Turning 40, career change?

[Bug_Stomper_01]

Is there some phenomenon with growing up in Canada that we're somehow averse to fixing systemic issues and will always try to adapt to the issues instead?

Happened with Covid and in the health care system, but my point is that our strategy to adapt to a shortage of pilots isn't to attract more pilots with better pay and conditions, but rather to keep depressing salaries and just going down to 250 hrs to fill the seat with entry level instead. Fricken weird.

Why is that weird? Other countries have proven that 250 hours can make fine pilots. So why not hire them? Every 1500 hour pilot was a 250 hour pilot once. They got hired, the difference is that now more 250 hour pilots get a chance.

The wage isn’t even high enough for a 250 hour driver. That said there’s not even a high school diploma required for said license so there’s also that lol

[MrBurgsy]

I left a stable career with great pay, pension + benefits. It was a great job that I enjoyed very much but like you the desire to fly was stronger. I had the support of an awesome wife and we have a family. I have zero regrets and I love what I do everyday.

It is doable. Keep your head down and blinders on.

I did the CPL + Instructor rating. Held off on the MIFR till I had 800 or so hours as an instructor under my belt.

If you cannot see yourself doing your current job for the next 25 years you have your answer. If I were in your shoes, I would be booking an instructor yesterday. Start hitting those ratings and licenses and don't look back.

Hey, Would you mind if I had a private conversation with you. Would love to dig into this. Thanks!