Actual flying is not too stressful, but commuting to work, dealing with security, quickturns, delays, passengers, preflighting in bad Wx, mechanical issues, de-icing, and taxiing are all pretty stressful. Two legs a day is tolerable, but after that it becomes non-fun unless it is a Wx, Mx, and delay- free day.

 

yikes, that is scary

 

I can see where some would stress over the above issues, but I do not. It may see impossible but with my history I've learned not to sweat it. I do my best and just let the cards fall where they may. I'm not saying that my life is completely void of stress that would be ridiculous.

See you on line.

 

It clearly wasn't an English degree...

 

Simple mistake and yes it was not an English degree (Mgmnt & Economics). Thanks for wasting your time posting off topic. If we all spent our time pointing out errors in English, then we would get anywhere. Most of the posts are made rather quickly; we do have lives we have to attend to.

 

Exactly which mistake are we talking about?

 

The arguing in this thread is unproductive. In today's economy and corporate environment, no job is secure.

I left aviation to pursue my other "career" only to recently learn my employer is being sold to another company. It's entirely possible my position will be eliminated in six months.

I'm not complaining about the change of events. It's the way of the world these days. There isn't much I can do about it other than investigate other opportunities. Fortunately, I didn't spend my entire working life in aviation - I possess other skillsets.

So, I may return to flying. It is what it is.

No job or employer is perfect. None. Go to work, do your best, and be professional. And always have a Plan B or C (or even a D) in place.

If you dislike the direction of aviation, you have the power to make a change. Life is about choices. More importantly, life is too short to be unhappy.

Peace

 

You're a funny man. I have no bone with you so don't pick one.

 

I Agree.

That's why I don't entirely agree with pilot's getting an "AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE" degree or any other aviation degree. I understand that the majority US College graduates don't end up working in the exact field that they posses a degree for, but an "Aviation" degree is about as useful as a "PE" degree. It's doesn't exactly broaden your horizons out side of aviation.

I don't want to start anything here, it's just my opinion.

 

I wouldn't pay a dime for any degree that only taught you how to do one job in one industry (*cough* Professional Pilot degree at ERAU *cough*). However, I got a degree in Aviation, but very little of my course work was spent on flying. The majority of it was spent on management, airport operations, planning, design, consulting, safety, etc. There's a lot of jobs in aviation that don't involve flying. Most of the people I graduated with are doing them and making more money...