I became and Airline Pilot at age 57 after working 30 years in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Geologist. I upgraded to Captain of an ERJ-175 Jet after two years only at a regional airline. At this point I have 4 1/2 years left to age 65 after which I hope to fly corporate to age 70 at least. Having seen the corporate world for 30 years I fully agree that being a commercial/airline pilot is one of the best jobs that one can have.

I'm only 27, currently working as doctor. People think I'm crazy for wanting to switch to a commercial pilot but ever since I was a kid I've always dreamed of being pilot. Everytime I hear a plane in the sky look up and try to guess which plane it is. It's my passion. I love medicine too. But aviation is where my heart really is. I'm gonna make the leap once I've saved up and got my PPL.

This is exactly what I need to hear. I'm a 42 ear old Pipefitter and I want so much more out of life. Aviation and planes have always been such a huge passion of mine. I want to do this so bad.

I am 47 and just started my classes for private pilot with my son 14…your videos are very support ..thank w

Awesome keep grinding your gonna be so well known. Your literally my motivation on becoming a pilot and hopefully I’m starting my training next year

Garrett, As an aspiring Future Airline Pilot, I always love watching your videos. I am a currently a Military Officer and look forward to start chasing my lifelong dream of flying soon. Thank you

Great video! Finished my ppl and have def been on the fence about my age and entering the industry. Very insightful thanks Garrett!

Thank you for this, Garrett! I appreciate the candor and honesty about the process, while at the same time encouraging us “older guys” to go after our dreams.

This is amazing timing! I was just at the book store contemplating a purchase of a pilot test prep book to start studying for my PPL in my spare time. I'm 53 years old (2023) and I've always felt I was destined to fly professionally. My health is ridiculously excellent and I'm at a place in my life where I need a new start. I did feel that it was too late to start but I think God will bless my endeavor. Just 5 days ago someone was just talking to me about applying to ATP for veterans education benefits to become a pilot. Thank you for your channel and may God keep you safe.

God! This is what I needed to hear!!, I am 30 and been thinking I'm just way too old, thanks for the encouragement with facts!!

Haven’t seen you in a while. Welcome back.

You are such an inspiration to anyone that would love to take that job as a career, I could imagine it being such a rewarding job. We have just lost one of our Major Airlines here in the UK, probably down to greed, I really feel for all those who have lost there job right before Christmas. Being in Aviation you properly heard about Thomas Cook. You're a joy to watch. Many thanks for sharing with us.

Many thanks for this video, @flywithgarrett. Great motivation to move on and change career path!

Sweeet! ✈️ I do plan on looking into ATP after your suggestion today… I’m anxiously looking forward to switching a career from the hotel side of the travel industry to the airline side of the travel industry and was really hoping to get to be a pilot as part of that career switch… I’m also looking at other areas within the airline industry, everything from sales and marketing to even a flight attendant… Of course the crown would be to become a pilot and have as much fun As I imagine it would be flying a jet plane… Again, sweet article and I love following your IG and Twitter too...thanks, Garrett!

Definitely prefer these over vlogs! Looking forward to meeting Pops!

Great video!! I appreciate for these videos cuz I'm hoping to become a pilot)) Keep up the good work👍

You Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber! Keep up the great videos. I will definitely pass on your vids to my colleagues!

Awesome vids, gives a lot of insight in the airline industry. I’ll have my B.S. degree this year. I hope to start flight training soon after.

I'm 31, thinking about a career change, definitely enjoyed your positivity and info! Thank you

Garrett, i love the face app. First I thought is that his Dad? you got me there :) Hey 2021 will be my training start time. peace!

Inspirational as always

I'm 32 years old, and I already started my training few months ago. I hope to be yours first official one day. Surely I could learn so many things from you...

Thank you for the video. I’m 30 years old and this has helped me come to my decision to pursue my dreams. I’m definitely going to look into ATP. You’re next video should be “Flow through from regionals to a wide body plane for the majors is it possible for it to happen?” Keep up the good work! see you in the skies one day.

Thanks, Garrett. I'm 47 and am thinking of getting into the airline business. This Saturday, I'm going to an Open House event at ATP. Envoy recruiters will be there. Should be a good time. Making a doctor's wage in a few years is pretty appealing! 🤑

Garrett you're the Man! Thanks so much

Gr8 Vid-Gr8 info ! Looking forward to your next vid !

