| Airline experience: |
no |
| Corporate or fractional experience: |
yes |
| Cargo experience: |
yes |
| Military, government, or law enforcement experience: |
no |
| Mentor profile: |
I have been flying since 1994. I got my private pilot certificate at Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa. I received my instrument, commercial and CFI in 1998 at Cardinal Wings, Louisville, KY and my multi-engine in January 2000 at the same place. I was a flight instructor there from 1998 to 2001 when I got my first "real" flying job in a metroliner. I have had a few other flying jobs since then, including both cargo, and charter. My current position is captain on a Learjet 35A.
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| Favorite thing about flying: |
| I love my "office" view. It is always beautiful and it always changes. I love to travel and to see different parts of the country. |
| Disadvatages of being a pilot: |
The only disadvantage is time spent away from my wife and two small children. We all realize that it is a sacrifice and coping with it day by day.
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| What you would have done different: |
| I would have started my career sooner. |
| Advice to aspiring pilots: |
| Stay focused. Be willing to sacrifice now so you can reap the rewards later. |
| Problems encounterd along the way: |
Nothing major.
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