Uhhh... Say Again?! A Glossary of Airline Terms
At a recent pilot hiring event, I was sitting at a table with three other pilots and one non-pilot. As breakfast went on, us pilots did...
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Keep the Clean Side Up
In previous articles, we’ve spoken about the importance of a good résumé, solid interview skills, and appropriate attire. The last thing...
Picking the Right Pilot Job: Part Two
Compensation It's often said that if you get into aviation for just the money, you are likely to find yourself disappointed at some point...
Picking the Right Pilot Job: Part One
My favorite burger joint is a place down in Florida. Apart from the never frozen, ground-fresh-daily, combination ground brisket and...
Considering a Professional Pilot Career?
I entered aviation on a whim. It wasn’t a family thing, it wasn’t in my blood, it wasn’t a life-long dream. I didn’t originally go to...
The Decision: Vocational School or College? Part Two
Financing One of the biggest objections/hurdles to overcome when it comes to earning your pilot certificates and ratings is paying for...
The Decision: Vocational School or College? Part One
If you’ve started doing your research into earning your professional pilot credentials, no doubt you’ve discovered that there are a few...
The Decision: Military or Civilian
In 2019, we hosted a FAPA Job Fair and Future Pilot Seminar in San Diego, CA. Directly across from the venue hotel was the San Diego...
Should You Become a Professional Pilot?
The decision to embark upon a piloting career is a momentous one. The career offers work satisfaction and quality of life that is...
How important is a four-year college degree for today's future airline pilots?
Not long ago, becoming a pilot with one of America’s largest airlines pretty much demanded a four-year college degree. However, the...
Financing Flight Training & Education
Getting onto the airline career path remains a challenge for many aspiring aviators. While there might be a job waiting for you at the...
Pilot Career Waypoints
Facts, Quips, Quotes, Tips, and Touts for Flight-Inspired Individuals Waypoints are prominent topographical features (airports, towns,...
What You’ll Need to Earn a Restricted Airline Pilot Transport (R-ATP) Certificate
A summary of requirements for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. More information can be found on the FAA's Pilot Training -...
Airline Pilot Careers: The Best Days Are Right Here, Right Now
Aviation took a big hit from the global COVID pandemic, and the thriving industry we were all enjoying temporarily disappeared. For those...
Choosing a Flight Training School
Imagine a headline that claims to be able to turn $100,000 into $9,000,000 while you enjoy the job of your dreams. Plus tax, tag,...
Business Aviation: How It Differs From the Airlines
A few decades ago, pilots working in a corporate flight department were assumed to be biding time until they landed their airline dream...
Becoming an Airline Pilot: The Good, the Bad, the Useful
Who wouldn't want an Airline Pilot job? Prior to the recent pandemic and the collapse in passenger traffic, the airlines had managed...
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