The job of a pilot

The job of a pilot is a very hard and risky, but prestigious one. Pilots travel thousands of kilometers a day and they can find themselves in different time and climate zone. They can see all parts of the world and get to know new people where they arrive. But a pilot also faces some problems. They often suffer from jet lag and can easily become tired when being in different time zones. They have to spend many days away from home and their families.

Even though many people think it is a real dream job, pilots must be responsible for other people because they hold the lives of a few hundred passengers in their hands. They are required to have hundreds of hours of training before that. Pilots must remain calm in dangerous situations and always have to make the right decisions. They also need to see and hear perfectly.

Many people believe that pilots are paid a lot of money. It is true for pilots who work for a big airline company, smaller budget ones cannot afford to pay their pilots that much. In today’s world, airlines are competing fiercely for their market shares. As a result, pilots may lose their jobs if airlines decide to cut costs.