Airline career

Military or civilian pilot, after a few years the differences fade.

When Dawn and I bought our previous airplane, a 1953 Piper Pacer, we vowed to fly it at least ten hours a month, and indeed we clocked some 220 hours over 18 months of ownership. This time around, I’ve only flown our Stinson 40 hours since buying it in August.

Following a record-breaking year of hiring in 2022, some U.S. airlines are beginning to level off on pilot recruitment.

Sam Weigel walks you through the commutes of his career along with thoughts on how to choose if this is right for you.

In the airline business it holds the key to many things, work-related and otherwise.

The airline industry is known for its highs, lows, and the resiliency it requires of pilots and crew. Something in this pilot’s soul said it was time to go.