I really want flying lessons. Im 15 and cant find a job ANYWHERE. The lesson package costs about £3650 so should i ask for it for all my Christmases and birthdays as one big combo present?
I dont want to be a pilot, i want to be a paramedic but i am going for a trial lesson soon to see if i like it. If i do ill ask for one big combo gift!
#1 by Learning Pilot on April 18th, 2011
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Go for an introductory flight, and see if you really like it.
Being a Pilot and not loving it makes it a very boring job a lot of the time.
And if you do like it, go for it, reach for the skies.
#2 by MrAUDU on April 18th, 2011
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I am curious about why your are looking for a job at 15. Flight school is extremely expensive, the forecast for employment is dismal and a private pilot’s license is worthless if you are planning to earn money with it. You are very young to be making these kinds of decisions alone. Get some sound advice, go to the airport and talk to a flight instructor. Under no circumstances should you consult with a “flight school”. Beware of the flight school hype. This is an elaborate process to separate you and your parents from a lot of money. There are almost no seats available now and those that are open are being primarily filled by former military pilots. The least qualified of which have more hours and infinitely better training than you could ever obtain in those pseudo-aviation colleges. Probably you do not have a ton of cash to squander, so invest your time and effort in training for an occupation that will put food on the table.