Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
Jetjock,
It is a certainty that you will not enjoy an even close resemblance to what your father and uncle enjoyed. Those days are gone forever. It must be easy to be able to pull the wool over your eyes given examples from thirty years ago. Wake up, you are handicapped to reality.
I am not saying that it is impossible to become an airline pilot. Hell, they are practically giving the jobs away as it is. My point is that most of the benefits and compensations once given are gone now and will continue to reduce with time. If you are satisfied with that then by all means enjoy your life. Others here have an interest in self preservation.
Though I thoroughly enjoy this conversation sadly I must leave now. I will check back later though and will gladly reply to any response.
SkyHigh
30 year ago, wool over my eyes, and giving jobs away. Did you not read were I said my uncle is currently a hiring CA at SWA and my father retired 2 years ago with over 35 years of airline experience. GET REAL, it's obvious that the industry is totally different.
Doesn't every industry give the job away to people who have the proper education and experience? Who are you to determine who is qualified? Are you the FAA? Are you the Airline? Obviously not, so if they choose to hire qualified individuals with the proper education and experience (that they determine), then how can you say they are giving the job away. Do high school graduates with out any experience or training get the job? Do the airlines pay for you CPL? Do the airlines take anyone with a checkered back ground? NO!!!
Lawyers go right into practicing law after they pass the appropriate exams and doctors do the same. If you complete their training and pass their exams then you WILL find employment somewhere. Just like you should!
Explain to me why a pilot who has passed the appropriate ratings and exams, completed a 121/135 ground school and are PROVEN able by the FAA and AIRLINE; doesn't deserve to learn from a well qualified CA for 1000+ hours slamming gear until he is prove qualified by both the FAA and AIRLINE to become a CA. Yes some pilots are better than others but you can't half ass your way through an ATP Type ride. Just like ALL OTHER JOBS, there are the weak who find a way to perform at the right times.
GET REAL! Your narrow minded!!!