What I got wrong early on, and what I do differently now
The mistake I made in my first few years When I started flying contract work, I treated every assignment like a solo project. I showed up, learned the aircraft, learned the route, and kept my head down. I thought the job was about being good in the seat and nothing else. That worked, for a […]
The trip that everyone else refuses: Contract Flying
Standard advice for this situation Most advice about contract flying tells you to build a schedule you can predict. Pick your routes. Know your legs. Settle into a rhythm so you can plan your life around the work. That advice is fine for a pilot who wants a steady bid line at one carrier. It […]