RDM 1 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Fly47 If you are still on the site .... may I give you this. Having instructed abintio students and alot of sim time with older pilots learning new skills. You may find it somewhat challenging. It will depend alot on your background. Individuals at your age are normally much more focused and attentive. Obtaining the license will not be to difficult, again depending on your background. Finding the first job and keeping it though will be somewhat difficult. Why, well you are more mature and seasoned and will find it difficult to put up with the possible BS you may encounter. I wish you well in your endeavor. It is a great industry. Yes, there are critics but do not be swayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 And we know how much BS there is around here Ronnie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyguy123 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 7/14/2017 at 1:12 PM, Wizard said: I have seen a couple guys in their 40's get a start and make a career out of it. Keep in mind that past life experience isn't going to put you above sweeping floors and cleaning bathrooms just like everyone else! Best of luck and enjoy it! I dont understand this. Who in there right mind would spend 70-80k to come out with a license only to clean a bathroom? Can't you hire a maintenance person for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Flyguy123 said: I dont understand this. Who in there right mind would spend 70-80k to come out with a license only to clean a bathroom? Can't you hire a maintenance person for that? Hahaha! You're new. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyguy123 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, shakey said: Hahaha! You're new. Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8008S Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Because why hire a maintenance person when you can get away with paying a low timer less.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyguy123 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, goober said: Because why hire a maintenance person when you can get away with paying a low timer less.. How much an hour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8008S Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 It varies, depending on what operator you get on with. Expect mcdonald's wage for a few seasons until you can make the company money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Helix Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 11 hours ago, goober said: It varies, depending on what operator you get on with. Expect mcdonald's wage for a few seasons until you can make the company money. Naw, McDonald's abides by labour codes. When you factor in mandatory OT/on-call, days off that aren't a sure thing, count on making well below minimum wage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 13 hours ago, Flyguy123 said: How much an hour? Back when I was on the ground I made $12/hr (10 years ago). I worked my butt off but for a great group of guys who went through the same type of thing when they were low time/apprentices. What was more important to me than money was the opportunity, I could pay my bills and feed myself and I knew if I kept my head down I wasn't going to be on the ground for forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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