Originally Posted by
mimark
Depends on what you consider what a good QOL is.
As an AIA you will work more days per month than an airline pilot. However, you will sleep in your own bed more. Other than TDYs you will be home, but you will be working 5 days a week unless on leave or a Federal Holiday.
What are the chances you will be forced to fly a drone? What do you do besides flying on the job?