Thinking of making a temporary career change is it worth it?

You won't have any trouble at all making $60K+ after all training is complete.
We'll help you get started.
You probably are eligible for free private cdl school through the Alabama WIOA program since you're currently in a low paying job.
Being a pilot, you're familiar with drug tests, so be prepared for that in trucking on a regular basis; hair follicle & urine.

 

You can make that and more as stated above
But I would think you are going to dick up your aviation license somehow

Either by being away from it and missing out on important training or ??
Or just an absence in your resume may cause the next job to look at others and pass you over

I personally would relocate your family to a different zip code that has a company in your field that can move you up the ladder

 

Here's an excellent job and can probably easily make $65 - $80K per year.
This is where the Alabama WIOA program will help because it requires a 200 hr. cdl school.
Heniff has a terminal in Decatur, AL
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Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC. | Heniff Transportation
Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC.

• For Entry Level drivers- Must attend a class A CDL Truck Driving Training course with at least 200 hours of instruction and provide transcripts. Must present Diploma for Entry Level Driver Training in Accordance with 49 CFR 380.503
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Look in to Millis. They provide training and are not too far from you in Cartersville Ga. They have a decent reputation as far as I know. Like Chinatown says yes u probably qualify for assistance and can go to a community college near you.. that's what I did but paid myself..it's a lot less going that route. Company schools charge three times as much and take it out of your pay over time. But..sometimes the company school route is better, just depends on your situation, good luck!

 

Private cdl school through the WIOA program gives you more choices of companies.
I'd put Heniff Transportation at the top of the list though.

 

Another good company that hires from private schools is Old Dominion Freight Line.
Nearest terminals to you are Huntsville and Birmingham. $70K+ for these jobs and can lead to much more.

• Must have 12 months previous tractor-trailer driving experience OR be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, OR have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training school

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I’m not on this forum a ton but what’s your background or job?

when I am here I notice that you can answer almost anyone’s question about where to work per their own personal situation and with backed up info as you have here