Yes, we as pilots actually get paid to fly instead of the other way around. It seems that you have been tricked into being taught that you PAY to fly. The question you should be asking is how much is a company willing to PAY YOU to fly their airplanes. This is a job, not an expensive hobby. Stop paying to fly and we might actually make a living at this job. Any disagreement to my post is someone justifying themselves for lowering our wages. Thanks for your cooperation.