Being a pilot requires dedication and a willingness to learn. As a pilot, you’ll often be responsible for many lives, and much of your training will focus on what to do in an emergency. For accomplished pilot Rob Bitzer, being a pilot is a rewarding profession. Rob was able to advance rapidly through the ranks and his skill controlling aircraft, combined with his interest in planes, made aviation an easy choice. But being a pilot definitely is not for everyone. Much of the work is going to be very repetitive, and it can be difficult to get a job at a major airline, if that’s what you’re looking for.