Originally Posted by
OldManReverend
I like to take pride in things I do too, but don't tell me you joined this industry for other reasons like, good pay, benefits, and work rules?
Why? Whats wrong with picking a profession that pays well? When I began training, pre 9/11 wages were still around. The reason I picked this profession was that it would PAY well, and second, I thought it would be fun. I guess wrong on both accounts.
I really hate it when pilots basically say they 'had to do this', and they would do it for nothing. Its that attitude that has ruined, and will continue to bring this industry down. We all know that flying an airplane is funner than typing up spreadsheets, but is it really worth the cost? I think most of the new generation of future airline pilots (if educated about the realities of the industry) will choose different careers. Economically it doesn't make sense.