Hi there,
Thanks for taking the time to read my message. I am currently chasing my dream of being a pilot. The truth is that I’m actually at the tail end of achieving my dream. I have already completed all licenses necessary and built up all of the hours required for me to get to the next step. Yes, I have accrued a lot of debt to get these certificates, however, I’m not asking for help with that debt because I know I can pay that off once I finally get into my career. Throughout my time working as a certified flight instructor, I have slowly sunk deeper and deeper into credit card debt to pay for food, gas, car insurance, rent, and going out on a date every once in a while (I’m a single guy). The money I am making now is okay for the short term, but it isn’t sustainable as a career over a long period of time. I have accrued $2600 over the last 2 years. I’m making payments consistently every month to keep my credit score pristine, but I’m slowly increasing in debt more as time goes on.
Majority of people have probably heard by now that the Aviation industry is hurting for pilots, which is true, we are. But, right now pilots are struggling to find a job because all of the major airlines have frozen hiring due to the Boeing investigation (they have frozen production of planes), which has caused regional airlines, corporate jet companies, and cargo to slow their hiring and become selective with their candidates. I am applying every day for jobs and being beaten out by more qualified pilots who are in the same position as me which is forcing me to stay in my current state until things finally turn around again for the good. I have found a few ways to cut my monthly costs such as finding a cheaper place to stay, and selling my mattress for a few extra bucks to help alleviate financial stress and buying an air mattress to sleep on instead.
The only thing that is keeping me up at night is my credit card debt of $2600 and all I want is for that number to go down just a little more to buy me extra time while I continue to look for a pilot job.
If you’ve made it this far in my message, thank you so much for taking the time to read this and thanks so much for having the heart to seek out for individuals who need help.
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