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The only guys making anywhere near those figures have their own rigs. If you think learning to fly was expensive look at the cost to outfit and maintain a welding rig. It's akin to running your own business, working contract work.
No cheap Chinese crap on those things, just Blue and Red.
This is true and the work is tough but they also get a hefty daily rate on top of their hourly when they own their own rig. It's a lot of money.