I can't say I'm surprised to read this. From what I've seen, there's almost a disincentive to become a pilot. You have to spend years starving, run up massive debt and run the risk of losing your job if you fail a physical.

Fewer Americans are getting their pilot's license, recreationally and commercially - Rachel Belle | MyNorthwest.com

He says becoming a professional pilot for an airline is no longer a desirable career.

"To earn all your certificates, get the necessary experience to move on to an airline, or something else, is going to cost around $100,000 to $120,000. First three for our years working in the airlines, you're only going to earn about $22,000 or $23,000 a year. It's very poor pay. And then the lifestyle. It would have to be for somebody who is not married or who could afford to be away from home three weeks out of the month."

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Question: how accurate is this video? Reasonable or does he overdo it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJk9Skxyi84