Naughty Nigel,
I totally agree with you but..............
Dont you remember the time when you where young and dreaming of becomming a pilot? We all taught the same way as long as we where learning how to fly. It is only after you have been employed for a couple of years as a proffesional pilot that you are able to see that there are also a lot of disdvantages!
And indeed that too many airline managers tend to use this as an argument: you guys earn money while enjoying a hobby!
To Charlie: be patient. Things will change eventually. But one tip: do not make big expenses unless you are sure of a job! Here in Belgium young pilots payed over 74000€ for their training. Now they are on the market as jobless pilots, no type rating, 220Hours total time......No way to get hired! And they need to pay for licence renewals etc....
Wait!
