I’ll admit it: I’m a fiend for change. I thoroughly agree that variety is the spice of life, and when things get too stagnant, I tend to shake them up whether they really need it or not. Perhaps you sensed this in my September column: My wife and I had a really nice, comfortable life in Minnesota, and then we sold everything and bought a 42-foot Tayana sailboat named Windbird to try on the sea-gypsy life for a few years. It’s not that I necessarily dislike boredom; I’ve just never really sat still long enough to try it on for size. Considering this, it’s probably no coincidence that I chose aviation as my profession, for there are few career paths that are so variable from day to day or as unpredictably circuitous over the long run.
Changing Course along an Airline Career Path
Key Takeaways:
- Aviation careers are inherently unstable and variable, requiring pilots to possess a flexible disposition rather than rigidly adhering to one path.
- While the seniority system is fundamental in aviation, pilots should not become enslaved to it, as the lower rungs of the industry are particularly prone to instability.
- Proactive career management and a willingness to make "course corrections" are crucial for navigating industry turbulence, avoiding stagnation, and achieving professional growth.
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