Originally Posted by TheBaron

Like I said, 2000 census (the last one with completed data) was 21,857. 2008 numbers are an estimate. 2010 numbers are not released yet. 2010 Census
My point is, if you are wanting to play this game, know what you are getting into, plan accordingly, and realize you are a cog in the machine. If you want more out of a career start your own business. As much as we (pilots) like to boast about our unique and valuable abilities, we aren't any more critical than the guy that loads, fuels, or maintains the plane.