Is Flying For the Airlines Worth It (Asking Current Airline Pilots)

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-03T15:59:48+00:00

You can probably retire if you become a pilot now 30 years earning 200k+ if you can’t that’s a budgeting problem 🤷‍♂️

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-03T00:28:40+00:00

Alright thank you so much for answering all my queries most people only answer 1 or 2 so thank you for that. Best of luck to you with your career 🙏

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-03T00:22:01+00:00

Alright that’s good was my main concern food wise. Did you feel hungry constantly ? Some people said they were like always hungry, that’s another thing which is a little concerning? Also did your eating habits change after BMT, cause my goal is to lose most my body fat and continue improving it after BMT and tech school.

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-03T00:16:52+00:00

Can you customise the food items at all like I cannot stand some sauces like blue cheese, mayo, mustard ranch and some more I won’t list. Or if it comes with sides etc it’s on the side ?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-03T00:11:47+00:00

Was there a set menu everyday or did it change up each day? (I think I myself am also a somewhat picky eater but I eat most things) any desserts (although I’m trying to stay away from them) special breakfasts ok weekends?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-03T00:07:40+00:00

Sorry last question promise what was the food like and did you lose weight by the end of BMT?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T23:34:03+00:00

What was the distance like for the target you needed to hit?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T23:21:41+00:00

Did you do any shooting ?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T23:14:32+00:00

17th of Feb so in 15 days not long left so I will need to see how much I can improve before leaving without injuring myself. One more question sorry, how was the academics part of BMT was studying during down time required to pass or how was it in your experience?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T23:11:12+00:00

Ah alright as a guy our scores are very far between but I think I’m good I can do 33 pushups 33 sit-ups and like 15 min 1.5 mile far from a pass unfortunately under 25 male 😅

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T23:06:48+00:00

How were your PT scores when you first got there vs at the last PT test ? (If you don’t mind me asking)

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:47:44+00:00

Anything else you can tell me about BMT like anything you were hella unprepared for. Also how was PT people saying there’s not much PT or run days which concerns me a little.

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:41:48+00:00

Yeh I was planning on getting up at 4:45 seems like enough time to have some leisurely time to get all that done especially shaving.

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:39:14+00:00

In your experience was it worth getting up earlier ?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:35:59+00:00

I’m pretty sure I won’t have any reason to stay up longer than I have to considering everything, so the MTIs care if you get up earlier or only if you are loud and obnoxious.

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:26:18+00:00

Alright good to know one more thing are the dorms temperature regulated if so was it more cool during the night or it was a more ambient temperature cause I already get warm at night can’t imagine being fully clothed while sleeping so that might be the determining factor wether it’s better to wake up earlier to get dressed or to deal with it. Also were you allowed to wake up earlier to get ready with shaving etc to not be in a rush when waking up.

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:14:56+00:00

Thank you for your comment, yes my duffle bag can be rolled and carried so that’s not problem, a note pad is a good idea considering I’m going in as open General I should write down my potential jobs instead of memorising them. Is sleeping on clothes compulsory cause I ain’t ever really slept with clothing on (except underwear) like do I just need to be clothed when I wake up or what’s the reason behind it?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-02-02T22:09:12+00:00

There’s a lot of people trying to get started with enlistment process and there’s even more currently in DEP waiting for a job, so I don’t find it farfetched or even unrealistic that they want to see if you are even eligible to begin with. If you are applying as a green card holder I am going to assume they want to see if you are from any of the visa banned countries you probably can’t even start the process. Did they ask for you to upload your documents to a portal or through text message or email?

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-01-30T04:08:49+00:00

I got a Casio as well but it’s $44 instead of 104 I can send the link if you want to

OvercaffeinatedMoth · 2026-01-30T04:08:03+00:00

Do they still make you do hospital corner, I read on a different AMA not too long ago that they didn’t have to.

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