Sunday, October 26, 2014

10 Question Research Paper Assignment

The Path to Becoming A Pilot/Air Traffic Transporter

I decided to do my research paper on my current goals and aspirations, which are to become a pilot for a large airline or as a corporate pilot, with many unique or odd jobs/opportunities along the way. This is a wish that I've had my entire life, and I am happy that I'll be able to start formally researching the information on my own in addition to what I will later learn in my classes to get as best of an understanding.

1. How will stress affect my health and my ability to continue doing my job?
2. How much will it cost to receive the training necessary for my career fields?
3. How much competition is there in my job fields and, statistically, how many people never finish training?
4. What other lines of work will I be able to do if there are troubles in my current highly specialized field?
5. How will my job affect my personal life and the relationships between me and my friends, family, and girlfriends/wives?
6. Will I still be able to achieve my other life goals of volunteering at a fire department, traveling the world (not so easy if I go with ATC and being a pilot doesn't guarantee I'll enjoy my travels), and having a secure, permanent, and stable home life?
7. Will pursuing this career give me a new outlook on life?
8. How easy is it to rise through the ranks and take upon more responsibilities?
9. Will the work be replaced by computers and automation before I retire?
10. What are some unexpected obstacles that I may face?
11. How will my family feel knowing I work in a potentially very dangerous and sometimes purposely targeted job field?
12. Will I be able to recover mentally/physically if there's an accident or I cause complications?

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