What kind of pilot job lets me be home every night??

Question

Well I am thinking about going to school to be a pilot but I really don't think I could stand to be away from home 4 or 5 days a week. Does any one know of a good job thats pays decent that will let you go home every night? I have heard that you should become a pilot because you love to fly and not for any other reason. I love to fly but I am just not sure I am willing to give up so much to make it happen. So are there any good jobs out there? Would they justify me spending $45,000 on flight training plus $20,000 on a college degree??

thanks

Answer 1

As someone mentioned , being a pilot is not a job , its a lifestyle , if you cannot make the commitment to go to work every single time you have to , then do not look into this feild , the only other alternative would be a CFI.

Answer 2

radio/tv traffic watch helicopter

Answer 3

I believe the 1st. answer.You get what you can get.

Answer 4

Any endeavor you try is going to involve give and take. What is your definition of decent pay? Your best bet would  be a flight instructor if you want to be home most nights.

Answer 5

the company i work for your home everynight try easyjet and ryanair.being a pilot is hard with a lot of exams but if its something you really want then go for it .days can be long eg from 10 am to 11 pm at night and if you have any delays

Answer 6

Become a Virtual Pilot!

There is an Old trueism "few are called, fewer are Chosen".

You, don't even know if your one of "the Few!"

If your not sure how much you are prepared to give-up, then GIVE-UP!

  If YOU don't KNOW "how-much" then YOUR barking Up the wrong Tree!

Oh, here's another one!... "If you have to ask the Price, then You can't afford it!"..... nor can "We!".

Being a Pilot is NOT just a Career, it's also a Serious responsibilty. Even a local Island to Island, Cargo Only Pilot, can cause death and destruction on those he crashes into,  as he ponders how much he really wants be a pilot. Save us ALL (& You) a lot of time/misery and become a phone Maintaince Technican.

Much SAFER! For Every-one!

Answer 7

Sure, there are pilot jobs that involve few layovers.  --Some of the commuter and regional pilot jobs.  

Why would you want to be home at night?

Answer 8

the imaginary kind

Answer 9

I would say a shuttle pilot.  Jumping from small airports to larger ones and back.  That should keep you local

Answer 10

Allegiant Air has very few layovers.  It's still a small company, but making money these days and still growing.  It's business plan is very similar to Ryan Air in Ireland.  

Whether or not you can justify spending money on flight training is a question nobody can answer for you.  You have to decide that this career is what you want to do, and spend the money.  You may make it, you may not.  You will have to pay your dues, and work at a smaller airline or fly cargo to build your experience before you can get the job you want.  If you can't see being away from home that much, then look for another career.  You may also have to move, or commute, that's just the way it works.  If you don't like heat, I would suggest you don't get a job laying down asphalt, either.

Answer 11

Try being a military pilot.

Answer 12

When you become a pilot, you mostly take what ever job you can get.  

On some jobs (like island hoppers) you do not travel far.  But you also do not get paid much working for small companies.

Good Luck...

Answer 13

HOME EVERY NIGHT! You are going to spoil all my fun......just call first ok?

Answer 14

Instructors would be a great selection or if you worked for government like cop or fire departments  maybe news or  if you just became a charter pilot but none of these would need a college degree