The wages arent low to prevent people from doing low wage jobs for very long.

The wages are low because people agree to work for them, because there's no pilot shortage, because of cheap employers, because there's no shortage of dazed wannabees with shiny jet syndrome who will work for nothing, and because people are willing to accept it.

Lets face it, airlines and corporations have been selling jobs for some time, charging those willing to prostitute themselves for training, interviews, ratings, etc...and there's been no shortage of those willing to bend over for it. It's the typical race to the bottom. Not asking what one can do to get some solid time and experience under their belt, but how they can get the absolute minimum. Do as little as possible. Be as little as possible.

It's the gospel of the milennial church. Much like the guy that pulled up to the opposite side of the fuel pump a few days ago as I filled up. "sure wish this stuff was free," He muttered. "I dont see why they cant just give it to me."

There are lazier, but not much.