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Holt Lindenberger Created a Different Kind of Flying Career

Lindenberger realizing his calling: “I was hooked on seaplanes.” Courtesy Holt Lindenberger
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Key Takeaways:

  • Holt Lindenberger, initially trained for airline careers, discovered a passion for seaplane flying after a recreational rating, leading him to pivot away from traditional paths.
  • He intentionally built his career in seaplanes, gaining valuable turbine experience at Tropic Ocean Airways before joining Tailwind Air LLC.
  • Lindenberger now enjoys a dynamic role flying a Caravan floatplane for Tailwind Air, operating in challenging environments from New York City to the Caribbean, prioritizing the unique flying experiences and quality of life over conventional jet pilot opportunities.
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Careers are funny sometimes. Despite conscientious planning, they sometimes turn on a dime and point a person in the most unexpected direction. Holt Lindenberger completed his professional flight training with ATP in November 2013 and wanted to reward himself for all the hard work it took to earn his commercial, instrument and CFI ratings. “The training at ATP was pretty fast-paced,” he remembers and the competitive qualifications earned during the program open up countless career options as a pilot.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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