Comment

Comment on A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.

SendMePhotos@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

To address the pilot pay, in my own opinion I think that flying is reasonably paid. Most entry level jobs (in my area) range between 70-90k. This is comfortable for the most part and above all common jobs.

The main issue for me is the training costs. I would still be headed towards the aviation industry if I wasn’t held back by the financial debt that I would incur.

source

Sort:hotnew top

Shirasho@lemmings.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Pilots are paid bank BECAUSE the training is so expensive. If you make the training cheaper the compensation will drop with it. Of course lowering the barrier to entry is a good thing, but don’t expect the compensation to remain high.

source
- SendMePhotos@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  You right. But like, ironically, I can’t do the training with a family to care for.
  
  source
  - Canadian_Cabinet@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
    It also depends if you go with a school or an independent instructor. I spent a good chunk of cash getting my PPL before I decided to change careers because of how expensive every step towards my ATP would be
    
    source
    SendMePhotos@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
    Yeah, I went 141 and est total cost was over 150k but that has government assistance for a portion where I didn’t have to pay up front.
    
    Part 61 is absolutely cheaper overall but you have to pay up front with no assistance.
    
    source