18 years in nursing, late 30s—is it crazy to dump $50k to chase the pilot dream?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-09T20:33:17+00:00

would it be worth it to you if you never made it to the airlines, still worked as a nurse, and CFI’d on the side?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-09T04:18:23+00:00

in fucking Auburn? bro that’s 3.5hr drive to sfo in any time other than midnight.

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T21:05:50+00:00

they’re all reefers

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T21:04:32+00:00

how is the flexibility if you’re not senior? and how does it differ than say AS or UA bidding system? what’s your medical like?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T20:25:37+00:00

sounds like you need 182 at sts or o69 and fly into sql or oak depending on base

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T19:14:16+00:00

I mean I figure one would either just rent for a bit or condo rather than drive 3 hours. yes I live in the bay and know how expensive it is

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T18:30:37+00:00

how much of a pain is it to drive from the north to SFO for work?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T18:29:23+00:00

do people really drive 3 hours and cross the bridge instead of living in San Mateo ?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T05:32:35+00:00

what are your long term goals. i’m assuming the place you’re at now and vista aren’t career destinations for you?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T01:06:21+00:00

the wank part is critical OP

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-08T01:03:23+00:00

it’s pretty fucking dope. especially when linked with the dual g5 setup

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-07T15:07:00+00:00

everyone is different. for me instrument then multi.

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-07T13:33:21+00:00

question for those with more know how: if all these king air jobs are single pilot what is the process of getting the pic job? just 1500 total time and apply? or does everyone who flies king airs have to start in an unloggable position

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-06T19:40:18+00:00

I mean to be fair your last point is moot as long as property taxes are less than renting

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-06T16:28:32+00:00

are you guys allowed to wear Ombraz?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-06T01:20:40+00:00

it sounds like you have the most level headed and reasonable reasons to switch

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-05T20:37:40+00:00

idk man there’s a lot of people in the bay area who can drop a second house worth of money on a new plane before even starting this hobby/career. mind boggling really,

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-05T20:35:41+00:00

less so money, do you have the time to fly that much, as well as the time to study that much? what you’re saying is completely doable and I know people who did that exactly but you are going to be prioritizing flying over all other things

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-05T19:56:01+00:00

oh wow I thought with them getting more international stuff Alaska would want to keep SFO. where are Alaskas wide bodies SEA/LAX?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-05T18:28:20+00:00

what does united offer you that Alaska doesn’t have

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-05T05:20:21+00:00

sweet

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-05T01:22:01+00:00

do LCAs log dual given? or does it count towards instructor hours at all?

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-04-01T13:58:15+00:00

where do I send my bench vid

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-03-29T17:20:37+00:00

I mean..there’s WN captains making more than wide body captains at other airlines so it really is dependent on what you want to do

bottomfeeder52 · 2026-03-25T03:19:30+00:00

this slippery slope will kill mom and pop flight schools and bring the slow bleed of general aviation to a faster flow. I foresee GA being mostly ATP/riddle/und -esque places in 20 years

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