Can I still become a pilot even if...?

Question

Ever since I was very young I had high hopes of becoming a pilot some day. Now that im almost a senior in high school, its time for me to start thinking about college and my major. I still want to follow this dream. However, I was not born in the United States and I'm a darker-skinned fella. I am a naturalized citizen though. Would they still let someone like me into flight school, or would they think it would be too risky?

Answer 1

You've got some options;

1- The military.  You could apply to a service academy.  You'll need great (not necessarily perfect) grades, a history of participation in student gov't, sports, volunteer work etc.  Most importantly a congressman/woman recommend.  You can also do the ROTC route, which is where the vast majority of officers come from.  

2- Go to a university with an aviation program.  IIRC UND, OU, and Embry-Riddle all have aviation/commercial aviation programs.

3- Start working on your tickets.  Realize that's going to cost about $100K all told, and if you've been following some of threads here-unlikely you'll get back anytime soon...

Answer 2

ya they should, if not, they're prejudice and racist. but they dont really care, as long as u want to do it.

Answer 3

You will be fine to train and work as a pilot here in the US. I worked at a flight school that had many foreign students train and work for us as CFI's that are now flying for the airlines.

Good luck!

Answer 4

ya, airlines and flight schools cant deny you of their services based on your skin color.. that would be against the law

Answer 5

If they don't get an attorney. You'll be rich. Of course so will the attorney but hey,

Answer 6

Sure, you can build an aviation career in this country if you are a naturalized citizen and your paperwork is all in order.  You can also join ROTC and become a military pilot, which is the surest way to the command chair with the major airlines.

Go for it.  Good luck!

Answer 7

Too risky, go train elsewhere. Stop taking advantage of America's cheap flight training.

Answer 8

Of course they would let you in, as long as you have credentials