Justin Abrams
Justin Abrams is a first officer for a major US airline. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation with a minor in Security and Intelligence from the Ohio State University in 2015. In addition to his studies, Justin was involved in general aviation safety research and numerous student organizations. Before joining the airlines, he gained experience as a flight instructor and as a pilot for a Part 135 company. He holds CL-65 and A-320 type ratings. Throughout his career he has served as a pilot recruiter and interviewer, a New Hire Pilot Mentor, and as a volunteer for two ALPA committees.
How Do You Learn?
As a continuation of last month’s article, let’s dive a bit further into learning styles. An understanding of learning styles, particularly the style which...
Learning for the Long Term
In an industry as safety driven as aviation, it comes as no surprise that checking events and testing are routine for pilots. No matter...
Bob Anderson
Robert (Bob) Anderson had quite the illustrious career. Despite growing up in the throes of the Great Depression, he turned hardship into opportunity and...
Handling Past Mistakes
Although it’s a topic most would prefer not to discuss, each of us has made mistakes in our past. As much as we wish...
Chart It All
When I spoke with Trevor Simoneau to learn about his story, the old saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” came to mind...
Starting the Year Off Right
As we begin a new year and look toward the future, it is a great time to focus efforts on career goals and dedicate...
Discussing Previous Pilot Positions
A prominent part of applications that should come as no surprise to pilots is a portion dedicated to previous pilot positions. Though applications come...
Differentiating Yourself
As we discussed last month, the initial application for a position in the aviation industry is a crucial part of the hiring process. It...
Heat Waves
“Heat wave” is a term most of us have heard since we were children. As the dog days of summer approached, we would await...
Differentiating Yourself
The aviation industry is full of competition. Airlines compete continuously for passengers and revenue, striving to be more profitable than the others. In a...
