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Expert: - 9/20/2006


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i am doing a senior project in my school and my topic is on becoming a pilot. I just wanted to know what are some of the issues or problems in becoming one?

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The most prevelant 'problem' or issue with becoming a pilot is quite simply the prohibitive cost of training.

A pure lack of money or ability to get a loan for the cost of flight training is usually the primary reason one does not pursue becoming a pilot.

On average, it costs about $60,000 for a pilot on the career track. On the low end close to $40,000 and on the upper end as much as $90,000 depending on how you go about it or if you are  getting your training where you get your bachelors degree.

This cost coupled with the low pay that pilots get during their first 5-8 years in the business (not to mention the pay is not what it once was in decades past) is a real detourant for those who may consider the career path.

See these resources-
http://www.jetcareers.com
http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/FAQ.html

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I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****

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Airline captain with 15 years past experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot and majored in Aviation Science


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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation

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