B1 – Intermediate
Every job has its pros and cons so before diving into something, we want to know everything about it – from pretty cool benefits that come with being an airline pilot to its pitfalls.
Read the article below to find out more about being a commercial airline pilot.
http://www.english-online.at/travel/airline-pilot/commercial-airline-pilot.htm
Discuss questions:
- Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not?
- What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
- What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
- Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
20 replies on “Commercial Airline Pilot – A Dream Job?”
1. No, I’ve never dreamed of becoming an airline pilot because I’m afraid of flying in big planes, besides is a long responsibility to have over a hundred lives in your hands that I really wouldn’t to take on.
2. My impression is that the pilots no longer have as good salary as they did a few years ago, the great competition between airlines makes them reduce costs an has an impact on salaries of the crew and the pilots, it’s a risky job for what they earn.
3. Pros: They travel to many different countries and see al parts of the world, they have a prestigious job and know new people.
Cons: They suffer the Jet Lag and become tired when flying through different time zones, assume great responsibility and risk job, and spend many days away from home and their family.
4. No, definitely not, I should lose my fear flying and study hard to be able to know the whole operation and controls of an airplane.
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Way to go!
Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not?
– No, I dreamed of becoming an flight assistant when I was younger, but that idea was discarded early.
What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
– It is a difficult job plenty of responsabilities, but it is also very interesting, grateful and very vocational as well.
What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
. Pros: travel around the world, visit new countries, salary, new colleagues.
– Cons: Not to see your family, long times out of your home, jet lag, long workdays
Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
– No, I am not an adventurous person, I like to stay at home and not to travel a lot, I would be afraid of driving a plane and taking so much responsibility.
Good job sharing your thoughts about the job of pilots.
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1. No, I have never dreamed of being an airline pilot. I love to travel, but being a pilot would be very scary and a big responsibility. Many people’s lives are in your hands. I would be afraid of bad weather conditions.
2. I think that airline pilot is a very interesting job. A good job if you are not afraid of flying or the turbulences.
3. Pros: allows you to travel all over the world, see new places, and meet interesting people. Cons: it can be very challenging and demanding, often requiring long hours and extensive training and a big responsibility.
4. No, I don’t think so. I couldn’t became an airline pilot because I am afraid of turbulence, of being in the air many kilometers from the ground carrying many people.
Nice to hear what you think about the job of being a commercial airline pilot. Thank you for sharing your answers.
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Keep up the good job!
-Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not?
– No I didn’t. Although I think It is an interesting job, I don’t fit with that roll.
-What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
– In my opinion, they spent a lot of time without their family and friends, and that it is something that I don’t want in my life.
-What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
-I think that if you are a independent person who likes to know the world around you all are pros… but if you are a social person who likes to spent time with your loved ones, only earn a lot of money could be a pro, and that not always happen.
-Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
-I dont think so. I get very nervous when things go wrong…
Good going with your writing exercise!
Remember to always, elaborate. So, perhaps you can even continue with a few more sentences stating why you think you cannot be a pilot.
Keep doing this exercise to improve further.
Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not?
When I was a child, I was a dreamer and, of course, I dreamed that I was pilot of war because I like fighter jets.
What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
I always thought that is a job where you can enjoy of the speed and be on sites where normal people don’t have access and you can feel free
What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
Surely, have a good salary and the privilege of can flight and feel you like a bird are pros.
Cons can be to be a long time away of home y away of you family.
Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
No, I don’t have. Right now, I am older and the dream finish.
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Until your next entry!
Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not?
All the children dream with pilot an aeroplane, it´s must be a great sensation and you can travel to anyone country also
What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
Airline pilot must be a stressful job, The pilots need a lot of techincal knowledges, the physical and mental preparation must be intensive, the crew and the passengers are your responsability.
What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
pros:
good status
travel by diferent countries
good pay
cons:
stay out of home very often
high responsability
Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
I think that it´s neccesary a preparation that today I haven´t, I only can fly comets.
You are doing well with your writing so far. All your efforts are very much appreciate. Keep going.
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1. Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not? I never dreamed about it but it’s true that I saw it as something super cool and interesting.
2. What is your impression of having a job as a pilot? I think that it should be very difficult and it’s hard to get this job.
3. What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot? I think the pros is that you can travel a lot, meet a lot oh new people and have an interesting job but in the other hand you have a lot of responsability as you are in charge of hundreds of people and also you have to stay away from home a lot of time.
4. Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot? no because I don’t have a good sight and I don’t see myself doing this job.
Good job answering the questions in this lesson.
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Keep up the good work!
1. Did you ever dream of becoming an airline pilot? Why or why not?
I’ve never thought it, maybe I thought to be a crew assistant when I was child.
2. What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
Hard work, too much responsibility and long-time not being with your family.
3. What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
The cons are:
1. You need to study too much to achieve this career.
2. Your English must be high
3. You are responsible of hundreds of people
4. You must remain calm in dangerous situation, to be control of your feelings
5. You are separated of your family long time when you are pilot of the long-distance flights.
The pros are:
1. You are well paid
2. You can visit a lot of cities
3. Important job with responsibility
4. Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
I have to say no in this moment, but I could develop some competencies important if I work on.
The more you practice, the better your skills in something becomes. Keep going with your writing practice.
Here’s a better way to write this one:
Have fun writing!
1. Have you ever dreamed of being an airline pilot? Why or why not?
Yes, when I was a child I dreamed of being a surgeon or a pilot. What attracted me to the pilots was the possibility of traveling and getting to know different places.
2. What is your impression of having a job as a pilot?
Now with the perspective of time I consider that he is a driver of a very expensive technical machine and in some cases with the responsibility for the lives of more than 400 people.
3. What are the pros and cons of being an airline pilot?
Pros: You can travel and get to know different places, be well paid if you work for one of the big airlines
Cons: Now with the level of technology that planes are equipped with, it can be a bit boring, they spend more time writing down and recording data than manually controlling the plane and making decisions based on weather, fuel, etc.
4. Do you think you have what it takes to become a pilot?
I think so, but I’ve never had the opportunity
Good job staying persistent in practicing your skills. Well done.
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Enjoy your writing practice.
– Yes, I deamed about this, in fact It was one of my future jobs when i was young, then I didn’t think about the difficult to reach it.
– My impression about being a pilot is that’s very dificult, streesfull and hight responsability.
– The pros to be a pilot are the salary and the views. The cons are probably the dificult to be a pilot an the responsability of this job
– I don’t have the courage to be a pilot. I use to fly every month but sometimes i feel bad when flying
Always try to elaborate more on your answers so you may be able to express your thoughts better.
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