usna1985
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Cannonball,
You absolutely should have goals and dreams and should do all you can to make them a reality.
That said, those of us on the other side of college/choosing a career know that the process is a bit more winding, difficult and outside of one's control than we thought when we were 16 or 17. Thus, no one is tryng to discourage you . . . merely provide a dose of reality.
The military is one path toward becoming a commercial pilot but may not be the best way, especially going forward. And, if you choose that path, you need to be prepared to become something other than a pilot because that happens to a LOT of people in the military who had the same dreams you do.
Folks who are commercial airline pilots are also saying that being a commercial airline pilot may not be as exciting, interesting or financially rewarding as you believe. I take their word for it b/c they live it every day.
Part of asking questions is taking in the answers. People on this site tend to be honest. That's what's happening here. We understand the answers may be disheartening, but they are intended to paint a realistic picture. Everyone could tell you what you want to hear, but if it's not factual and accurate, would it really be helpful to you?
You absolutely should have goals and dreams and should do all you can to make them a reality.
That said, those of us on the other side of college/choosing a career know that the process is a bit more winding, difficult and outside of one's control than we thought when we were 16 or 17. Thus, no one is tryng to discourage you . . . merely provide a dose of reality.
The military is one path toward becoming a commercial pilot but may not be the best way, especially going forward. And, if you choose that path, you need to be prepared to become something other than a pilot because that happens to a LOT of people in the military who had the same dreams you do.
Folks who are commercial airline pilots are also saying that being a commercial airline pilot may not be as exciting, interesting or financially rewarding as you believe. I take their word for it b/c they live it every day.
Part of asking questions is taking in the answers. People on this site tend to be honest. That's what's happening here. We understand the answers may be disheartening, but they are intended to paint a realistic picture. Everyone could tell you what you want to hear, but if it's not factual and accurate, would it really be helpful to you?