Behind the License.
The path into an aviation career rarely looks as simple as the licenses and flight hours listed on a résumé. These stories let pilots describe what happened along the way in their own words.
The Grind and the Reward of Being a CFI
Blake teaches in the Air Force Initial Pilot Training Program and has reached his restricted ATP minimums. He found purpose in instruction while continuing toward his airline career.
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Keep Working, Believing, and Go Make Your Dream a Reality
Kaden's journey changed after an in-flight emergency and the loss of his first instructional position. With support from his family, he has continued building experience toward the airlines.
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From Zero Hours to the Wait for the First Job
Derik entered aviation without a prior aviation background. One year later, he had completed his licenses and ratings and faced the next challenge of finding his first opportunity to put them to work.
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