From Student Pilot to Corporate Pilot in Less than 2 Years.

Here is my timeline of how I did my training and how you can do yours! Remember, I did all of my training outside of a university while getting an online degree through Utah Valley University.


June 2012: Started Private Flying lessons. Went everyday sometimes twice a day for almost the whole summer.
Sept 2012: Private License complete at 51 hours.
Oct 2012: Instrument training
Winter 2012: Minor setback due to weather and financial reasons.
Spring 2013: Instrument training
Early Summer 2013: Instrument check ride at 200 hours
Summer 2013: Internships and commercial flight training.
October 2013: Commercial multi and single check ride on same day
November 2013: Applied at MANY companies.
December 2013: One of my summer internships turned into a full time flying position!

Throughout my training I worked as a ramp/gate agent for Cape Air airlines. This helped me save money for more time building and multi engine opportunities. The aviation job market is growing and all indications say it will continue to grow into the near future.

Update: Happy New Year!

Hello everyone and happy 2014! Once again the past few months have been crazy busy for me. I had a few airline interviews set up in the midwest (small regional airlines) and applied at just about every flying company possible. As of January 1,  I officially am a pilot for a corporate company in northern Missouri! Needless to say I couldn't be more excited about my new job! I will post details and tips about my job search in the aviation industry!