Originally Posted by
rdneckpilot
Yes you should pursue a career in aviation if you like flying as much as you stated. Just remember that passenger airline flying is just one of the many over rated jobs in aviation. Broaden the scope of your search for opportunities in the industry. Something will work for you and make you happy. Don't look at the pay for justification to take a job or specific career track. I have worked in law enforcement, 135, 121 freight, 121 passenger, flight instructed and corporate aviation. I have recently moved into agricultural aviation and love it. I'm home every night, make a fair living for my time investment and absolutely love the flying. I also have enough free time to teach again which is something that I missed. I will never make what I could as a career 121 pilot but I don't care. You will just have to open your eyes to other possibilities and find what makes you happy as a person. With all of the opportunities in the aviation industry the chances of not finding a job you really like are slim in my opinion.
This is outstanding advice. This is the best advice by far. There are many exciting opportunities in aviation. Its a very rewarding career. Don't limit your scope to airline flying. It's true... too much of what you hear from those guys today will only bring you down. There's lots of fun ways to get paid flying. It won't make you rich. But it can make you happy.