I get your point about the pay and status of the industry. I'm always one who advocates for raising the bar and improving conditions, etc.

Somehow my take from working at FJS was different. It's very old school around there. He's up front and honest about what the job is from the outset. I don't want to come off as a sycophant, either. It was hard work, and I hated life. That's why I left and went to the regionals. But looking back on it, I realize that I learned a lot about the non-scheduled part of aviation. And it helps cure that other problem with aviation — the me, me, me, me attitude. It knocks out the glossy magazine shiny jet syndrome, and that's refreshing. The way you spoke about getting hired is how I see that job. I networked and worked hard to earn the gig. And it's probably one of the better part 135 jobs in south Florida.

Anyway, that's just my perspective.