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Pilots
9 Perks of working as an airline pilot
Pilots are regarded as nothing short of superheroes, not only do they manoeuvre immense apparatus that connects us to the rest of the world, but they also keep us safe in the process. They’re hugely respected and let’s be honest, their uniforms are very cool. If...
How to get a pilot licence
There are three accepted routes to obtaining a pilot licence which will enable you to fly for an airline. They are commonly known as, Integrated, Modular and Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL). The Integrated and Modular paths lead to exactly the same licence, while the...
Building your social media profile as a pilot – 5 writing tips
Is there a shortage of pilots? This is a debatable question right now. In 2018, the military predicted a shortage, due to retirements and the siphoning off of pilots by commercial airlines. And commercial airlines were indeed siphoning them off. They were expanding,...
A life working in military and civilian aviation
We recently caught up with a Captain for Air Europa Express to discover more about his career in military and civil aviation, what he loves about the job, and his thoughts about the future of the industry. How long have you been a pilot? Tell us a little...
Ercan Caner: The story of his flying career
We recently caught up with Captain for KUTAIR, Ercan Caner, to discover the story of his career so far, including what he wishes he’d known before starting out, the pros and cons of the job, and who he turns to for advice. How long have you been a pilot?...
Life as an A320 Captain
We recently caught up with A320 Captain for Tap Air Portugal, Alessandro Fumo, about what it means to be a Captain in 2021. He shares his thoughts on how to remain active while working in a demanding job, the pros and cons of the job, and his hopes for the future of...
The importance of staying healthy as a pilot
We recently caught up with an AT 72-600 Captain for White Airways, about the importance of staying healthy as a pilot, the perks of the job, and her concerns for the future of the industry. How long have you been a pilot? Tell us a little bit about your career...
The pros and cons of a dream career
We recently caught up with Simon Latimer, an ex A380 Captain for Emirates, about the reality of what becoming a pilot involves, the pros and cons of flight school, and his concerns for the future of the industry. Did you always want to be a pilot? Yes - it was...
How to conquer jet lag
One of the most common questions asked to aviation professionals is ‘How do you cure jet lag?’ If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from jet lag, you’ll understand how challenging it is, so how do the professionals who work flying the skies cope with...
329 technical pilot interview questions
During a pilot interview, you will be asked some technical questions; this will allow the interviewers to assess your technical knowledge, understanding and ability to do the job in hand. Some interviewers may just ask you a few common questions, but some might grill...
