Originally Posted by
soldierboy
So, as the industry is surrounded bybad news all around from these threads on APC, is it worth getting flight training and actually going for my dream or find another government job after I retire and make more money and not have to worry about all the stuff pilots are saying through these posts altogether??
Thank you for your advise. I don't want to engulf myself in a dream that won't come true or unattainablea and be able to progress in the occupation.
The smart financial decision would be to avoid a career in aviation. Its to volatile. No job security what so ever.
You will most likely be away from home a lot, which makes it hard to have a wife and family. As one 747 pilot told said " I love my wife/husband, but I always call her and tell her I'm on my way home; so the other guy can leave; you just never know".
You will be healthy long enough to start making the big bucks? Lots of medications you cannot take. Must be a medical exam every 6 month/1 yr.
Proficiency checks every 6 months/ 1 yr - some companies they are jeopardy events.
This industry isn't like most other jobs, where you can quit one company and go work for another and earn the same amount or more. Once you leave one company you start at the bottom in pay and seniority.
I'm not paranoid, I'm just giving out real information for you to think about and decide for yourself.
If I knew 6 years ago what I know now... I would have NEVER gotten into aviation. Ever consider becoming a anesthesiologist? Lots of school but LOTS of reward.