Standby for Higher

Standby for Higher: Discover the many paths to an aviation career through the experiences of those already there.

Learn the many options available to you as a prospective or budding aviator by following along with the flight training, time building, initial jobs, and eventual careers of pilots spread among a variety of airborne pursuits. From picking a flight school to pursuing a job with minimal flying experience to finding adventure, you will gain insight into the varied paths pilots take as they explore, gain experience, and build toward rewarding professions in aviation. The stories within shed a light on flight training and instructing, time building through pipeline patrol, skydiving, bush piloting in Alaska, and careers in fire fighting, cargo, regional and major airlines...and much more.

• Author: David Robertson
• Page Count: 154