It takes someone 2000 hours of classroom supervision to become licensed to cut peoples hair and 90 days and possibly as little as 100 hours to become a commerically rated pilot.

Just last night on Mythbusters they proved that a novice could land an Airbus with very little instruction. The Simulator teacher told the camera that modern airliners could virtually fly and land themselves.

Yesterday I read on the internet that airline pilots were among the "top ten most overpaid professions". Even after the cutbacks of 911 they still claimed that airline pilots are overpaid.

Companies will lower minimums before they raise pay. Modern Jets do not require much in terms of skill. Some regionals, I have read on this forum, are considering opening thier own cadet programs.

The future is bright for those who merely wish to fly a plane but miserible for anyone who intends to make a living and have to a life while doing it.

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