Aviation Career

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be an airline pilot? ⭐ “Simply a must-read for anyone interested in commercial aviation” ⭐ Written by an experienced airline captain and Amazon bestselling author of ‘How To Become An Airline Pilot: The Definitive Guide’, this book invites you into the flightdeck to ride along during two real-life days in the life of an airline pilot: one day where everything goes smoothly, and another where things don’t go to plan, showing you the full realities of the job. What’s life really like for airline pilots who work in era where the job is ...

Robert Wemheuer details many important events in his impressive career in a two-book memoir Unlike No Other. His main focus is to honor the unsung heroes with whom he served as well as to call out some not-so-good characters. The Marines, sailors, and civilians who helped him learn and grow from his missteps that helped him develop his leadership skills are his primary emphasis.

Ready or Not was written by J. Francis Angier and is a memoir of his life and flying career — highlighted by his shoot-down and imprisonment in Nazi Germany. His narrative encompasses his early interest in aviation, (he soloed at age 15) and his upbringing on a Vermont farm during the Depression which prepared him for the rigors of flying in combat and the hardship of his captivity.

Pilot 101 is for anyone who is interested in aviation and being a pilot, whether simply for personal recreation and travel, or as a career. The audiobook is organized in approximately the same sequence a person would follow, from thinking about being a pilot, to the training and experience required for most aviation careers, including airlines and military aviation.

Having flown an astonishing 400 different aircraft, as a licensed Category 1 test pilot and flight test instructor for both airplanes and helicopters, Chris Taylor is arguably one of the best qualified and widely experienced test pilots working today anywhere in the world. After obtaining his private pilot’s license at the age of 17, Chris began his service flying career with the Royal Navy. He flew Wasp and Lynx helicopters from warships around the world under all kinds of circumstances.

Book 1 is a series of stories of my company-grade years beginning with learning to be a Marine Corps officer, then naval aviator. My first squadron experiences include learning to fly the first Marine Corps CH-53, being deployed overseas to Vietnam for my first of three combat tours, which are all described in book 1.

Conquer the Airline and Commercial Pilots Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Flying and Navigating Airplanes, Helicopters, and Other Aircraft is the ultimate resource for aspiring pilots seeking a rewarding career in aviation. This guide delves deep into the responsibilities of airline and commercial pilots, from planning safe flights to managing emergencies. Readers will explore the essential skills, certifications, and training required to navigate aircraft and ensure passenger safety. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathways to becoming a pilot, including FAA-...

At the turn of the last century, the Guggenheim family ran the most powerful mining conglomerate on earth. Decades later came the Guggenheim museum, which became the hub of the world’s most powerful art brand. In between, the Guggenheim name was uttered in every field from aviation to politics, from journalism to rocketry.

Final Destination: Disaster informs the public, for the very first time, of what actually precipitated the controversial sale of Eastern Airlines - at one time the second largest airline in the free world - to Frank Lorenzo's Texas Air Corporation, which led to its certain demise. This unbelievable story is written by an 18-year veteran Eastern pilot who was intimately involved in many aspects of the tumultuous events that culminated in the sale.

This book encourages and inspires young women to explore new opportunities in air and space. Packed with inspiring words, stories, and photographs from International trailblazing women in the worldwide air and space industry.

This book contains stories and experiences of 50 years of military and civil aviation. The author has documented a variety of aviation experiences and occurrences, along with many interesting people and situations he has encountered. Fly along with the author as he takes you along with stories about passengers, oversexed aviators, military life, and culminates with a list of aviation wisdom nuggets. This book is for aviators and non-aviators alike. Enjoy the descriptions of events as if you were sitting across a living room from the author with a drink in your hand and the fireplace blazing...

El amor está en el aire... y con grandes descuentos. Katherine «Kitty» Jenkins vive su vida según los números como la mejor analista de precios de SkyLine Airlines. Pero cuando descubre una laguna en su sistema que también ha encontrado Tyson Hound, el innovador de Atlas Airways, su rivalidad profesional da un giro inesperado. Pronto se enzarzan en un juego de alto riesgo que consiste en reservar vuelos con descuento en las aerolíneas del otro, lo que provoca encuentros «fortuitos» a 35.000 pies de altura y conversaciones que duran mucho después del aterrizaje. A medida que se ...

Unlock the future of pilot recruitment with "Recruiting the Skies," a groundbreaking eBook that delves into the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities in the aviation industry. As the aviation sector faces a critical pilot shortage, this comprehensive guide provides essential strategies for redefining your recruitment efforts and securing top talent in both regional and global markets. Explore the current landscape with an in-depth analysis of the pilot shortage crisis, demographic shifts, and economic factors that impact recruitment. Learn how to create a niche in regional ...

The IndiGo Story is a fascinating analysis of the manner in which an unknown entity entered the perilous Indian sky and became its undisputed leader both in terms of market share and profitability. Lucidly written and sharply argued, this book highlights the company’s formative years as a fearless start-up and its evolution into one of India’s most game-changing, profitable brands.

In examining the history of the 737, a highly regarded plane that Boeing's new management degraded with cost-focused mandates, Flying Blind explores how Boeing skimped on testing in the race to match a competing plane from Airbus, outsourced software work to poorly paid graduates in India and convinced the US Federal Aviation Authority to put the MAX into service without requiring pilots to undergo simulator training.

After five and a half years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, naval aviator John McCain returned home a changed man. Regaining his health and flight-eligibility status, he resumed his military career, commanding carrier pilots and serving as the navy’s liaison to what is sometimes ironically called the world’s most exclusive club, the United States Senate. Accompanying Senators John Tower and Henry “Scoop” Jackson on international trips, McCain began his political education in the company of two masters, leaders whose standards he would strive to maintain upon his election to the U.S. Congress.

Love is in the air... and it's deeply discounted. Katherine "Kitty" Jenkins lives her life by the numbers as SkyLine Airlines' top pricing analyst. But when she discovers a loophole in her system that's also been found by Atlas Airways' rule-breaking innovator Tyson Hound, their professional rivalry takes an unexpected turn. Soon they're engaged in a high-stakes game of booking discounted flights on each other's airlines, leading to "chance" encounters at 35,000 feet and conversations that last long after landing. As their connection deepens, so do the complications. With suspicious ...

This book is a concise guide designed to help TSA employees and job seekers understand career opportunities, advancement strategies, and the realities of working for the Transportation Security Administration. It does not provide comprehensive coverage of all TSA policies. Instead, it serves as a supplement to more detailed career development materials, offering insights into promotions, leadership roles, and federal job benefits. The guide covers essential topics such as the TSA hiring process, employee expectations, specialized job roles, and long-term career planning. It highlights key ...

Professor Kevin Fong was flying with the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, making split-second, life-or-death decisions in the most extreme circumstances. Then he was seconded to the NHS's Covid-19 Strategy Unit, tasked with leading the fight against pandemic. In this gripping blend of memoir and reportage, he confronts a disturbing truth: the quest for 'zero harm' can prevent the saving of lives.

Alone in a Spartan black cockpit, test pilot Mike Melvill rocketed toward space. He had 80 seconds to exceed the speed of sound and begin the climb to a target no civilian pilot had ever reached. He might not make it back alive. If he did he would make history as the world's first commercial astronaut. The spectacle defied reason, the result of a competition dreamed up by entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, whose vision for a new race to space required small teams to do what only the world's largest governments had done before.