rant or not to rant..??
what the hell .. airlines 'only' want cadets so they can train a monkey to monitor a computer...!!!
Better for that, now IF you are serious about following a passion that will enable you to live the dream as they say, go bush!
As others have already said - get a licence with the appropriate endorsements and go and learn to fly properly and earn respect of your peers and line managers as being a craftsman of your trade.
IF you want to go mainline later, that will be up to you but you will go there with the ability to make a decision and (hopefully) back it up with knowledge and skill.
Yes - I have a bent against the cadet system BUT my frustration is aimed at the bean counter management mentality that has managed to cut all aspects of the heavier end of RPT beyond the bone to the extent that it is bordering on criminal.
In spite of my rant, go flying and follow your dream.
The blue room is a fantastic yet very demanding mistress and a heap of fun..!!!
I'm feeling so much better now!
NNB