Is a pilot career even worth it in 2026?
Posted by hitmesohardisawstars@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 3 comments
Especially since the fuel crisis is hitting countries hard right now. There are like a dozen wars going on, and a dozen more brewing in the near future. God forbid another pandemic hits us. Will pilots even be able to fly in the near future? Asking since I am considering getting a commercial pilot license, and the only thing holding me back, apart from the big fat loan I'll have to take from the bank, is the possibility of not even getting paid or not being able to fly for the upcoming decades.
NyJosh@reddit
I haven't heard of any mass furloughs or layoffs affecting pilots recently. Any career you choose will have shorter term periods of better and worse conditions. If geopolitical events that affect things for several months is enough to scare you away then maybe this isn't the best career for you.
CorrectCombination11@reddit
I bet the air force will say it's a great career.
EtwasSonderbar@reddit
Probably depends where you are?