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FSPilot747 From United States of America, joined Oct 1999, 3599 posts, RR: 16
Posted (11 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 5233 times:

Hi,

As far as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a commercial pilot. I am now training for my private pilots license, but I am not sure if I would fit in the lifestyle of a pilot. This topic is intended for commercial pilots. What is it like to be a commercial pilot? Do you ever get sick of your job? I have heard that it is near impossible for many pilots to get married and have a family. Is this all true? What is it really like? Do pilots love their job?

Sorry for the overwhelming amount of questions Smile .

regards
-FSPilot747

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Iainhol From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 1, posted (11 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 5194 times:

Go to Jetcareers.com There are sections about: schedules, life style, layovers, significant other, ect.
You will find it very helpful!
Iain

Me From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 220 posts, RR: 2
Reply 2, posted (11 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 5178 times:

It is possible to have a family and be an airline pilot. However the divorce rate is VERY high. (some guys just can't keep their hands off the Flight Attendants).

You will spend alot of time in hotels (12 days this month).

I love my job, as do most, but you would never know that by listening to us talk. Pilots complain more than anyone.

I don't get sick of my job, but it can be boring at times. The days can be long, 14-15 hours a day on duty are possible (16hrs max). With senority comes days off, 16-18 a month are possible.

Recurrent training (ground school and simulator) keeps us proficient.

My wife tells me "you don't have a job, you have a hobby that pays well".

Ngr From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 176 posts, RR: 0
Reply 3, posted (11 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 5168 times:

I have also wanted to be an airline pilot my whole life. I have a few questions for airline pilots out there.

1) What is the best way to get into a major airline (Delta, USAir, Southwest, etc.)--Military, etc.

2) What classes do you need to take in school?

3) What are the steps to becomming a captain and how many years does it take?

and finally) What is the average yearly wage of an airline pilot?

Sorry to bog you down in questions. Thanks in advance for answering them!
-NGR

DE727UPS From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 814 posts, RR: 17
Reply 4, posted (11 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 5127 times:

I would suggest checking out www.jetcareers.com......it will answer many of your questions. I'd be happy to take the time to answer any questions you have left after you have spent some time there. The guy who runs that site is a Delta pilot and it's a great place for wannabes to do some research.

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