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The Threat and Promise of AAM

Columnist and CFI Michael Wildes says that advancements made by companies like Joby Aviation should make everyone look at aviation with a slightly different perspective. Joby Aviation
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Key Takeaways:

  • The aviation industry is experiencing an "inflection point" due to the rapid emergence of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), signaling fundamental and irreversible shifts in operations and future travel.
  • Many current and aspiring pilots are largely unaware or slow to adapt to these significant career changes, underscoring a critical need for proactive professional development and guidance from flight instructors.
  • To remain relevant in a future potentially shaped by automation and less exclusive pilot roles, individuals in aviation must actively monitor industry trends, be open-minded, and cultivate complementary skills such as management, finance, or engineering.
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Former premier of the Soviet Union Vladimir Ilyich Lenin once said, “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” If you hold that axiom up to the light, you might think that this uncanny attribution was about the aviation industry.

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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