If there’s one continuous strand that winds through the motley tapestry of my life, one single word that sums up who I am and what makes me tick, it’s wanderlust. My family, youth, career, marriage and passions for motorcycling, sailing and flying are all tied together by a constant, inveterate urge to head over the nearest horizon and see whatever’s worth seeing. Most of my friends, particularly those to whom I’m closest, are equally afflicted by the compulsion to roam. Given that, it’s not surprising that Edward Kraus and I became friends, or that his flying career took him to the other side of the world, or that he has thrived there as a transplanted stranger in a strange land.
Finding Opportunity as an Expat Pilot in China
Key Takeaways:
- Edward Kraus, driven by wanderlust and a desire for new challenges beyond routine U.S. regional flying, moved to China and successfully built a lucrative career as an expat pilot in its rapidly expanding aviation industry.
- Kraus fully embraced life in China, becoming fluent in Mandarin, marrying a local, and appreciating its fast-paced, technologically advanced society, while also navigating challenges such as air quality and highly regulated airspace.
- The article details the evolving landscape for expat pilots in China, including diverse contract options and the importance of adapting to local conditions, advising aspiring professional pilots to seek opportunities globally in the cyclical aviation industry.
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