Overcoming The Challenges of Professional Flying

Are you preparing for a career as a professional pilot? This course, "Overcoming the Challenges of Professional Flying," is designed to equip you with the essential skills beyond traditional flight training. I'm Michael Carlini, founder of Oregon Flight School, and as a corporate jet pilot, flight instructor, and ATP with over 2000 hours and 13 years of experience, I understand the unique hurdles pilots face.

Traditional commercial pilot training often overlooks crucial aspects of the profession. This course directly addresses the real-world challenges that impact pilots' success and well-being. We'll focus on key areas like aeronautical decision-making, lifestyle management, and mental health – topics often missing from standard training programs.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Navigating External Pressure: Discover strategies to effectively manage pressure from employers and colleagues in the aviation industry.
• Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Learn techniques to minimize feelings of self-doubt, especially as a pilot with lower flight hours.
• Handling Mistakes Effectively: Develop a resilient approach to errors and learn how to learn from them.
• Setting Professional Precedents: Understand the importance of establishing clear expectations with employers and co-workers.
• Embracing Complexity: Gain insight into the reality that situations are rarely black and white – you'll often find yourself being both right and wrong simultaneously.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Student Pilots: Those working towards their commercial pilot certificate.
• Private Pilots: Individuals aiming for a commercial pilot certificate.
• Commercial Pilots: Pilots already holding a commercial certificate and building flight hours towards ATP requirements.

I created this course to bridge the gap in pilot training, sharing valuable lessons learned over years of flying experience – condensed into a concise, under one-hour module. Don't leave your professional pilot career unprepared.