Originally Posted by BURflyer
SkyHigh I realise you get your jollies up by bringing down the pilot profession because you faild but please don't talk about wages. Your point might be understandable if one spends life at the regionals. If you move up to fractionals or major airlines, there is no question that you will be making more than 100k at the least in a few years.
First of all aviation failed me. I was there the entire time and gave it 100% for nearly 20 years. I never failed a check ride, graduated with a degree in aviation and business with honors, am in good health and have letters of recommendation from every employer except for one. My only fault was that I am not prepared to throw my entire life down the tube in pursuit of a hopeless endeavor. Perhaps if I was single I would still be out there but with a family in tow I feel that it is simply irresponsible to continue.
To address your other point few will make it to the majors and if they do it will be after a decade of efforts in lower positions. In addition the lucky few who do make it to the majors will enjoy a decade more of lower wages and perhaps a furlough or two along the way.
My point here is that other professions offer what is now senior major airline FO pay to starting college grads. These people will be light years better off by the time their peers in aviation even get close. Pilot compensation is falling rapidly by the wayside as the real world surges ahead. I think that it is important to consider that.
SkyHigh