Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
Baseball is a good comparison when examining career progression in aviation. As I mentioned earlier if a player falls short however all they are out is a few summers and the cost of a leather glove and cleats.
Pilots have to invest a small fortune and most of a decade in order to get their chance.
Skyhigh
I have no small fortune involved.... I did give 7 years of service for my training, but thats the cost I endured. And I would do it again.....
Mr. MarineCorps has a point..... those guys in the minors didnt just decide to start playing ball...most started very young.... and spent a fair amount of time and money honing their craft......