15 F considering a pilot career
Hey everyone. I'm currently in the uae doing my A Levels. [Not originally from the uae, don’t know if that mattes] I finish with my A Levels in 2028 August [I'll be 17 at that time turning 18 late 2028], and I'm considering a career of becoming a pilot. ive read many posts on here talking about the financial instability issues you go through for the expenses of becoming a pilot. I've also seen the people on here talk about the job markets in the coming years and the importance of having a good profile and how the 1500 hours of fly time ain't talking you nowhere. That's not exactly the reason I'm doing A Levels right now. That was just a follow-through from IGCSE, and I've taken up Biology, chemistry, and physics for A Levels. I find it very hard to begin because I don't know where to? I've thought of cadet programs and contacting airports with any personal instructor who's willing to take on maybe but I don't think they're really known here and I'm unsure what and how do I even approach them. My only intention right now is to take a discovery flight and see where that goes, and I don't know how to. Also, are there any specific countries where I should look for flight training with a decent reputation and financially won't strip you? Another thing is what do you look for in a good flight school and usually what are the requirements? Any grade or subject requirements? Any internships or any thing schools look for? How's the female job market in this industry? And how many years from start to beginning can you expect to put in to the career to get a decent job? And what does a timeline look like for this career? Thank you and Any help is appreciated =)