Few questions regarding becoming an airline pilot.
1)What happens to jobless pilots? Do they ever get a job or seek other career?
2)How much time it will take to get behind the wheels of an aircraft after finishing CPL training?
3)When should one consider getting ATPL?
4)How much is the salary of an airline pilot? How much time will it take to recover the money spent in training?
5)What happens if an airline pilot becomes medically unfit after flying for good amount of time? Will he loose his job permanently or may resume his job after getting treatment? What kind of medical problems can cause permanent termination of job?
I am planning to opt for career in aviation once I finish with my college degree. I don't have any interest in engineering but I think it is always better to be on safe side if I don't become successful as a pilot (although I am sure I will, only thing is I need proper answer to the above questions).
PS: I live in India and it would be great if anyone can answer me in context of India.
Thanks. Any reply would be appreciated!