Re: Changing careers...I think!
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aviation right now for pilots sucks, and probably will for a long time.
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Don't tell me that, I'm starting on the path to a career as a pilot this week.
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Oh yeah? Are you planning on going to a university for flight training, or are you just doing your certificates/ratings at an FBO?
There ARE still jobs for pilots out there still, so don't sweat it too much. The job security once you get that job is the real issue. One day you're flying a CRJ, the next you're on indefinite furlough. I don't mean to rain on your parade or anything, but if you are planning on getting into this career, you better be ready to make some sacrifices for it. The days of the airline captain making $200,000/year are over. Expect to make <$30,000/year for the first few years.
Anyways, just do your research, and have a backup plan if things go sour. Personally, I love to fly, but that's not a good enough reason for me to stay in this business.
Good luck to you.
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