I have been in aviation for 28 years. I have flown for the airlines and flown corporate. I love to fly, BUT if I had to do it all over again I would have stayed at UPS as a manager and would be able to retire at my current age of 49. Unfortunately aviation has proven to be a tough way to earn a living. Many broken marriages, lots of nights away, all for little pay when you consider other professions that make more money and your home every night. I have talked with many people who have this dream of living the good life as a pilot and I tell them the reality and just like kids they will not listen. Don't get me work, I love my job and the company that I work for but it still is aviation. My advise is get it out of your system while your young so that you can change your career before it's to late and your stuck. Good Luck!!

chopper man