilot. i've done some research and theres a couple of possible ways i could take to get there. i've narrowed my choices to attend a 4 year college or a flight school. the problem is that i need good advice on wich would be best for me. i've been looking arround and most academies (such as Delta connection flight academy) offer the training in arround or less than 24 months. vs a college wich will take 4 years and arround the same price but with a bachelor's degree in aviation science. so my question is, wich one will give me the best preparation, education and promise to get me hired with a respective airline faster? ps. if i decide to go trough a college, i am hoping to attend Bridgewater state college in MA. any additional info on that would be appreciated, thanks.

Airline pilot career??? Ive wanted to become an airline pilot since i was 3. I am 17 now going to start lessons my questions are would it be better to wait and get my flight training while in college ?? what college should i go to (north dakota,ASU,embry riddle??) i want to save money tho and get more flight experience. Or would it be better to go to delta connection acedemy and get training there or gulfstream ,flight safty atp etc.. I am turning 18 in DEC> gradutating high school in 2010.. or would it be best for me now to go to the cessna pilot center and get my private pilots atleast??? well thanks

What is the best route to become a commercial pilot after college? First off I wanted to say i'm a senior biology major at a private university in Washington state. I have recently decided to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot. I want to know what is the fastest route to get into an airline such as delta and start climbing the ladder to become a 747 captain. I understand that there are 2 routes to get a pilots license, USAF Training or expensive private training. USAF Route: I do not wish to have a long career in the military if thats the route I choose but would enjoy serving for no more than 4 years. 1) how long does it take to get a pilots license and log 1200+ hours flying in a commercial jet type plane from basic training to officers school through flight school? 2) what sort of difficulties might I encounter as student with mediocre grade who wears glasses? Private route: I understand that this route s very expensive. 1) How much money about would it take to log 1200 hours in a 747 like plane and get a FAA pilots license? 2) how long would it take to accomplish the logged hours and obtain the license.

FLIGHT ATTENDANTS HELP: Pain when flying, should I pursue another career? I've recently graduated from a four year university, and now I'm struggling to find full-time employment...let alone a career I would enjoy doing. I recently been toying with the idea of being a flight attendent. A regional airline for Delta Connection will be hosting a open house within the next few days. I honestly just know I would love flying. I have no fears about frequently traveling. I have no children, and I'm single...so I am willing to put in the long hours and dedication it takes to get my foot in the door and get some seniority under my belt. There's just ONE major problem: I experience serious ear pain when flying occasionally. As a child I suffered from chronic ear infections and had to get tubes surgically inserted to reduce infection. The tubes are now long gone, and I haven't had an infection in years. However, when I fly I can absolutely feel pressure. Sometimes there's pain, and almost all the time I experience some hearing loss due to air pressure. This almost always occurs during decedent. It takes a lot out of me to maintain composure, but I'm getting better. I've never let this complication stop me from traveling. I've traveled to many of the states and abroad to Europe. So my questions are: Is there any frequent traveler tips to reduce this? (PLEASE don't respond with just yawn, chew gum, swallow, suck candy: again, I have traveled a lot and those tips for the most part don't work) Should I just pursue another career? Is there any way to train myself to relieve the pressure? Any success stories...flight crew with similar issues that have been able to overcome them? I really appreciate any opinions/advice!!!

aircraft flown by commercial pilots? Do commercial pilots choose the type of aircraft they want to fly? or are they designated to a specific aircraft by the airline company? and also...do they fly the same aircraft their whole career? say a commercial pilot flies a boeing 777 when he starts workin for delta, is that what he'll fly till retirement or he could fly a boeing 777 and then a 747? thanks.

Airport Job? I am trying to start my career in the Airline business in Atlanta, GA. I have a little more than a year of experience in customer service with great recomendations. I am only 19 so i can't apply for flight attendant which i am wanting but i think if i start somewhere in the airline business it will be easier to get that job later down the road. I have an interview in a few days for delta as baggage but im sort of a small guy and not sure that they will hire me due to the weight. Any suggestions? I'm 100% still going to go through with the interview just to get a foot in the door somewhere.

