I am now a firm believer that the industry is what you make of it, not the other way around,
Some operators are flat out busy and some are quiet, basically the way it has always been.
As far as airlines are concerned if you want it , go and get it.
meet all of thier requirements , jump through thier hoops , and you will get there, don't waste your time on the past because the past is exactly it.
Work hard and smart and it happens well atleast that's what I am hoping for.
Good luck buddy and cheers for the future.