When I saw things getting bad in the economy, I knew it would be a long road ahead for the airlines. I went back to school and got my Masters. After 3 years on the job, I am making well into the 6 figures. I was told by pilots much smarter than myself that I needed a plan B when the going got tough. That is exactly what I did. I made a plan B for myself and it has worked out. If you are stuck in the airlines, retool yourself and work on your plan B now. It is the only way for things to get better for the airline industry. When things get better, you can move back into flying. It things never get better, you just made the best career move of your life.