When the original Midway Airlines closed its doors a few decades ago, they took away one of the best flying jobs I’d ever had up to that point. Luckily, the opportunity to fly right seat on a business jet appeared, though I knew next to nothing about business aviation at the time. The chief pilot was nice enough to give me a chance—despite my airline experience, he said. I thought he was kidding but soon learned the only thing the two flying jobs had in common was how the flight controls moved. As it turned out, the opportunity that chief gave me opened the door to an entirely different segment of the aviation world, one that I’ve been pretty much glued to ever since.
Becoming a Business-Aviation Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- Business aviation is a strong and growing career alternative to airline flying, experiencing increased demand, especially post-pandemic, due to its appeal for private and safe travel.
- Pilots in business aviation require a distinct, hands-on skill set encompassing logistics, maintenance oversight, comprehensive customer service, and direct passenger interaction, which differs significantly from the airline pilot role.
- Business aviation careers offer competitive salaries, good benefits, diverse flight experiences to a wide range of destinations, flexible schedules often from smaller airports, and opportunities for pilots at various experience levels.
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