Career

Flight training is expensive, but then, what costs money is usually worth it. Don’t we often hear people say “you get what you pay for”?  So, what should you do if you’ve gone for a cheaper flight school and feel that you may have missed out ? Let’s start by…

English is by far the no1 reason pilots fail at airline selections. Of course this doesn't affect native English speakers, or those from countries where English is broadly spoken at a high level such as the Netherlands, Scandinavia or South Africa to name a few. But for most…

I'm always surprised at how cadets open wide eyes when I mention they may have to take over controls from a mis-performing captain. I turn the question around and ask them if they think they belong on the flight deck if they're unable to resist someone who's lost…

Today's topic may surprise you as may wonder why I ask whether the Captain should always make the best decision. And you’re probably thinking : “Of course !”, and I certainly wouldn't want to fly on a plane with a captain who doesn’t make the best decision ! Well let…

Some pilots will be fortunate enough to be able to hold that statement. Perhaps they’re just really good, or they were the right person at the right time. Or a combination of both. We never know exactly why we passed a specific selection and by what margin. Whether…

Many young pilots wonder where to start their careers, so they ask us for advice. But it’s not that simple… In fact, the real question they’re asking is “What are my long-term goals?” Otherwise the answer would be the same for everybody. Sure, if you’re in your 20s,…