Pilots are paid bank BECAUSE the training is so expensive. If you make the training cheaper the compensation will drop with it. Of course lowering the barrier to entry is a good thing, but don’t expect the compensation to remain high.
Pilots are paid bank BECAUSE the training is so expensive. If you make the training cheaper the compensation will drop with it. Of course lowering the barrier to entry is a good thing, but don’t expect the compensation to remain high.
SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 9 months ago
You right. But like, ironically, I can’t do the training with a family to care for.
Canadian_Cabinet@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
It also depends if you go with a school or an independent instructor. I spent a good chunk of cash getting my PPL before I decided to change careers because of how expensive every step towards my ATP would be
SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Yeah, I went 141 and est total cost was over 150k but that has government assistance for a portion where I didn’t have to pay up front.
Part 61 is absolutely cheaper overall but you have to pay up front with no assistance.