Originally Posted by
de727ups
"The truth isn't always pretty"
That would be your truth....
I started flying about the same time as you, in the same part of the country, same goals. How I ended up couldn't be more opposite from how you ended up. It's not my fault, it's not yours. It just happened.
I think it's good people hear your story. Unfortunately, you go beyond that to the point of intentional disinformation (my opinion) about the industry to push your agenda. That does a disservice to APC.
I am sure that from your perspective of gainful employment at one of the last two companies where the good old days are still alive that aviation seems like a fair and good place to invest ones self.
Things are very different from most others vantage point. I am not the only one here who shares the same opinions and experiences. The only difference with me is that I point out of every unfortunate detail and draw attention and focus to the negatives while others down play and let things get swept under the carpet.
You are the exception here. My experiences are closer to the average. How can you profess to be doing anything other than sending young hopefuls to a tragic future?
It isn't a coincidence that most of the gushy "aviation is great" posts on APC come from pilots who work for one the two golden cargo companies. It is like a super ball lottery winners wondering why everyone else is so down on gambling.
You may know a different side of aviation and can not understand where my opinions come from however that doesnt make them untrue.
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