I “hit that wave” head on (the wrong way). Earned my CFI and BS degree at 26, but it was during the 2008 recession AND I had just got a DUI junior year. It didn’t work out. I enlisted in the Navy, haven’t flown since, and I’ve been kicking myself for not perusing it. Now, at 41, I’m getting out of the Navy and getting “back in the saddle” early next year! Sooo stoked! Military has relaxed their age maximums, but I’m tired of all the military BS and constant moving (especially for the kids sake). It would still be tough for non-prior service to become a military pilot, especially without a degree. Looking forward to flying again, after 15 long years!!!

Great presentation Garrett to encourage older people to join in and become a pilot at 40+

Very informative video 👍 i've been so intrested with the aviation industry for these past few months... More videos and maybe i'll be convinced to change my career from chemical engineer to a pilot🤔😂. I definitely agree with you that this is the coolest job ever. Getting excited on your upcoming business... Come on drop some more hints😉. Enjoy your flight with your dad. 🙌

I really needed to see this brother! Been a Carpenter for the last 18 years and have been dreaming about this for a long time, Passed my first Category 1 physical already and wanna start my training asap! should have my full license by the time in 48 year old!

Im 36yrs old...an IT professional and getting paid well and I also want to become a pilot someday. Thanks for this.

I've always wanted to be a pilot, just never made the jump into the field. I'm 26 as well, and definitely thinking about looking into more now. I'm sure its pricey but you can't put a price tag on your dreams I guess. I just came across your channel and social media recently and its for sure giving me that itch! Your posts are awesome! Thanks for all the info!

Hi man, thank you for your positive and motivating message, in fact I had a workmate who some years ago got his pilot license and I heard he migrated to the US (I'm European and so is he), and I don't know his exact age but I think he was in his 40's. I'm not 40 yet and I have never had any health issues so far, I don't even wear glasses, and my entire family has always been healthy. However I'm somewhat hypochondriacal so I think if I became a pilot, specially a commercial one, I would always be worried about losing my license after having spent so much money, time and effort into it. However I'm thinking of getting a PPL just for the personal satisfaction of saying "I'm a pilot too" while retaining my current job. A PPL is much more affordable than a CPL and my income wouldn't depend on it, so losing it to a health issue wouldn't be that tragic.

Thank you Mr. Garrett for your insightful videos. My name is Rose Ann. MaycGod send you and your family many blessings today. A humble fan.

I always watching your vlog captain 👨‍✈️ Sending Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

I had intended on a career as a professional pilot, then 9/11 happened and I put it aside. Long story short, I’m now 55 and still feel like I’d love to finish my working career as a pilot. I have my commercial / instrument. Just need to get current, get my multi and start building time. Hoping I could maintain a 1st class med.

Great video thank you for sharing this wonderful story 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

I work for southwest as a ground operations and I am currently working towards my PPL !!! Thanks for your videos !!! My dream is to become a Sowthest Airlines pilot ❤️💛💙

Good morning,Captain Garrett.I like your tie.Good luck for your future carreer.Aamiin.

Excellent video, it gives me hope. I have 17 years in emergency medicine, both pre-hospital (street/EMS) and in hospital. Im 34 now and am strongly considering a career change by pursuing my childhood dream to become a pilot.

Thank you for this video I am planning to do the same as a second career move from 20+years in the trucking business and excited to make this move

Such an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️😌

Make like a day in life video of like the whole process of going to the airport and everything! That’d be cool

you convince me totally! 42 here and ready to get those wings 🌏🌏

Could you please make a video about being an FA vs pilot possibly? Similar/linked to this - for those trying to decide. Just an idea. Thanks!

Very motivational! Thanks

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Really nice see you and vlog,other on point vlog.

Thanks. I’m 47, retiring in 2 years and really thinking about airline pilot route.

I had the dream to be a airline pilot from a very young age and at some point in my late 20's I gave up on that dream. I was already a instrument rated private pilot at the age of 19 and I was building a successful business that I was planning on selling or finding someone to run it for me so I could follow my dream. Being a airline pilot had lost alot of prestige and the pay rates were not that good these days, one of my best friends became a airline pilot and was on food stamps due to the low pay. I am 40 years old now and I have no desire anymore to be a airline pilot. My business has allowed me to afford the things I like so I currently own a TBM 900 and a Pilatus PC-24 so I can fly whenever I want.

Im 35 and was wondering if i was to old seeing how long it can take. Im currently a Technician on flight simulators for Delta and yes they do have a program that gets you a interview.

