Originally Posted by
navigator
I really appreciate the replies. I should add that I did spend 12 years as an A&P mechanic for a major airline. I do understand airline culture. So at least part of the pilot experience I am familiar with. I guess where I am struggling is whether or not it's worth the hassle of commuting. My business can still provide me income, though at a diminished capacity. Being 42 with 1 kid in college and one on the way, there's no way I could live on the meager 1st year FO salary.
Commuting limitations have always defined my career, due to the need not to disrupt my family, spouse's employment, and my outside income activities.
I'm OK with one leg, 3-4 hours max, with multiple daily flights. Anything harder than that is just too much to cope with.