Recent content by Jake17R

So it seems like I will continue through the program I have already begun (Communications and Marketing) as that is where my career experience is also, and bust ass the FBO to acquire ratings one by one. I like the idea of that more than going waist deep in debt. This way I will limit it to...

I will be sure not to get ahead of myself and enjoy the journey. If im flying whether I am a newbie learning, teaching, or flying for cash, I know i will be having the time of my life, especially remembering to grill with a beer at the end of the day with the guys/gals. Will say, this forum's...

You inspire me! I'm thinking this is the route to take, as im already far into my degree, almost done with the AA in marketing, and am interested in coming back to the field if it all indeed goes south. But I can really see being a career aviator, and it's what I know I want for/from myself.

And I thank you for the information. seems like a risky business to enter, but it is my first love and to this day one of the only jobs I get this excited about. Trying to go in as level headed as possible, it would be easy to get ahead of myself and let excitement shadow logic.

Being impacted by debt for the first part of my career and figuring it oit doesn't frighten me, and I don't mind budgeting, it's what I already do. What does, however, frighten me is losing a medical or the industry heading south and not having a backup plan.

Lot of wisdom here, and maybe I'm dumb, but I've been going the marketing route the last three years and in fact am almost in a decent position at the radio station company I work at, but I really would like a career in aviation. I could go that route as far as a degree, and I may end up...

I'm not exactly worried about being well off, but want to know if if I decide To go a few bucks in debt, if I will be able to feed myself. Going to try and find the most cost efficient way so I'm prepared for change.

Ok this is true. If I get my first class medical now, and cut out extreme activities like I already have (skateboarding, mountain biking) what are the odds I lose it? I'm quite healthy.

Ok, I understand. Does it hinder my chances or knowledge as a pilot not receiving the related aviation degree if I can tough out school for my original and backup career path which is marketing and sales while I get through my ratings?

Do you have experience paying down a debt, or coming out debt free? Besides the obvious monthly check slicing, what are the downsides to having a heap of debt and getting there faster? Is it true or a fallacy that I could be making decent salary at a regional or something at the majors 5...

Thank you guys so much for the input. Appreciate it more than I can express.

Structured state school aviation program.. You wouldn't suggest a local FBO and concurrent enrollment at a state school for a seperate degree?

Money is definitely an issue, but I want to take the most logical path to professional piloting, even if that means roughing it under a massive student debt until I get a bump in salary at the beginning.

Good advice, upgrading my 3rd class exam i Have scheduled.

Exactly. In fact i am one class away from my AA in communications which I was to complete this fall, and still probably will regardless of whether I need to start a new major to better fit my future. My goal is to get to the regionals quickly, but efficiently, I dont exactly mind which degree...