What are the 8 Best Bits About Being an Airline Pilot
There are many perks to being a commercial airline pilot. These are our top 10 perks:
Flying – Taking the controls multi-million-pound aircraft and navigating it through the skies is something you can never tire of
Travel – You get to see the world, especially over a long-haul network
Pay – the pay is generally very good compared to other industries
Responsibility – taking care of hundreds of passengers every day and getting them safely to their destination is very rewarding
The View – You have THE BEST office view in the World. Sunrise, sunsets, stunning landscapes – you see it all from 36,000ft.
Time Off – You normally get lots of time off as a pilot. In some cases, you have more days off in the year than days you go to work.
The People – You get to meet and work with some fantastic people who will share your love for aviation
Staff Travel –  You often get highly discounted airline tickets for yourself, friends and family