C150J
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, but this seems to be the most appropriate place to voice my concerns. I'm currently a 500 hour multi-engine pilot and a junior at an Ivy League university. The school I attend is heavily involved in UAV/UCAV research, and from what I've seen, I'm very nervous about the future of pilots.
I understand that there will always be someone up front monitoring systems on PAX planes, but it looks like that's all they'll be doing, as the automation in store is RIDICULOUSLY scary. What do you all think? I'm trying to get as much feedback as possible, as I'm twenty and am bound to run into such technology in my career.
Don't get me wrong, I love current cockpit technology and appreciate the workload reduction (I have some C-550 and Cheyenne IIIA time). HOWEVER, I'm seeing pilots being engineered out of their jobs at my school (not even pushing buttons, which I find satisfying).
So, what do y'all think? Are there certain niches in aviation that won't be affected (Law enforcement, helo's, etc.)?
I'm just trying to get an idea of what I'm getting into....
Thanks!
J.
I'm new to the forum, but this seems to be the most appropriate place to voice my concerns. I'm currently a 500 hour multi-engine pilot and a junior at an Ivy League university. The school I attend is heavily involved in UAV/UCAV research, and from what I've seen, I'm very nervous about the future of pilots.
I understand that there will always be someone up front monitoring systems on PAX planes, but it looks like that's all they'll be doing, as the automation in store is RIDICULOUSLY scary. What do you all think? I'm trying to get as much feedback as possible, as I'm twenty and am bound to run into such technology in my career.
Don't get me wrong, I love current cockpit technology and appreciate the workload reduction (I have some C-550 and Cheyenne IIIA time). HOWEVER, I'm seeing pilots being engineered out of their jobs at my school (not even pushing buttons, which I find satisfying).
So, what do y'all think? Are there certain niches in aviation that won't be affected (Law enforcement, helo's, etc.)?
I'm just trying to get an idea of what I'm getting into....
Thanks!
J.