Maybe you have been dreaming of becoming a pilot for years and there is no longer any doubt in your mind. Or have you only recently had the feeling that there could be a pilot in you?<\/p>\n
Either way, deciding to become a pilot is a major, life-changing decision<\/strong>. We understand that you feel the adventure of pilot life calling, but that you want to make a well-informed decision for something so important. That is why we asked former students of EPST for this blog about their motivation for choosing a life in the cockpit. We show you 6 important reasons<\/strong> to become a pilot.<\/p>\n Several of our pilots have always had a passion for aviation. Do you get an enthusiastic feeling when you walk around an airport or when you see a plane taking off from up close?<\/p>\n For many pilots, the thought of flying and everything related to it makes the heart beat faster. The passion for aviation is a great basis from which a dream arises. Do you dream of a career as a pilot because of your passion? Then chase your dreams!<\/p>\n The best way to see a lot of the world is to be a pilot. You fly to various destinations, each more breathtaking than the other. You quickly feel like a world traveler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n And perhaps the best part? That unique perspective from your cockpit window. You get to see beautiful things that are only available to a few: you see incomparably beautiful sunrises and sunsets and sometimes a fairytale cloud cover below you. Your workplace is the most beautiful view in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As a pilot, not a single day is the same<\/strong>. Even if you fly the same line a few times in a row, every day is different. Changes in the weather, changing crews and constantly changing times make your work as versatile as it can be.<\/p>\n Sometimes a day is a piece of cake, on other days you are thoroughly challenged by unforeseen circumstances. As a pilot there is always something to get excited about.<\/p>\n There is always something magical<\/strong> about seeing something as vast as an airplane take off and pass through the air. There is a tremendous amount of technology involved in flying. Are you also fascinated by all this?<\/p>\n As a pilot you gain in-depth knowledge of the technology behind flying, but also of everything surrounding it: navigation, for instance, or meteorology and aerodynamics. Are you going to become a pilot? Then you also become an expert in what has always fascinated you.<\/p>\n Living in luxury is often mentioned in one sentence with being a pilot. Most pilots have a very attractive salary<\/strong>, which is of course a clear reason to sign up for flight training. Although the costs of your training are high compared to other studies, there is a good chance that you will have a bright financial future as a pilot.<\/p>\n Once you become a pilot, you can go in any direction<\/strong>. Of course you can fly in any direction, but there are many ways in which you can do that. Are you going into civil aviation, or will you become a cargo pilot? There is much more: you can specialize in medical transport or take on a role in Defense. Plenty of possibilities, for sure.<\/p>\n Pilots often have a lot of free time<\/strong> \u2013 a great perk of being a pilot, of course! This gives you the opportunity to dedicate a lot of time to a hobby, or to really pursue interests outside of flying. You have many options to live your life in your own way. Many pilots value this.<\/p>\n No matter how beautiful the stories sometimes sound, being a pilot is not for everyone. Before you make your choice, you should ask yourself whether you are made for the irregular working hours and the sometimes long absence from home. A pilot’s life is not a standard life. These are decisive reasons to become a pilot or not.<\/p>\n Therefore, do thorough research:<\/p>\nDo you have a passion for aviation?<\/h2>\n
Do you want to see a lot of the world?<\/h2>\n
Do you like a dynamic work life?<\/h2>\n
The technology behind flying<\/h2>\n
The financial picture<\/h2>\n
Career opportunities<\/h2>\n
Use your enthusiasm, but choose consciously<\/h2>\n
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