Airline flying has become astonishingly safe—but what about the rest of commercial aviation? In this week’s installment of “V1 Rotate,” we take a deep dive into the data to explore the safety of a pro pilot career. You’ll hear my own experiences as a young commercial pilot, and you’ll get advice on how new pro pilots can stay safe as they build experience.
Just How Dangerous is a Flying Career?
Key Takeaways:
- The article explores the safety of a professional pilot career, particularly in commercial aviation outside of the very safe airline sector.
- It analyzes data to assess safety risks and includes the author's personal experiences as a young commercial pilot.
- New professional pilots will receive advice on how to maintain safety as they gain experience.
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