This is a quote from another thread:
Originally Posted by
ExperimentalAB
Unfortunately, I really don't think there is much we can do to educate the general public about our industry...it is far too complex. John Smith will forever remain ignorant to the crazy workings of the Airlines.
If we can't educate the public about our industry, WE NEED TO LEARN! Most of the people I talk to think we make about twice as much as we do. When I explain how little we earn, they can't believe it. When I tell them we only get paid from engine start to shut down (and how little of our day that makes up) they are speechless.
We pilots MUST learn how to inform the public about the realities of being a pilot. If we don't, the image (tacitly endorsed by our employers) of a bunch of overpaid, over-sexed, and over-whiny cry babies will continue to haunt us!