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Old 04-23-2007, 05:55 AM
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SkyHigh
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I have more ex-pilot friends who left aviation to become IT guys. They love the stability, paycheck and being able to be home every night.

Nothing is easy. If you want to become a pilot you are 50 to 70K away from your commercial licence and another 70K away from your degree only to earn half of what you are most likely earning now. Pilots are often up at 3 am and have to function well at all hours. At least now you have the ability to attempt a normal sleep cycle. As a pilot your schedule changes almost daily. One day you are awake all night then a few days later up and on your way to work while your friends are still making their way home from the bars. It is common to lay awake in the hotel and sleep your days off away at home, so if you are looking for a better chance at a normal sleep cycle then this job is not it.


I would advise going to college at night and sticking with the job for a while.

SkyHigh

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