I didn't want too say too much at first because I wanted other pilots views.
I was lucky in that I was sponsored and had another string to my bow, so that if things went pear-shaped I had other options.
My heart still says yes, but my head advises caution.
Aviation always has been bust or boom, full forwards or reverse with nothing in between.
I hope the end is in sight of these silly 99 pence fares which are not realistic in the long term, and are dragging the industry down.
Hopefully the industry can re-establish a sensible way forwards whereby the passengers pay a fair price and the airlines make enough profit to see beyond this year's accounts.
As others have said the answer may be to make sure he is aware of all the pros and cons and let him decide.
Thanks guys for the comments.