【Office Worker to PILOT】 Pursuing the Realization of my Dream

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This year, I am committed to preparing for the realization of my dream. I'll share the journey that led to this dream and the ideas that inspired it.

When I was 12 years old, I went on my first overseas trip to Italy. Before that, I had never been to foreign country and I seldom board an airplane. However, I could catch a glimpse of my dream during this trip.

When one thinks of Italy, it’s almost impossible not to envision the breathtaking, historically rich architecture and art found in Rome and Florence that have become synonymous with timeless beauty. Italy is equally revered as a gastronomic haven, where iconic dishes like pizza, pasta, and gelato reign supreme. During my visit, I explored the renowned landmarks of Rome and created unforgettable memories of luxury, such as snorkeling in the stunning Blue Grotto of Capri-island, a mesmerizing natural wonder that left a lasting impression on me.

Traveling to Italy requires a long journey by airplane. At the time, I lived in Nagoya (situated between Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan) and flew to Italy via Helsinki (HEL) in Finland with Finnair. Back then, it was rare for Japanese children to fly with Finnair. The flight attendants invited me to visit the cockpit and galley, where they showed me various systems and explained them in detail. The view of the Russian sky from the cockpit remains etched in my memory, an awe-inspiring sight of vast, expansive beauty. That experience sparked a deep admiration for the profession of a pilot. Even as I entered middle school, I continued to dream of becoming a pilot, connecting distant lands and cultures through the skies.

A decade has passed since my university graduation. After I graduated, I wanted to go to graduate school, but in the end, I got a job.
After enrolling in the faculty of science of engineering and specializing in fluid dynamics, I applied for the airline's pilot training program as part of my job research. I passed some of the exam, but I couldn't pass the final one. In the end, I joined the energy company as an engineer. Even though 10 months had passed since I started working at the energy company, I remained focused on my dream and  became determined to become a pilot, a goal that grew into an unwavering aspiration.

By the way, to become a pilot, the path would involve obtaining a license through a private flight school or specialized university, followed by taking the airline's pilot examination and ultimately receiving a job offer.

There are several private university in Japan to provide some classes that obtains a license, the tuition is much expensive and competition ratio is over two-hundreds. In addition, the worker like me, it's not realistic to study and pass for examinations that's tough to beat. In another way, the path would involve obtaining a license through a private flight school and receive a job offer. There are some private flight school in the world, but the tuition of private flight school in Japan is very expensive about the same of specialized university.

When I am considering to attend the overseas private flight school in Canada or Australia and to obtain a license. And then, I plan to continue working as an instructor at the school. Once I have accumulated over 1,000 flight hours, my goal is to secure a position with a foreign airline. The reason to choose the overseas private flight school is that I want to receive a job offer from overseas airlines and the tuition is not-expensive. (compared in Japan)Of course, living expenses and other costs while abroad will inevitably arise, but I am considering ways to earn independently to cover those expenses.

The idea or delusion are free but to become a true of this story, I have many tusks about some procedures and I have to quite my job. My current company were a "black company" with low salary and grueling work, I would have no hesitation in quitting. However, the company I work for is a relatively large enterprise, with a well-structured, supportive work environment, solid systems, and good interpersonal relations.

But, I have bigger fish to fry.
I have to final judge during this year.

I have to look before I leap.
But, I will put all one egg in one basket.

Come rain and shine,my life is only lived once.
I believe that the most fulfilling life is one where you wholeheartedly pursue what you truly want to do and take on the challenges you desire, living authentically.

In the near future, I want to take that big first step towards following this path.

Thank you for reading until the end.
This note article will be part of a series titled "From Office Worker to Pilot".

Although the updates may not be frequent, I will take the time needed to make steady progress, step by step.
I look forward to your comments, feedback, and likes!

The Japanese version of this article was posted yesterday
please be sure to check it out!

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