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 thriving and viable career alternative to airline flying, experiencing increased demand, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Pilots in business aviation require a distinct skill set focused on extensive customer service, hands-on flight preparation, and direct passenger interaction, differing significantly from the operational responsibilities of airline pilots.
- A career in business aviation offers competitive compensation and benefits, diverse flight schedules to unique destinations, and opportunities for pilots at various experience levels, including those without an ATP certificate.
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