I'm not "steering" him towards aviation. He is fully aware of the pros and cons of this profession. If anything, I've probably emphasized the downside more than I should have. Right now, it's what he wants to do, and I have the experience and knowledge to help him evaluate his options. Anyway, there's still time for him to change his mind!

You are correct that I think this profession is in decline. But I don't think it's irreverseable. It's really pretty simple, IMO. In life, for the most part you get what you pay for. At some point (if not already), that will become evident with airline pilots. Once corrected, I think the profession will once again be worthwhile... for the right person. His timing could be good. Or not. As you are well aware, timing is everything in this industry... always has been. But fix the pay, and I think the quality of entrants will be back up to where it should be. But my son is fully aware of both the bad stuff and the good stuff. And, yes, in spite of my criticism (mostly centered around extreme and unnecessary pay cuts), there is a lot of good. I still really enjoy this job... even after all these years. I look forward to going to work, and I enjoy working with the top notch professionals with which I have the privilege of working. There's a lot to be said for earning a living doing something you truly enjoy!

But thank you for asking.