Best route ?

[Unclecitationv]

Hey I’m from the Caribbean and I want to become a pilot. I’m trying to decide the best path.





Should I try to go through the military, or go straight to flight school?





I want to know:




Which path is more realistic for someone outside the US

Which one is faster

Which one gives better long-term opportunities







Also, if anyone here started from the Caribbean or a similar place, I’d really appreciate your advice.





Thanks in advance.

 

[Dana]

As always, the answer is, "it depends."

Recreational or pro pilot? Fixed wing or chopper? Which Caribbean country? How much money ya got?
There's a reason a lot of people travel to the US for flight training.

 

[EvilEagle]

The military route has many more prerequisites (other than the Army) you have to be a citizen and an officer first before going to flight school. Lots of options for civilian training.