MikeB525,
Real quick since we are talking about meterologist. Whats the lifestyle and salary of a TV news Meteorologist. My degree is in Broadcasting and I used to see those guys when we visted the TV stations.

How much does your 777 FO make per year? Here is my story. I am 37 years old commercial single engine pilot with around 460 hours. I will get my multi and CFI this summer. I was originally wanting to be an airline pilot. But after hearing and reading all the negativity on this board and others (which I dont understand why these people tell others not t pursue aviation yet they have been doing it themselves for years) that I am reconsidering. I realize there are other flying jobs out there as well. I am considering flying for law enforcement. I have found a department that flies 172's/182's. After some experience there, if I dont stay , I may go to the FAA and be a aviation safety inspector or flyi for thre flight inspection field office. Or I may teach aviation at a regular college or university. I dont mean a starving CFI.I mena an actual college professor in the aviation deparrtment. That would require me to geta MAsters degre in aviation or education which Iwant to do anyway.

I am not limiting myself to justairlines. I know thats what everyone thinks about. And dont get me wrogn. It would be great to fly from LAX to Hawaii to Japan. But I am not sure if I want to start out at a regional being 29 years old making 20K