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.
Handling Technological Advances in the Flight Deck
Technology has a tremendous impact on every facet of our industry. Advances made in the last few years have allowed companies to operate more...
Routines and Repetition
Repetition can be a great tool for learning. Following the logic of the well-known saying, “practice makes perfect,” repeating something over and over allows...
Critiquing Performance
A popular industry phrase you have most likely heard goes, “A good pilot is always learning.” One that is equally true but much less...
Hail
As we approach the much anticipated warmer summer months we must shift our threat analysis to another category of weather phenomena. Summer brings with...
Logging More than Just Flight Hours
Flight training is a lengthy and arduous process. It takes significant effort and determination to earn all of the licenses and ratings that are...
CrossCheck Hub
What is CrossCheck Hub?
CrossCheck Hub is a data-driven, multi-service platform built on the cloud-based Salesforce platform. For the aviation industry, it is the first...
Back in Demand
The events of the past year have once again brought to light how quickly things can change in aviation. Just months after airlines posted...
Active Frost
We are all too familiar with frost as a pesky winter phenomenon. Though we normally view it as an inconvenience that must be scraped...
Foggy Days, Foggy Nights
When it comes to weather phenomenon, a deeper understanding of formation allows pilots to better understand the associated risks and prepare more thoroughly for...
