Originally Posted by
woodfinx
One of the major problems with this bill is that it is a direct slap in the face to pilots who are fresh out of training and tens of thousands of dollars in debt. I am a 700 hour pilot and have been CFIing for 2 years (CFI @ 150). At present rate I would have to keep instructing another 2 years AT BEST to get an ATP and get a job, that is 5-6 years of my life, including training, that would be dedicated to time building all for a job that pays just enough to support myself heaven forbid I wish to pay off said debt or start a family. And I am on backside of the curve, not the front side.
Now granted this is my situation, I am also currently applying to the Navy so hopefully I will not have to deal with all of it.
Collectively aviation in the U.S. has always been regarded as the safest in the world, I have no idea why one crash (which inevitably will happen) is grounds for changing what has worked for so long. Talk about fixing a problem that doesn't exist, way to go reactive government.
WOW. I thought it was the front side of the curve, as you put it, people that had the "I want it now" entitlement syndrome. No offense Gen "Y"ers. I'm sorry, but a lot of people in this industry weren't even able to get airline jobs with 1500 hrs. Times are much different than 4-5 years ago, and the 250 hr airline pilot is a thing of the past. GOOD RIDDENS!! Your whinning isn't going to get much sympathy. Go fly 135 for a while and you will eventually appreciate what you've learned from that valuable experience, cause it may save your life some day.
Regards,
PtP; Living life one slap in the face at a time.