Hey Guys,

First off, I want to say this is my sons account i set up for him...

I am a pilot of 18 years, and fly for Southwest. I really enjoy my job, and am glad my son also wants to carry on his fathers tradition. However, this morning he asked me a question. he said "Dad? is there a chance the aviation industry might not last long enough for me to enter as a pilot?" and i tried to answer in the usual fatherly way, "No son, people will always need to get to places fast, the industry will definitely last a very long time." But, then i started thinking about it...

Now, i must say, i have found myself curious to ask you guys what you guys thought as well? do you guys find problems with the industry such as the oil crisis? people drifting from the airline industry because of fear of flying? you know the general stuff.... is there a possibility of collapse of the industry? I want to secure my sons future, he is a aviation nut, as i was at his age...

Well i want to thank you those that post any responses, they are greatly appreciated...

Sincerely,

Timothy Walters
Oakland, CA