They also have their private planes and little single props sharing the airspace as well. There have been a few minor incidences because of that. Dumb ass newbie pilots are like a blistering wildcard waiting to explode.

You can thank the rich people for that. Paying off politicians so they have no noise at their beach. Most unsafe departure procedure anywhere because richie riches bought a house near an airport yet don't like the noise.

I'm a Captain at Southwest Airlines and have had a lucky career path via civilian. My answer to the last question is also a resounding "Don't do it." It is a career path that doesn't reward your abilities or hard work just your timing. It takes a lot of time, money, education to become a pilot and the end result is…

This is cool!! Thanks for doing this, Andy.

I'm not surprised by his ending advice. I sat for three interviews with regional airlines in 2005, and decided I couldn't afford to work for $25k/year hoping to get a seat upgrade and establish a career. Instead I went the charter route, flying part-time in small turboprops. I wish things had been different though.