Tag: PPOT

Professionalism through Reflection

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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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...