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I am at a crossroads in my career. I’ve worked as a professional photographer for 28 years and it is time to hang it up. I’ve occasionally considered moving into aviation but never took the plunge. Is it too late for me and too stupid of a choice at my age?
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No, not if you do it correctly and understand what you’re getting yourself into.
If you want to do it step one would be find an FAA medical examiner and ensure you can pass a First Class physical.
AME search
Step 2 would be to find a school that could take you from private thru MEI as quickly as practical.
Step 3 would be to build 1500 hours as a flight instructor.
Step 4 would be to get on with a regional and you might find yourself sitting at a major around the time you turn 35.
Screw anything up along the way (bend metal, DUI or get violated) and you’ve just spent $100,000 to have a mediocre career.