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<blockquote data-quote="Duncandl" data-source="post: 3518557" data-attributes="member: 4389"><p>Just to add to this story, it is possible without military. One of my childhood best friends is a Pilot for Southwest, couldn't qualify for the military due to a terrible boating accident. He is very comfortable flying out of Houston. He went to OU, flew for the Williams brothers out of Tulsa for a few years and landed a job with Southwest based on his contacts. </p><p></p><p>My cousin went to Spartan, flew for the Williams brothers out of Tulsa and Omni as well, he flew Paul McCartney around Europe for one of his tours and was always showing up in random towns in a Citation X or Fokker Falcon. He was the pilot, maintainer to a certain extent and he also cleaned the jets as well as loaded bags and food for the flight. Stewardess/Attendant would show up and present the jet to the customers while he sat in his seat waiting, and waiting...</p><p></p><p>It can be done, he will be poor and a pretty good chance he will remain poor, lol. But if and when he lands that coveted Airline Pilot Gig he will be very happy. I am retired Navy and see former Pilot's that I flew with at almost every airport we go to, they all seem happy but hurried to get to the next gate and they fly a lot which means they are gone from family extended periods of time. But as former Sailors they don't complain, they are driving the bus and collecting a nice check.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your son! The military is not for everyone and I hated working/serving with those that didn't want to be there.</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Duncandl, post: 3518557, member: 4389"] Just to add to this story, it is possible without military. One of my childhood best friends is a Pilot for Southwest, couldn't qualify for the military due to a terrible boating accident. He is very comfortable flying out of Houston. He went to OU, flew for the Williams brothers out of Tulsa for a few years and landed a job with Southwest based on his contacts. My cousin went to Spartan, flew for the Williams brothers out of Tulsa and Omni as well, he flew Paul McCartney around Europe for one of his tours and was always showing up in random towns in a Citation X or Fokker Falcon. He was the pilot, maintainer to a certain extent and he also cleaned the jets as well as loaded bags and food for the flight. Stewardess/Attendant would show up and present the jet to the customers while he sat in his seat waiting, and waiting... It can be done, he will be poor and a pretty good chance he will remain poor, lol. But if and when he lands that coveted Airline Pilot Gig he will be very happy. I am retired Navy and see former Pilot's that I flew with at almost every airport we go to, they all seem happy but hurried to get to the next gate and they fly a lot which means they are gone from family extended periods of time. But as former Sailors they don't complain, they are driving the bus and collecting a nice check. Good luck with your son! The military is not for everyone and I hated working/serving with those that didn't want to be there. Dave [/QUOTE]
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