It was a bright, bitter morning in the high desert, and a late-winter gale scoured the Inyokern, California, airport as I taxied the Piper Lance to a cavernous heap of a 1940s-vintage hangar and shut down the engine. I paused to listen to the mournful wind as it jostled the little freighter, and then gathered my coat tightly about me and alighted to the deserted ramp. I was early, and the couriers wouldn’t arrive for another 20 minutes. I trudged toward the threadbare pilot lounge, savoring the pungent aroma of sagebrush and wondering if any of the usual lot of ancient birdmen were haunting the airport this chilly morning.
Taking Wing: Landing the Job, Part 1
Key Takeaways:
- Prioritize networking and cultivating strong professional relationships, as employee referrals and internal recommendations are highly valued by aviation employers.
- Ensure all application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and online forms, are meticulously detailed, accurate, and error-free to create a flawless first impression.
- Actively seek and leverage insider knowledge from contacts about specific company hiring processes and preferences to tailor your application strategy.
- Maintain persistent and proactive engagement by regularly updating applications, following up thoughtfully, and making extra efforts like attending job fairs or in-person visits.
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