Aviation offers many exciting careers. From air traffic controllers, to maintenance, to ground personnel, to cabin crew and beyond. All play a vital role to the aviation industry and the success of an airline. The most prestigious, or most noticed career in the industry is that of the airline captain. Everyone looks up to a captain as he or she enters the cockpit of an aircraft wearing their uniform and 4 gold bars. They are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a multi-million dollar aircraft. The airlines and passengers have put their complete trust in the pilots. A pilot is a career with great earning potential. It is a career that offers excitement and the opportunity to travel. Pilots travel to many destinations both on and off duty. It is one of the most exciting careers in the world. It is also a career of incredible responsibility; a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Pilots must be well trained and have a professional attitude to live up to these ...