There's a lot of unknowns for me in this and before I start to look further at this as even a possibility I'd love to hear from people who have experience in this.
Currently have about 400Hrs IFR rated private pilot. Mostly 182's, Saratogas, DA40's etc.
Thinking of leaving a fairly successful career in the entertainment industry to fly for a bunch of reasons, personal, not much free time, more time for wife to work on her career, family etc. It would most likely be a pay downgrade I'm sure and I'm ok with that. I'm mid/late 30's Don't need the transition to be instant can be built up/worked towards over a couple years as my current job can be somewhat flexible.
Goal would be a 121 job for a Major. Fine with 135, don't want to do the CFI route. Need to be near a major hub etc, can't go to Asia or Africa or something like that (got a family).
Initial thoughts were buying a fairly economical twin, and just flying a bunch of XC time all over the US. 400-500 hrs over the next year or so. I'm in a position I can afford to do that, and would be easier to fly on my own schedule rather than do a program to allow me to continue to work at my current job.
I don't have a Bachelors, however I have an almost finished BA from years ago that could be completed fairly easily if needed. Sounds like it's a requirement for ATP/majors?
Looks like the RAW time needed for ATP is 1500 since I wouldn't have come through a "approved school" etc. So I'm looking at ATP in 2-3 years or so.
I'm thinking maybe fly the **** out of a twin, get like 400 hours... Then get some part time 135 charter/cargo work, to get to the magic 1500hrs.
Anyone else perused this route? ;-)
TIA
Currently have about 400Hrs IFR rated private pilot. Mostly 182's, Saratogas, DA40's etc.
Thinking of leaving a fairly successful career in the entertainment industry to fly for a bunch of reasons, personal, not much free time, more time for wife to work on her career, family etc. It would most likely be a pay downgrade I'm sure and I'm ok with that. I'm mid/late 30's Don't need the transition to be instant can be built up/worked towards over a couple years as my current job can be somewhat flexible.
Goal would be a 121 job for a Major. Fine with 135, don't want to do the CFI route. Need to be near a major hub etc, can't go to Asia or Africa or something like that (got a family).
Initial thoughts were buying a fairly economical twin, and just flying a bunch of XC time all over the US. 400-500 hrs over the next year or so. I'm in a position I can afford to do that, and would be easier to fly on my own schedule rather than do a program to allow me to continue to work at my current job.
I don't have a Bachelors, however I have an almost finished BA from years ago that could be completed fairly easily if needed. Sounds like it's a requirement for ATP/majors?
Looks like the RAW time needed for ATP is 1500 since I wouldn't have come through a "approved school" etc. So I'm looking at ATP in 2-3 years or so.
I'm thinking maybe fly the **** out of a twin, get like 400 hours... Then get some part time 135 charter/cargo work, to get to the magic 1500hrs.
Anyone else perused this route? ;-)
TIA