mattspin Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hey everyone i just want a solid opinion. I want to make a career out of flying, are my best bets going to be with fixed wing? Are both rotary and fixed lacking on the career outlook? What do you guys think (i know helis would be way more fun!) -Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Fixed wing will be cheaper initially in the training, and more opportunities for time building ( such as banner tows, parachuting, the Aero Club on base regularly uses Comm pilots it trains for various things ) then the rotary world. Initial salaries will be not as good for fixed wing, generally speaking ( depends on if you are talking an airline career - pt 121 - or cargo hauler - pt 135 - or Alaska bush pilot, etc, etc, ), but have a potential for a lot higher income ( look at a 121 captain's salary vs. a twin IFR gulf helo pilots salary ). It comes down to what you are willing to give up to get in return. Some airplane guys I guess don't mind sharing an aiport apartment with 10 other first officers and hot bunking between shifts. Some helicopter guys don't mind sleeping in a little trailer down on the Louisiana bayou. Best advice given to me ever in regards to flying - pay cash for your Private rating and reevaluate from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Lift Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 It all depends on what you want to fly too. Personally, flying airplanes never really crossed my mind. It has been helicopter or nothing for me. If I didn't fly helicopters, I would likely not be in the aviation industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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