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SethGreene531 · M
Aerospace engineer, then a pilot.
For military and space projects.
Realized I'd rather ride them than build them, and pursued a career as a commercial pilot for an airline.
A military flying career was also an interest.
Attended flight academy, then 9/11 happened.
Jobs weren't there. So I entered a different industry.
With time and maturity, I eventually realized the precarious nature of a flying career. I talked to a lot of pilots, ex-pilots, colleagues and business owners.
The takeaway was that Aviation as an industry, demanded unquestioning allegiance, & sacrifice; but gave nothing back to its people---and felt it owed them nothing. It simply kept asking for more.
In short -- I dodged a silver bullet.
For military and space projects.
Realized I'd rather ride them than build them, and pursued a career as a commercial pilot for an airline.
A military flying career was also an interest.
Attended flight academy, then 9/11 happened.
Jobs weren't there. So I entered a different industry.
With time and maturity, I eventually realized the precarious nature of a flying career. I talked to a lot of pilots, ex-pilots, colleagues and business owners.
The takeaway was that Aviation as an industry, demanded unquestioning allegiance, & sacrifice; but gave nothing back to its people---and felt it owed them nothing. It simply kept asking for more.
In short -- I dodged a silver bullet.
Ohplease47 · F
@SethGreene531 fantastic story! Ty
