It is a beautiful starlit night deep in the Bahamas’ Exuma Cays, warm and soft in the light caress of the easterly trades. I am sitting on a white-sand beach moodily lit by the flicker of a driftwood bonfire, sipping a dram of aged rum, and taking an occasional pull on an aromatic cigar. Piper is dozing at my feet, and along with Dawn and my brother-in-law Paul, a number of new and old cruising friends are softly chatting around the fire. All are adventurous kindred souls who have sailed here on their own boats.
Taking Wing: Senior Airline Pilot Moments
Key Takeaways:
- The author successfully leveraged a specific airline first officer role (Boeing 757/767) to enjoy a semi-nomadic cruising lifestyle in the Caribbean for nearly five years, due to the fleet's seasonal schedule.
- He is transitioning away from this beloved lifestyle because his wife is ready to return to land, he personally craves career change, and he desires the leadership responsibilities of being a captain.
- The new chapter involves upgrading to a Boeing 737 captain, moving to a land-based homestead near Seattle, and eagerly re-engaging with general aviation, as they prepare to sell their sailboat *Windbird*.
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