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Originally Posted by Sprint100  I'd have to disagree, because some guys and gals want to start a family and/or the human urge to have some of the more material things starts itching at them. Sacrificing for a pilot career is easier at this stage in life, but I wouldn't notion that it isn't hard, especially depending on the individual. I was single when I started training........... |
True. But, I'm referring to the financial responsibility of a 25 year old who is single, vs. someone who has a wife and kids to support. Of course the 25, single y/o may desire a family, but until then, surviving on FO pay, which can range in the $30-$40K range is very doable. People make it on much less.
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This brings me back to the original post, combine instructing and primary training and it isn't just one year. Forget the captain clause, if I could tell bill collectors to stop calling until after my first year as FO, I'd be game.
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I have never included training as part of one's career as a professional airline pilot, nor instructing. I look at it from the point you start working for an airline. I look at it the same way someone wouldn't include 4-6 years of college when calculating their years in a career, or a doctor including his 10 years of medical school as part of his career. Looking at it that way, it would definately bring average salaries WAY down. Especially while in school/training, when you are paying, not being paid. I guess it all depends on how you look at it.
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I definitely agree, but in reality it this opinion depends on who you talk to and what POV your coming from.
Just don't get me wrong ChrisH, I wish I could be a career pilot. I'm still training at my own pace and maybe it will happen, maybe it won't. It isn't as easy or one-sided as sacrificing in pay for training, etc. that would be like telling a drug addict, smoker, alcoholic that all you gotta do is stop. Point is that it works for some, but not the majority.
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Please don't get me wrong either. I am not arguing with you. Just stating how I view it. Certainly I realize bill collectors aren't going to stop calling until you become captain. Breaking into professional aviation does take sacrifice, and low pay for a few years. I guess I am just trying to point out that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, for those who are willing, and able to survive those first few years.