Tag: PPOT
Professionalism through Reflection
In the 1980s, psychologist Ola Svenson conducted a study of drivers in Sweden and America. The drivers were asked to rate themselves relative to...
Professional Development
As professional pilots, it is our nature to learn and grow from our experiences. Our growth doesn’t end with a type ride, a line-check,...
Which Offer Should I Take?
If you’ve been observing the industry, you know that this is a great time to be a pilot. Pay, benefits and status are on...
Crew Resource Management Outside the Flight Deck
Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a concept familiar to all pilots. In Advisory Circular (AC) 120-51E, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defines it as...
I Got a Job at My First Airline! … Now What?
You did it! You spent countless hours working on your ratings, you built time like it was going out style, and you read every...
Learning to (just) Fly
We are flying in some of the best times seen in our industry. Airlines are reporting billions in profits (Southwest FY2018 $2.4 billion; United...
Never Give Up. It Can Be Done
For as long as I can remember, I have heard people use “living the dream” in a joking manner. As a first-generation immigrant to...
Fear Not The Path Less Taken
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about airplanes. All it takes is the sound of a plane flying overhead and...
First Impressions
It’s common knowledge that first impressions are important, but how exactly does this apply in our industry and to our careers? Regardless of what...
Keys to Success: Mentorship, Networking, Professionalism
For this month’s article, I’ve decided to step away from the pilot success story and instead share with you some lessons I’ve learned along...