Flight School?? ATP/DCA/etc.--open to suggestions!! Please Help!? Hi. I am doing my bachelor's degree right now at Embry Riddle worldwide. I might go for my masters there, too, if that would help out my career..but my campus in Dayton, OH doesnt offer flight training, so im doing my private's at a local FBO. I will be done with my degree way before my certifications/flight time needed. I need to get all of my certifications done with and build my flight time. I want a good job in the airlines, though, so i need a place that gets respect so i wont be stuck in the regionals all my life. I have the good degree from embry, i just need some good, intense flight training. Delta Connection Academy is located close to my home, but ive heard horrible things from them. I would be willing to take a 1 to 1 1/2 yrs off school (or after school) to get all of my flight training/time..We dont have alot of FBO's around here that could give me the ratings..im open to suggestions!! I was looking towards ATP, but wanna hear from some people in the business!

flight attendant career? I am a young lady and my dream is nothing more than to become a flight attendant for the rest of my life. Its my dream job. Most people want to become a flight attendent because they like to travel. I do enjoy traveling but I really want to become a flight attendant because i like helping people. Being at an airport, on an airplane, meeting new people is an adventure to me. But im having trouble finding an opening. I tried applying for Delta but they are only hiring japanese speaking flight attendants at the moment. I am not specific on the airline, i would just like to get my foot in the door. I only want advice if you have been a flight attendant or currently are in that career. Ive gotten enough information online, people that think they know about the industry, and its become tedious listening to people give me advice who have never, themselves, done the job. I want concrete facts about the pay, or ways to get the job. the questions i have are: whos hiring? how do i go about applying? do airlines only hire in "bulk"? what is the minimum hourly pay i can expect? please help. I greatly appreciate it. :)

What does building turbine time mean? What does turbine time mean and how can I build turbine time? I want to become an airline pilot for Delta one day . I am very dedicated to my studies. Also I looked up this and I dont have a clear understanding of this: FAA Requirements FAA commercial fixed-wing pilot license with an instrument rating Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate Passing score on FAA ATP written exam preferred Flight Time Requirements Minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recency, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours. Other Postgraduate education will be given favorable consideration. Does Delta hires pilots who have some 3,500 hours of turboprop and turbine time? I want to build alot of flight time one day a few years after starting flight training. I also want to build turbine time by flying for a charter airline and working as a flight instructor. Is it necessary for a flight instructor to have a valid school teacher license? Is it optional? Because I only want to get SPL, PPL, CPL, Instrument rating and Multi engine rating, ATP, and CFI Licenses plus more than 1,500 hours of flight time. I am 14 and these are my plans for what I want to do when I start the career. I want to start after finishing school, and college. And then go to flight school perhaps in my 3rd or 4th year of college. I also want to get to know airline pilots whenever I travel to help me build turbine time while I start my career after finishing high school and college.

Is it really possible for me if i apply myself to it? I am 18 and I want to start my career in business. I want to do Chartered Accountancy from Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Its a 6 year course. And is very hard. 3 years of basic study and exams and then 3 years of training in audit firm. After that, I want to do Chartered Financial Analyst or CFA. Its an american charter. Its also very hard. It takes 18 months to pass the 4 levels of exams in first attempt. And then 4 years of work experience to earn the charter. Well after that, I'll do CPA and then get a job and do the job for 4 years. Then after experience, I would like to open an audit firm and then eventually own Toyota and Lexus companies. And probably an airline company like Delta. You know I think big. But sometimes confusion gets me that if i really will be able to accomplish my goals. I just want to ask, can i do it all if i apply myself to it?

If I compare between Australian & American Flight schools,Which 1 is more reliable,less costly and affordable? I am a Bangladeshi citizen and searching for a reliable,less costly,reputed and affordable flight school.There are some flight school in USA & Australia I choose for my professional piloting training Like Phonex east,Air aviation academy,Delta connection acdemy,Epic aviation academy,Basair academy in Australia,TVSA pilot training school,Flight training Australia,Australian National airline college,Australian wings academy.But I am confused which school should i consider the best and cheepest for the aviation career.Is commercial flight training with multi engine command instrument rating is good enough for getting job in Airlines?And how much should it take cost?

Best Way to Become and Airline Pilot? It's been my dream since I was a little kid living behind our international airport, but I'm not really sure where to begin. I want to get my training alongside a degree, to maximize my chances of employment with a good airline. I've looked into schools like Delta Connection Academy, but many of them seem outrageously expensive, and I've seen nothing but very negative reviews regarding them. Are there any quality, reputable schools out there that will prepare me for this career path? As an added note, I'm not worried about cost. I have a GI Bill and am eligible for several scholarships.

commercial airline pilot school? ok im looking for a pilot school that would be close to where i live (maybe 20 miles south of atlanta) and a school that has "career placement programs" i wan to fly for delta or something like that so im not looking for some hole in the wall..anyone know of any schools?

