I would just like a relatively secure job in the industry that'll let me fly.......... is this possible for keen, genuine pilot?
Yes, just keep in mind the comments above about retiring on Hope Island, kids in private school etc etc.
Who out there in the industry can give me there honest opinion on how they are going in the industry, are you happy, enjoying it, is the love for flying still there or feeling they should have chosen a different career ect.
There are plenty out there who are loving it... Poor, but loving it. Also, as you may infer from these columns... a few who are bitter and twisted about their 'career choice'... and some who have spent a fortune getting all the bells and whistles but given it all away and decided to become computer programmers or something.
Good luck!