first, what if you’re not one of those hired? I’ve known plenty in that boat. What if a recession slows hiring? Can delay hiring for years. What if High Speed Rail really does take-off? Unlikely at this time, but could really put a crimp on lots of short haul flying. The Shutyle went from A300/B727 to ERJ/CRJ with Amtrak’s Acela. What if you lose your medical before covered by LTD? A friend recently died of cancer at 57, no LTD in corporate flight department. Ouch!
The Sixties was the last time we had hiring like today, the Seventies were a lost decade, no growth despite the WW II retirements. The Eighties had a big boom due to growth, continued thru the Nineties even with a recession. Then another lost 13 years.
No predictions, but aviation careers aren’t guaranteed and far riskier than, say, accounting.
GF