There is one ubiquotous problem with 'flying' as a career.
It is nearly impossible to earn a living performing a function others are willing to pay to do.
Hence 'Pay to Fly' et al. I can't imagine the engineers as a creed engaging in such stupidity.
We even have scams like the 'Baby Branson' farce with 'Varsity'; folks are so desperate to get a 'white shirt' and gold bars on.
It is becoming hard to consider 'Flying' as a viable career. It's more a short term egotistic indulgence.
Sorry for any spelling; blame the blackberry / bus ride.