Amanda Curless, 29, is a student pilot at ATP’s Daytona Beach, Florida, training center. She completed her first solo on September 25, 2018, and hopes to earn all of her instructor ratings by spring so she can start building the flight time she’ll need to become an airline pilot. “I try to be here as much as possible,” she says. “I treat it like a full-time job. I’ll go in at 6 a.m., and after my flight I’ll study. It’s really hard to study at home, with so many distractions. My husband is a chef, and we both have busy work schedules. He’s super understanding and supportive of my career.”
Amanda Curless: Clearing Obstacles and Climbing High
Key Takeaways:
- Amanda Curless is a highly dedicated student pilot at ATP, treating her training like a full-time job to achieve her dream of becoming an airline pilot, having completed her first solo and aiming for instructor ratings.
- She pursued aviation despite initial family skepticism and significant personal health challenges, including Crohn's disease (now in remission) and a miscarriage, which inspired her to write children's books promoting self-belief.
- Curless's journey highlights her resilience and determination, as she encourages others to "jump into it both feet first" and pursue their aviation dreams without fear.
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