Any certified pilots in the house? Hi, and thanks for reading. I'm beginning to freak out slightly and guess I'm really just looking for some words of encouragement, friendly advice, comfort, blunt trauma to the skull, etc., to help alleviate some concerns. I'm very close to making a final decision that will move my family to a completely new state (Florida), away from all of our friends and family, where I plan to train at the Delta Connection Academy in order to get my COMM (Commercial Pilot Certificate) and eventually ATP (Arline Transport Pilot) certificate. I've flown as a passenger (occasionally from the copilot's seat) in all sorts of airplanes for most of my life, but I have very little experience flying them and no certifications to my name yet. Hence the apprehension at the prospect of going $60,000-$90,000 in debt to pay for the education and training to do this sort of thing. I was hoping some pilots might feel like chiming in with their experiences with training, as professional pilots, and so on. I'd really like to hear how well you feel you've been compensated in the past for any and all professional jobs worked as a pilot. Regardless of whether it was as a certified flight instructor or as a commercial/corporate/regional/"insert title here" professional pilot. If you've been paid for flying and gone through the ropes of training, I would love to hear your input about the training experience, and especially whether or not you feel your career as a pilot was worth the sometimes daunting expense of training. Even if you aren't certified to fly for compensation but are a trained private pilot I'd like to hear your opinions on the investment you've made. All positive? Any regrets? I'm looking at spending roughly $90k for my two-year training if I choose Delta, and they're currently at the top of my list. They do guarantee interviews upon graduation, so I'm not worried about finding a job... but I know the airline and general aviation industries have probably taken a hit in the recent economy and I'm wondering what the long-term outlook is like for pilots. Also, I've already taken the "discovery flights" and it has been a lifelong dream of mine to become a pilot, so I'm going to pursue it regardless of any negative feedback. I'm just trying to familiarize myself with some of the pitfalls I might be facing in the future. Sorry for the lengthy "question" and thanks for any time you might still have available to spend answering. :) Thanks guys for the feedback. I think I needed that to bring me back down to earth. (Pardon the lousy pun.) I am definitely weighing all my options carefully, but admit that I've probably been a bit too optimistic. I knew the airline industry had taken a hit but I was also led to believe the same rumors about current pilots nearing retirement age, drop of oil prices, etc. My wife makes a decent enough salary to support our family for as long as necessary, granted that she's able to find employment in same field she's currently in while in Florida. I was told by a DCA rep that many of their students work as flight instructors for a most of the second year (making roughly $25k annually), and that they also guarantee interviews after all is said and done. My personal credit is good and has so far been able to afford me two loan sources that offer 100% financing if I need it. This is why I really wanted to get a realistic idea of the work benefits compared to the training expenses. A good Sunday school friend of mine, who's a flies for a corporation, was actually the one who talked me into my first discovery flight. He's mentioned the economic problems, wage cuts, and so on, but still urged me to pursue some sort of training... though not necessarily though the DCA. I'll pick his brain some more when I talk to him again, see if he thinks he may be able to get me on with his company after I have the necessary hours, and that sort of thing. Thanks again for the words of caution. I wasn't quite ready to sell my house yet, but I was really considering finalizing things by as January. I'll keep checking out what my options are, though I've pretty much got my heart set on aviation one way or another. I'm 27, been working since high school, but have yet to find anything I'd consider a career. I enjoy everything I know about flying, so I'm still really hopeful that will be what I settle on. Take care.

Questions for Commercial Air Pilots? I am a musician, and I plan on going to college to major in composition and performance, but I've also always wanted to be a commercial pilot. I am a 4th generation pilot (but also like a 10th generation musician, just one of the first to (want) to be professional) and have my soloing license, but I have a few questions for those of you who are flying in the big airliners, like UPS, Southwest, Delta, etc. -How do you pass the time? My old neighbour was the type of pilot that would fly from anchorage to Dubai, and I'm wondering what you do all those long hours with nobody but your co-pilot -How much time does it take? My grandpa is a certified instructor and has agreed to get me up to my commercial license for free, as long as I pay for gas. If I do decide to take this career choice (at least until my music takes off) I'll probably move in with them after college, but I'd still like to know about the time frame. -Once you have your license, how long does it take to become an actual pilot in an airline? All I really know about the process is that you have to be a co-pilot for a little. Thank you so much for your time! Mathieu I would also just like to add that I do have a flight simulator-- FlightGear, and soon I hope to join a Virtual Airline just to get the experience.

Is Aircraft Mechanic a Good Career to get into? 8. Airline Employees. The number of pilots, stewards, and ground crew workers is shrinking as consolidation and the recession have hurt the industry badly. Mergers in the last two years, between Delta and Northwest and United’s merger with Continental, have decreased the number of large carriers in the US by half. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that the number of airline employees in the US has fallen by 25% since 2001. And the latest merger firings have not yet been announced. Jobs for pilots and flight engineers fell by 30.4% in the third quarter of 2009 to 96,000 from 138,000 jobs in 2008, according to the BLS. Read more: The Ten American Industries Which Will Never Recover - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2010/09/07/the-ten-american-industries-which-will-never-recover/3/#ixzz0zV7TpPET And the latest merger firings have not yet been announced. "Hey there,if a licensed aircraft mechanic you dont have to worry.sure weill get a job" But will it be worth it? It's a downward spiral, as this information shows. No hope in sight.