Originally Posted by
stinsonjr
My Grandpa got hired by TWA in 1953 upon his return from Korea. He flew from 1953 until his retirement in December of 1984 - about 6 months before Icahn bought the airline. Not sure if it was the "best" time - but living in Kansas City (TWA's headquarters at the time) it seemed pretty glamorous. The transition from props to jets was a huge and exciting transition, the airlines were regulated, pay was great - just seems like he hit the timeline jackpot.
Thanks for shring this, Stinson! This is the kind of story I was hoping for.
Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
Every career and industry has its hey day and natural life cycle. In the 1950's the airlines were new and pilots were closer to astronauts than bus drivers. I am sure that Blacksmiths watched in dispair as their careers faded away too with the coming of the industrial age.
Though every one of us here wish things were diffrent there is no doubt the good times for pilots are gone and we havent even found bottom yet.
SkyHigh
I'm terrified to ask what age we're headed for but I have a twisted gut feeling that I already know the answer to this. Haven't seen you here is a while, sky. Good to see ya!