In the airlines, whats the hardest part of the work?
I hope I am posting in the right place!
I'm nearly forty with a wife and child. I've given up a great career in favour of one as an airline pilot and want to be prepared as much as possible for the challenges it will present to me, other than the obvious part of flying the aircraft.
I'm hoping to hear your personal opinion on where you feel the hard work really is as an ATP. We are all passionate about the best parts, but where does the energy drain really occur?
Is it dealing with stewardesses? Automation - (are we all control freaks)?! The toilets!?! Health issues?! The hours? Repetition? Your bosses? Delays?
I am aiming for Regional and Short Haul.....
Thank you!