Age Min?

[Becks]

I am 20 with 1225/123 flight time and a four degree in finance. I would like to get hired this summer, many regional’s have an age requirement of at least 21. Do they make any exceptions?

 

[buxflyr]

I am 20 with 1225/123 flight time and a four degree in finance. I would like to get hired this summer, many regional’s have an age requirement of at least 21. Do they make any exceptions?

When did you start college? 16?

 

[Becks]

Yea 16 i know it sounds crazy been instructing since i was 18 fulltime and school full time

 

[BoilerUP]

I've heard stories about an FO at AWAC that was hired at NINETEEN!

There was also a 19 or 20 year old hired at CHQ in the summer of 2004 when I was interning; I dont think he had a degree as he was younger than I was...

 

[buxflyr]

Yea 16 i know it sounds crazy been instructing since i was 18 fulltime and school full time

Well good luck to you. I dont know that there are too many set in stone rules with the regionals anymore!

 

[wahoo250]

sorry if i ask but why dont you use your degree in finance for money and fly with some of those wealthy individuals that own airplanes for fun. but,... you are in a very good position to try this aviation thing out and bail if you dont want to go on with it.

 

[JSky26]

I'd say apply anywhere man. My buddy is the guy that got hired at AWAC a couple months ago at 19 and he was in a similar situation as you. A lot of the companies had a 21 year old age min but he went for it anyway. Seems like its workin out for him...

 

[JRMANNED]

You are overqualified for MESA. They like to take advantage of Young Boys.

 

[TinGoose1]

If you have a BA in Finance, then you should be smart enough to avoid this industry. Have you read any newpapers lately? Do the smart thing and fly for fun.

-TG

 

[Geronimo4497]

If you have a BA in Finance, then you should be smart enough to avoid this industry. Have you read any newpapers lately? Do the smart thing and fly for fun.

-TG

No offense, but no one should try to make a decision for someone else. I give him credit for following his dream at such a young age.

 

[psysicx]

Yeah working at a desk and playing stock broker is so much fun.

 

[djsk]

Ops Specs I've seen list 18 as the min. age for an FO

 

[FL350]

Becks-
A finance degree at age 19? You sound way too smart to be a pilot.

 

[Becks]

Thz for the feedback I love to fly with the finanace degree it gives me options i can do real estate on the side or what ever. Honestly sitting at an office desk looking at stock tickers or cash flow sheets doesnt move me, funny thing is the finance guys look our job as the hottest thing
Conclusion do what ever makes you happy or at least think will..

 

[flyslow24]

You'll get hired at 20 at most regionals. AWAC would like to hire you at 20 because they would assume you wouldn't go anywhere for awhile because you cannot upgrade until 23.

Don't work for Mesa, Colgan, Pinnacle, or Chautauqua.

Remember most of these regionals need you more they you need them.

Make sure to do as much research as you can! Know the industry before you get sucked in to poor quality of life and pay!

G'luck

 

[flyguy81]

nothin wrong with chq, they hire at 20 also

 

[T-REX]

I am 20 with 1225/123 flight time and a four degree in finance. I would like to get hired this summer, many regional’s have an age requirement of at least 21. Do they make any exceptions?

Look at 135 freight also. Ameriflight and AirNow will make you PIC in a multi turbine after only a few months. No ATP required.

It will make you a better a pilot and well...having a 1000 Turbine PIC by the time your 22 is pretty self-explanatory. From there you will be able to pick which regional, fractional, LCC ??maybe?? you want to work for.

Congrats on all the success.