Originally Posted by raafwannabe
Over automation
The fact that pilots may very well not be required or in very low demand in 30 years time (drones, completely automatic or ground controlled aircraft)
You go and ask any potential passenger if they would willingly board an aircraft knowing that there was no human in the cockpit flying the plane. I think the airlines would have a hard time convincing the public it's a good idea, particularly since the news media seem hell bent on portraying aviation as unsafe and reckless.