Great anecdote and soooo true
Most pilots aspire to reach the "Next Level". Wannabees should have a lot of aspirations as they are right at the bottom but they seem to be so intently focussed on jumping past a few levels without progressing naturally and enjoying the experience of each level. It just takes some money to get ahead and then - there goes the industry's integrity.
Getting back to the nub of this thread though: Personally, I enjoy flying immensely and I fly a variety of types including jet and piston. I cant wait to get up in the morning and fly (whatever it is). "Next Level"? The only "Next Level" for me is the next FL going up
or down.
Perhaps the FTOs should introduce more of the stick and rudder aspect of flying? Perhaps like the good old days when we had to do aerobatics
OTOH that'll mean reducing their margins...
