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Old 17th Sep 2016, 15:59
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No.

Answer: No. Period.


And to the thread opener: good choice, glad you're taking the chance and tell those kids something about the real world, because our job is one of those which is still rather over-glorified, especially among young people.


As a side note: I'm working for a big major airline in Europe which is widely considered as a very good employer and I'm not frustrated nor grumpy about my work life... but even here, it's just not worth it to jump in and persue a career as a pilot anymore. As entry hurdles for pilots become lower everywhere it's getting more tempting for those kids whose options are more limited anyway and I'd say though: just don't, stay away from aviation! The reasons have been elobarated enough on this forum, I guess.


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