I very nearly became a commercial pilot - i didn't just think about it, i actually had sponsorship with a an airline, but ultimately decided against it. With that in mind....
Benthere just summed it up really neatly for me
"Would I trade my experience with flying for anything else?
Absolutely not.
Would I, as a young man today, given current prospects go into professional aviation?
Absolutely not. "
back in the day, I'd have gone for it. But this brave new world is not a happy one for the airline pilot. I was told this by pilots. I put a lot of thought into it myself and came up with that conclusion independently. And i think its only going to get worse.
Do i get bored at work ? yep
Did I nevertheless make the right choice ? for me, definitely
