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At least once a week I am asked by a flight attendant how they can become an airline pilot. To help understand the journey from Flight Attendant to Airline Pilot I have joining me Jim, a flight attendant with a legacy airline. Jim’s journey is unique and exciting. We also discuss the qualifications and lifestyle of a flight attendant.
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We Discuss:
- What it is like to be a flight attendant for a legacy carrier.
- Qualifications to be a flight attendant.
- Flight Attendant Pay and benefits.
- As Per the BLS Median Pay was $44,860 in May 2015
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Flight Attendant Pay And Benefits
- Journey to the cockpit.
- Why transition to pilot now?
- How vision standards have changed to allow many into the cockpit.
- Accelerated flight training benefits and challenges.
- Per BLS median pay for airline and commercial pilots was $102,520 in May 2015.
- Timing starting flight school if intending to continue working as flight attendant.
- What to look for in a flight school.
- Will I have to go to a regional?
- If not, how will I accumulate the hours needed?
- Who do I want to work for and why?
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Terrific podcast as always Carl! I was greatly inspired by Jim and he will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to whichever airline he gets hired with (on the pilot side).
Speaking of “moving forward today…” I’m heading out to go practice for my commercial-single checkride. After that, I’m super excited to jump in the right seat for CFI! Ultimately, I do want to make the career jump to airline pilot. People probably think we’re kinda nuts because my wife is in nursing school and we have 7 kiddos (3 of whom are 4yrs and under)! Can’t say that every day is “done well” but we’re making it happen!
Thanks Joe,
I am excited you are moving one step closer towards your career goal! We will have Jim on again for updates.
You sure are busy and have your hands full but I know you will succeed!
Fly Safe!
Carl.