Originally Posted by
SystemB
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that for some, the journey of becoming an airline pilot is long, costly, tortuous and almost all-consuming. For others it’s much easier, depending on the circumstances and timing. So yes, when you finally
make it to where you feel that you’ve achieved your goals, but it took 15-20 years of work, sweat and huge personal and family sacrifice, then it’s all taken away (once again).. yes it’s a bit difficult to “fill that void”.
well said. Airlines for me is a family business, whole family works at one, and hoped to be working there once in the cockpit while my dad and brother still worked the MX side of things, won't happen now. Life goes on, have a decent p91 job lined up for a decent paybump from the regional levels.