Originally Posted by
Baradium
The expense of flight training doesn't really correlate well with "many jobs you will get starting out of college." Especially for those who are actually doing it with a degree. That's closer to going to nursing school or a doctorate program after college. Not only that, but by the time someone has started at a regional it isn't their first job in their field anymore either. I'm actually impressed you had the gall to make that statement.
The top end in aviation doesn't correlate well with other careers either. Apples to oranges.
In aviation, you invest, pay dues, and take risk. If it works out, you have relatively epic compensation and QOL.
If not, hopefully you like to fly. But you can still enjoy non traditional schedule flexibility.
Only way to get more at the entry level...
1. Market forces. We see this in action now... that's why it's not still $20k.
2. Hope the major pilots give you some of their money (we won't, we already paid our dues).
3. Vote with your feet.