It's not always the perfect job, but there are a lot of reasons you'll love it. Here are 10.

1) You're responsible for safely transporting passengers around the world, helping them get to vacations, weddings, births, and other important life events.

2) Kids look at you in awe.

3) You get paid to do what you love.

4) You get to work with some great flight crews.

5) Your work begins and ends at the airport, and who doesn't love airports? (at least most of the time)

6) You have a new schedule every month. Sometimes better, sometimes not, but always different.

7) Vacation time? If you're willing to be flexible, you can travel standby for free.

8) It's challenging to make the flight smooth from takeoff to landing without spilling anyone's coffee in the back.

9) Busting out of the clouds on an ILS is a great feeling, and your passengers wonder how you pull it off.

10) You'll have an office view like this, while doing what you love.