If it were Air Canada the choice would be easy. But an operator flying old B727's, as well as starting as a second officer (FE) on 30000CAD should make the decision somewhat easier. Especially that with Your present income You probably could affort obtaining an instructor rating.This would allow You...

33yrs

Maybe a few more years and flying hours might increase the tolerance level.

For me it's 26 years ago I obtained my first pilot licences. Since then I have lived 3 years in poverty flying at minimum wages to enjoying now flying my own airplane during days off. I went through a divorce and re-married and have a lovely Daughter. We moved several times .I've seen the world. Fle...

Cat Driver, flying those things pays the bacon. The fun flying is done on small se.airplanes in my free time(paid by those things). But I still love the first 10 min. and last 10 min. of handflying 744's. Sim.checks-recurrencies can be fun to.

Who cares , this will add to inflation and the next year wage-negotiations will reflect this, hence an increase in salary. All things staying equal.

The end of the allergy season is in sight. Yippee!!!

In some companies thy are called co-co's ,or relief pilots. They can operate above in cruise , above 20000' on long haul flights on aircraft as the B744, B777 A340 etc. It is very often an entry position .

As a career-pilot I have always loved going to work . On my days off I enjoy flying my small plane. Yes, times where somewhat challenging in the beginning of my career but more than worthwhile going through. No matter which airplane from small single engine to B744, all are a pleasure to fly.

Battle of Britain.

There is always light at the end of the tunnel.

I like all the global major established airlines. They offer good and stable working conditions as well as good equipment to work with.

To give my Wife the lifestyle she is accustomed to. I have been fortunate to pursue my passion ,being aviation, as a career as well as in my leisure time. Aviation is very rewarding.

Flying small-planes.

B744

I totally agree with bue side up. If You have the right to work in Europe and the desire to obtain JAA ATPL licences, then Europe has good employment/income prospects for Pilots. Yes the flying was fun in Canada but the pay was unacceptably low. As time spend in the right seat one can generally stat...

The original question was ,what kind of income does one need to own/maintain an airplane. I remember seeing ,a few years ago in a COPA newspaper, an average income of aircraft owners in Canada being mentioned as 90000CAD. Canada is still one of the few countries were airplane ownership is feasable. ...

You do not need to be a Pilot to work the ramp. If You are young You'd be better of studying and then look for a pilot's position.

Great choice. Boeing makes great airplanes. I also prefer Boeings philosophy over Airbus.

And it is equaly important not to take Your office at FL350 as Your recreational flying at 3500ft for granted. But enjoy it while it lasts.