Pros And Cons of Being a Commercial Pilot

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PROS OF BEING A COMMERCIAL PILOT

    AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD FOR FREE
  • AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD FOR FREE

Commercial Pilots fly around the world for free. Their job affords them the luxury to travel around the world, without having to pay a penny for it!
Being a commercial pilot, you have a chance to visit exotic locations, stay in five-star hotels and experience the culture and cuisine of different countries!
  •  AN EXCITING JOB
AN EXCITING JOB
This profession is extremely different from a typical nine to five job. An average 9 to 5 worker spends a large chunk of the year in the same office/cubicle. He/she commutes on the same route for most part of the year.
A commercial pilot’s working hours are not fixed (in most of the cases). The working space (cockpit) is not as dull and boring as an office/cubicle. The route that a pilot flies also changes from time to time. All these factors make this profession exciting and venturous.
  •  DECENT PAY AND PERKS
DECENT PAY AND PERKS
Commercial Pilots square measure paid very well by their employers. Things have changed in the recent past and the salary is not as good as it used to be. Junior pilots are not paid a huge salary. Still, senior pilots square measure remunerated well for his or her service.
  •  LEAVE WORK AT WORK
Leave at work
The main task of an airline pilot is to fly the aircraft that he/she has been assigned to. Once that task is done, his/her work is over. Depending upon the schedule, once the work is finished, he/she may return back to family/home!
Now consider a typical 9 to 5 job. Many nine to five professionals square measure burdened with excess work. They are forced to carry work to their home (after work). Leaving work could be a luxury that several pilots will afford!

    Attractive Perks and Allowances
  • ATTRACTIVE PERKS AND ALLOWANCES

Apart from their good salary, commercial pilots also get to enjoy perks and benefits such as – free travel, food, accommodation, other allowances, etc.






CONS OF BEING A COMMERCIAL PILOT

    LOW SALARY FOR JUNIOR PILOTS
  •  LOW SALARY FOR JUNIOR PILOTS

Aviation industry has undergone huge changes in the recent past. Airlines are aiming at maximizing their profits. As a result, life has become hard for freshers and junior pilots. Junior pilots are paid a lower salary. It takes a while before their salary is increased.

    HEAVY INITIAL INVESTMENT
  •  HEAVY INITIAL INVESTMENT

Commercial Pilot training is expensive. After the basic training comes ‘rating’. Rating is not a cheap affair either! The initial investment (for training) is pretty high. Not everyone can afford it!

    HARD OUT THERE FOR JUNIOR PILOTS (IN FINDING A JOB)
  •  HARD OUT THERE FOR JUNIOR PILOTS (IN FINDING A JOB)

Yes, you read it right! For junior pilots, it is not very easy to land a good job! Many of them are forced to start small. They are forced to take up regional airlines, flying small aircraft. Many young pilots face this initial period of struggle.

  • PERSONAL LIFE SUFFERS

PERSONAL LIFE SUFFERS
Constant traveling ends up in commercial pilots staying aloof from their family for a protracted time. This means that they get to spend less time with their family. This is a sacrifice that many commercial pilots are forced to make.

    HEALTH CONCERNS
  • HEALTH CONCERNS

Constant traveling and irregular sleep patterns can take a toll on one’s health. It is not uncommon to see commercial pilots suffering from fatigue.

    NEED TO STAY FIT
  • NEED TO STAY FIT

Commercial Pilots undergo medical tests periodically. These test ensure that they are fit to fly. Failing a medical test could change the course of their career! Due to this reason, commercial pilots have to strive hard and maintain their health. For accomplishing this task, they have to follow a disciplined lifestyle and make lots of sacrifices.

    RECURRING TRAINING

  • RECURRING TRAINING

The aviation business is evolving at a speedy pace. New technology is being introduced each day. A modern aircraft’s cockpit is not like how it was 20 years ago. In order to remain updated, commercial pilots ought to endure revenant training.
These are some of the pros and cons of being a commercial pilot.If you want to become a commercial pilot you can check out the other blog How to become Pilot in India. If you are curious to know the salary of various commercial Pilot you can check out the other blog Pilot Salary in India.

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