forget about pilots
By 2015 the Mercedes S class will feature an autonomous auto-pilot
By 2020 the Toyota Corolla will feature the same
By 2022 insurances will offer a premium if you promise to not touch the wheel of your car.
By 2025 the public will demand the same technology on airliners, claiming that the (human) pilot is the weak link in the safety chain.
By 2027 Boeing and Airbus will offer fully autonomous autopilots. First class will take the front seat. The 'aircraft commander' will now reside on the ground and 'command' at least 20 aircraft simultaneously.
My advise: Computer science, virtual reality, Human/Machine interfaces. You can still pilot your private microlight.