I’ve been thinking about pursuing a career in aviation for the last 5+ years I’m 27 now and I have no savings to pay out of pocket for the school I really want to go to ATP but then I’m not sure they will give me a loan Plus I’m an immigrant No American education whatsoever, no good credit score, I don’t even have a drivers license lol I don’t know if my English is good enough for the job On top of all that I really need to get checked in terms of my health because right now I wouldn’t pass the medical for sure Of course with hard work put in you can achieve your goals but I’m just so scared I’ll get kicked out school and will be left with a huge loan to pay back, no job and my dreams shattered 😭 I don’t know what to do Becoming a pilot has taken over my life and all my thoughts at this point I can’t think of anything else I would like to do And even though I make very little money right now we’re talking like veeeery little I don’t care about the pay pilots get I just want to become a professional and have the coolest job out there 😭

Good luck to you and fly safe always.....

Hey man I just wanted to say Thank you! For bringing my hopes back up, I’m a 24 year old still dreaming on becoming on sort of what you are right now, I think that what you are doing right now is soo great man, inspiring others means a lot. I was a little disappointed because some people I reached out to, said that it was to late for me to start flying school and plus getting to pay for it can be so expensive, but because of you I now know of this great school you’re talking about and can probably help me financially. Thanks again Garret, keep posting your vlogs I was missing them already!

I will be starting my training next year August

Meanwhile this man sitting in his gym shorts as he films his video, he just changed his shirt for this video. This is why I subscribed lmao #madrespect

KZfaq unsubscribed me from your Channel, your videos are the best and I’ll be going to atp in 3 years when I get out of the military

Thank you yet again for another great and informative video..! I start flight school in Australia in January. I am 37, and have been told that while I am a late entry to the airline industry. I am not too late. And while it will be harder for me being a little older. It is still very possible. Keep the great videos coming. :-)

superb info!

Love your videos! Great information, keep it up man!

An other epic vlog, thank you for all the facts and information u give us, as well as speaking quickly about ur holiday round the world. It’s fantastic to know ur not too old to fly. I’m 40, x

Great info., thanks.

Nice man &nice job

I’m seeing upwards of 40k signing bonus for Trans States and Air Wisconsin which I believe is United wholly owned.

I'm 26 from the UK and am currently working as an engineer. It's a good job and pays well, but it's my dream to be an airline pilot. I am currently working on my PPL😁

Do you have any tips on studying the material you learn at ground school and what you learn training?

Liked it very much

Omg... Shig of relief, i want to start in the career and im 28... got plenty of time, thnx man n_n

It is so weird seeing the older picture of you in that thumbnail.

This video is 2 plus years old... Airlines still have a airplane pilot shortage and nothing improved at all. So many canceled flights. Not enough staff. But the airlines took all the stimulus money from the government. 😔

More videos like this bro !

Dig the videos man

Amazing.. 😍

Preparing

Great video! You helped me make my mind. I've being wondering if I could be an airline pilot being 30 year old (also a lawyer). Thank you so much.

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I wanted to become an Airline pilot in my teen years but went in to Medicine instead. I still find flying fascinating. Thanks Garrett for the information. Looking handsome in your work clothes :).

ATP flight school is offering a jet transition course a320 which allows CFI's with 1500 hours the opportunity to by pass the regionals and become a first officer with the likes of Spirit Airlines as an example. What are your thought I'm curious? Especially for an aspiring pilot like myself that will be 50 in a year and a half. My goal is to land a job as a F/O at the very least in a major airline. Curious as to your thoughts on this thanks. Video was awesome thank you for your insights.

Awesome video. Can you try to do one at your gym or can you not do that? If not that is ok. Take care.

In consider moving to Charlotte any advice on good areas to moved too I know it's off topic.

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Signor capitano Garrett

If only all pilots are as smoking hot as you, I'll fly everyday!

Love from 🇵🇭

Planning to change Career, im 31 right now. will be back here , once i become a pilot.

Wats up Garrett. You are so like your dad to look at x

Would you recommend going to Embry Riddle, Purdue, North Dakota, or Western Michigan University to be a commercial pilot? Or nowadays is it just not convenient and worth it to spend that much money?

i watching you always your vlog.

Nice tie. Standard issue?

You are the Handsome Pilot in the world my friend FlywithGarrett 😊😊😊❤❤❤

So you recommend Vaughn College of Aeronautics or just go straight to a flight school?

Omg i was gonna say go to the Philippines but here you are saying you've been in the Philippines ❤.

Giving it a go at 51.

Hi Captain!

Is there any way to keep working full time and go to atp? That's my only real obstacle, gotta pay the bills in the meantime

You are soooooooo passionate

The aging app was good to you; still handsome with white/silver hair.

Nice !! That means my dream still can come through. If they want more pilots, they should really lower the cost associated with becoming one hahaha

Looking very nice...

Hi Garrett😍 Is there anyway to become a pilot with a little cost or no cost? If it's there wich countries have this opportunity?