Originally Posted by
FWRWATPLX2
..Anything prior to that or since, flying helicopters was a disappointment. Why? It is the stuff the rat bag employers expect you to do for them. And, they have no compunction telling you, 'if you don't do it, I will find someone who will'. Put your life, your Pilot Licence, your reputation on the line, just so they can make a buck. You work your a$$ off, take the risks, carry the company, then they go out of business anyway, and don't pay you what they owe you, in the end. Goodbye, not even a thank you....
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What he said. If you have all that money to blow on pilot training, blow it on something else. Your family should be the number one priority and chasing an expensive pipe dream at your age with very little chance of a return on that investment - certainly not in the next 5 to 10 years - is somewhat selfish and not in the best interest of your family. Learn a trade. Roof tilers and plumbers earn heaps more than newly minted commercial helicopter pilots.