Motor6
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……..career change at 50 to pursue becoming a regional airline pilot. My wife is supportive so as crazy as it feels it is worth some research and thought. So, not sure yet if I'll just be prepping to start PPL with the goal of earning my IFR or whether something much bigger is lurking out in the future.
I considered the same move. I was approaching 50 and always felt like my first career should have been pilot. I got my private pilot a few years ago and after looking at the cost of taking it to the next level, the potential income of a regional pilot/CFI, and kids going to college soon, I decided to keep it as a hobby. I had another love that I incorporated into my first career, and I no longer enjoy that particular activity. I don’t want to do the same for flying. I had an airline pilot acquaintance tell me he feels like a glorified bus driver. I have had others tell me they love it every day. Take the leap, finish your private pilot, and then see what feels right.