Don't know if i'd say they're not cut out to be aviators. I typically try to be an upbeat person, and i think we'd be hard pressed to find anyone here who doesn't like flying. The truth though is that there's only so much you can take for the joy of flying. At this point, I can see myself getting my flying fix from renting airplanes on the weekend, or, even having the financial means to buy a small plane. I'm never one to try and dash someone's dreams. But your perspective changes when you see people who have been employed at a major airline for nearly a decade, and actually WORKED at that company for 3 years or less. All while realizing they're going back on the street. Or downgraded major captains who are taking paycuts more than I made in a year. Same as Midwest pilots who have an ultimatum of fly for less, or let midwest airlines become smaller than midwest connection.

Seems to me that airline hiring may be cyclical, but it seems as though pay and working conditions are simply on the descent.