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One reason for this is that there's a mandatory retirement from airline flying at age 60. With thousands of pilots from the Viet Nam-era and post deregulation hitting that age, opportunities for future pilots look promising. But the majors are not the only place to fly for a living. Today, airlines are shifting more service to smaller aircraft, requiring more pilots, despite recent schedule cuts. Smaller planes that carry 50 passengers, or one-sixth of the 300-seat airliners, will obviously require six times as many pilots to carry the same number of people. Such “regional jets” are increasingly used by commuter and regional carriers and offer attractive jet jobs earlier in a pilot's career. Don't forget about charter and air taxi, either. Many travelers prefer charter flights because they offer greater control and flexibility in travel arrangements. Demand for these services boomed after 9/11, reports AIR Inc., and caused a shortage in some markets. So, it seems that the future for aspiring pilots is considerably rosier than it originally seemed, with Aviation Careers Magazine predicting a full recovery in the next year or two. If you’re thinking about a career in the cockpit, there's no time like the present. If you are 12 to 16 years of age, contact your local Civil
Air Patrol to become involved. If you are 14 to 16 years of age, consider getting your
Private Pilot in Gliders. The cost is lower and when you are
ready to get your Airplane Pilot's certificate, you already have most
of the work done. If you are 16 years of age or older, see Eight Steps to an Airline Career for advice getting started. Your Thoughts... |
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