Hey Fellas/gals,

I don't think its considered washing out/failing at all if you leave. I don't know any other industry where you get paid for 2 hours(think a really short turn) and are expected to sit ready reserve at the airport for 8? Thats all time at work away from your family or friends.

The airlines know that we as pilots are dedicated, hard working and willing to sacrifice all for the love of the flying job. Hence, they continue to abuse the crews and their willingness to go through hell and high water to get the job done.

In 20 years after your careers is over, I'm sure its great if I could've said I flew the 777. But it would be greater to have memories of my friends and family. For now I'm happy that I did get to fly the ERJ and will be content with that. Talk to enough Capts. and you'll know what a roller coaster ride an airline carrier can be.

Good luck and happy flying to anyone who sticks it out. Your a better professional aviator than me if you do. But I'll take the dad of the year award over that anyday...


PS. Sorry in advance if this post seems negative in tone. I know happy aviator's don't like hearing anything negative about the pilot profession <sarcasm>