>>2051111the point you're making is right, but consider this. If ever there was a "right time" to start as a pilot, now is a more ideal time than others, as you won't be playing musical CFIs when your CFI this week suddenly quits and fucks off to skkkywest. Student and DPE backlog is reduced, as every other student is also getting cold feet. Schools are begging for students, as opposed to students begging to get a slot at a flight school. I think going to get a dispatcher cert is a very good idea, especially if you can do so out of pocket. You may consider applying to ATC whenever the next hiring round is (idk, I don't follow it).
If anything, you should consider a PPL now, and even if you decide to do flight training and finance it all, don't waste time on CFI certs, stop at Commercial ASEL+AMEL. Definitely I like your dispatcher plan.
