What are the reason to choose career as a commercial pilot rather than airforce pilot…??
First, I’m going to assume we’re focused on flying for an American airline or flying for the United States military. I can’t comment on the global picture. The answer to your question is, the advantages don’t have to be separate. Joining the Air Force is a great start to a career in the airlines, if not the absolute best ticket around. Heck, it’s a good start to any career, and flying heavies in the Air Force is about as dangerous as flying 737s out of Miami, not to mention more rewarding. Yes, the airline industry is a very volatile job market with massive ups and downs. The pay travels a sinusoidal curve, as do the hiring numbers. The airline business is a challenging endeavor for any company to make money with, let alone an individual pilot. While getting started in the airlines without the military, you’ll make less than your military junior officer counterpart who’s still in flight school. The money only starts coming in when you start getting senior. The flying is not as difficul
