Redcarpet: surely that depends opon each persons own perception. I am very happily PA. I have just about the coolest job in the world (except perhaps a Top Gear presenter), I get paid well enough and have a pretty good retirement plan. Why would I want to go and join an airline, hardly actually fly the thing, and then only pull back on the stick (twice)? If it's only for the money, then please tell me which airlines are paying new guys enough money?