At least once in a person’s lifetime they must have dreamt about flying, must have hoped to get wings and leave the surly bonds of earth, the love of flight being innate. And then some of us do when we graduate as Pilots and proudly flap those wings. Beyond the flash and gloss, being  a Pilot is a way of life, an attitude toward doing things, a new way of thought and action. Self-awareness, confidence, discipline, and decision making become an everyday thing when the wings you earn become the wings that must be kept on.

Being a Pilot is many things, each one of them rewarding, being able to fly a plane for one. There are others, being able to work under pressure, intense ones at times, adapt to a variable work schedule and account for change and unlike other professions there is constant learning, growth, and a whole lot of fun while you are at it. So, is it worth it?
 
It is; pays the rent very well.
 
Despite the covid set back that hit aviation sector more than it hit others, the resilience is telling, in fact the sector was already bouncing back by the end of 2020, and when the growth was constant the demand for Pilots kept up. And as more companies begin operations and senior Pilots retire, the widening vacuum must fill with younger men and women and that is where you come in.
 
 
Aviation has come a long way, from the early biplane to the mighty Jumbo jet, from needles to screens. That makes today’s pilot a different person than what they used to be say 20-30 years ago. With their intense education background requirement in dealing with modern flight deck dynamics, Pilots are also management gurus these days. Matter of fact, as Pilots, you are responsible for a lot more than a corporation CEO will ever be privileged for. That kind of commitment, knowledge of everything and sharp focus requires dedication and investment of time. At the end of the day Pilots earn well, though this requires patience and perseverance, pretty much like other professions.
 
With the foregoing, a curious question, if aviation can change a collective thought and action trend across a nation when it can change a person individually both personally and professionally. If the industry of aviation in one form or the other can affect the lifestyle of a smaller number of people simply because they relate to it in one form or the other can this make a larger difference, permanently, and for the better?
 
It sure can and it has many times over, not in Pakistan, but elsewhere it has shaped cultural and social way of life, and it all started with a dream, a vision, and a race to soar. Maybe you are the one with a change the industry is waiting for. So don’t wait.
 
Let us welcome at the fraternity. Learn well, remain safe.
 

Blue Skies!

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