how its the best way to become a pilot? From Puerto Rico (average, degree)

[xfxzone]

duty to the circumtances of the economy, i want to know, wich way its the best practice to become a professional pilot? I would like to become an instructor or Regional Career Pilot.

If someone here passed the same that me, that can advise me, i will be very gratefully. Thanks

Happy new year 2008!

[Fnix]

Have parents pay your way through Com-Air academy. If you dont have rich parents then you can attend a community college with financial aid and work retail for the rest of your life.

/flame on

[missyM]

The pilots in my family learned in the military. An uncle was in the Navy, a cousin in the Air Force. My uncle flew small craft all his adult life, and also taught. My cousin flew Hercs in AF and now flies 7-something-7s for United.

[Lillietta]

I think the U of North Dakota is known for its flying school; there is another in Florida but can't remember which university.

[Fnix]

Originally Posted by Lillietta

I think the U of North Dakota is known for its flying school; there is another in Florida but can't remember which university.

Embry Riddle

[Lillietta]

Thanks, Fnix.

[Threestep]

If you can afford Embry Riddle or qualify for their tuition program you are set. Have you at least taken a discovery flight to find out IF you can handle flying? Check the Cessna website for info on free introduction flights.

What do you really want to be? There is a wide gap between flying an RJ and being an instructor.

[Fnix]

You can instruct in Cessna 150's and other small 1-2 engined planes. You aren't limited.

[Threestep]

Originally Posted by Fnix

You can instruct in Cessna 150's and other small 1-2 engined planes. You aren't limited.

That does not answer my question:>)
Of course you can instruct in anything that flies as long as you are qualified.

[wankel7]

Pair up a college and flying at the same time. Graduate with all of your flying done , get your flight instructor rating, and have a business degree. So that way if you poke your eye out you have a real degree to fall back onto.

Its going to be pricey...if you go to a big name school such as embry riddle or UND it could be 20k + per year.

Life as a regional pilot is going to suck and most likely be a stepping stone. Average first year pay as a regional pilot is 13,000-22,000 per year.