It can be quite a bit different in Europe. In the US, you get to be an airline pilot either via a) military or b) years of hard graft and low-pay regional carr

It can be quite a bit different in Europe. In the US, you get to be an airline pilot either via a) military or b) years of hard graft and low-pay regional carriers. Compare this to a recent "Future Pilot" program that British Airways runs: http://www.britishairways.com/careers/futurepilot/futurepilot_home.shtml http://www.britishairways.com/careers/futurepilot/futurepilo... They need pilots, and even help fund a guaranteed loan for applicants that don't have the direct cash for the training fees. And from what I understand the salaries aren't that bad once you're flying for them.