Disadvantages Of Becoming An Airline Pilot

Being such a glamorous and a reward-rich job, being an airline pilot isn't as easy as it looks. Here, we look at some of the disadvantages of being an airline pilot.

• Stressful Job: If you search online for the most stressful jobs in the world, an airline pilot would be among the top 3. Pilots need to be in the top of their game to handle a $80 million dollar state-of-the-art machinery.
• Irregular schedules: If this job appeals to you, you need to forget about weekends and holidays. Airlines get the busiest during the peak season, so an airline pilot needs to be on duty as and when the company demands.
• Health is everything: A pilot needs to be medically fit in order to fly. He/She needs to keep their Class 1 medical valid. Fail the test, and your license may get suspended.
• Away from Home: Pilots are constantly flying to dozens of places with layovers, meaning they rarely spend their time at their home with their loved ones and missing important occasions.
• Sleep Cycle: Flying long hours and red-eye flights make pilots' circadian rhythm go for a toss. Jet lag makes the body feel fatigued.
• Studying is forever: Airline pilots needs to be current with all their theory and flying skills, so they need to pass all their simulator checks every 6 months.

Being an airline pilot isn't easy, but with sheer dedication and a passion for flying, one can overcome every obstacle with ease. What do you think of this profession? Let me know in the comments below!