Hi All,
I guess the 'for and against' of a career in aviation will continue along the lines of 'heart versus head' for many years to come.
Approached from a purely clinical perspective, the job may not be what it once was and therein lies the deterrent for many would-be pilots. It can call for a huge sacrifice, both personally and financially, without any guarantee of success. And yet, when passion comes into play, logic may well go on leave. Only the individual can really balance out what works for them.
Here are some more thoughts on the topic I wrote a while back.
So you want to be a pilot? By Owen Zupp.
Cheers
Owen