Pilot Pathways Tool
The Pilot Pathways tool is a resource prospective and new pilots can use to help map their careers. As we all know, getting advice and hearing stories from others who have been down the road one wishes to travel helps make the right decision. We would greatly appreciate your contribution to this project by uploading a video response using the information below. If you prefer to upload a written response, we appreciate that just as much.
Thank you for your support!
Your Pilot Pathway
Please record and upload a video describing your pilot pathway. (The journey you took from zero to where you are today) Take a look at Sophia's video as an example.
Videos must be
- Approximately 5 minutes maximum
- Recorded on a mobile device
- Portrait mode (Vertical, like an Instagram story)
- Recorded in a quiet space with no distractions
- Wait 2 seconds after hitting record to begin speaking.
We don't need the videos to be overly formal. We are just trying to understand what your journey looked like in a relatable way, as though you were having coffee with a friend.
Below is a brief template of the items we suggest you cover in your video. You may write a script, use these as points to hit as a reference while you speak, or wing it.
- Name
- Current Position/Job
- Current Company (If you want to share)
- How did you complete your training? (FTU or college program)
- Tell us a bit about your training (what route did you take?)
- What was your first job?
- Why did you choose this path?
- Did you enjoy it?
- What were some positives and negatives
- How long did you stay at this job? Are you still there/staying for a while? (why?)
- Were there any specific benefits from your training that helped get this job?
- If applicable:
- What is/was your second job
- Why did you choose this path?
- What are the pros and cons of this job?
- Were there any benefits from your first job that helped you get the second one
- Repeat for any subsequent jobs
- Do you have any tips, tricks, or wisdom you have learned along the way?