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Female captain pilot for SkyWest Airlines speaking out on women in the aviation industry

By Jennifer Cairns 09 Mar 2023 7 min read

SkyWest Airline's Captain, Adva Amir, shares her experience as a female within aviation

Where does the aviation industry stand when it comes to gender equality? Adva Amir, Captain at SkyWest Airlines, speaks out about gender inequality and empowers women to enter or excel in the industry...

Pilot in cockpit for Ryanair Boeing plane

By Jennifer Cairns 02 Mar 2023 7 min read

The route I took to become a Boeing 737 Pilot

The Boeing 737 is considered one of the most popular and successful aircraft. We met with Thomas, who walked us through his journey of being a Boeing 737 pilot.

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Mar 2023 6 min read

How I became an easyJet Cadet Pilot

easyJet operates 927 routes in more than 34 countries, making it one of the biggest carriers in the world. We caught up with Sara, an easyJet Cadet Pilot, who shares her journey with the airline.

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Mar 2023 5 min read

Life as a disabled female Pilot

It is our constant endeavour to bring forth stories that inspire and motivate. We spoke with Amarie, a disabled Private Pilot who is working to raise awareness of disability within the aviation indust...

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West Atlantic Senior First Officer Pilot flying

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Mar 2023 5 min read

Life as a Senior First Officer at West Atlantic

Life as a pilot is both exciting and rewarding. We spoke with Kwame Yeboah, a Senior First Officer and Fatigue Manager at West Atlantic AB. Read more to know his story.

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Feb 2023 6 min read

How I became an Air Ambulance Pilot

The life of an air ambulance pilot is both adventurous and rewarding. Read the life story of Jop, an Air Ambulance Pilot. Jop is an Air Ambulance Pilot in the UK, flying the AW169.

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Feb 2023 6 min read

How travelling inspired me to become a Pilot

We spoke with Ashleigh, a trainee airline pilot in Oxford, who has recently passed her commercial pilot test and is nearing the end of her ATPL flight training.

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Feb 2023 5 min read

Life as a 22 year old Pilot at Ryanair

Ryanair is one of the world's most popular airlines. We recently spoke withPatrick, a 22-year-old Pilot at Ryanair. He shared what life has been like being a pilot with Ryanair.

Line training captain in front of easyjet aircraft

By Jennifer Cairns 13 Jan 2023 7 min read

Breaking down barriers on the journey to your wings

What does the journey to becoming a pilot look like? This article is a detailed account of a unique journey to the flight deck. Read more.

22 year old Pilot in uniform on the wing of a plane

By Jennifer Cairns 12 Jan 2023 6 min read

How I went from Flight Attendant to Pilot by the age of 27

Can you switch your career from being a flight attendant to a pilot? That’s precisely what Billy Mohammad, a Commercial Pilot based in South Africa, did. Read more.

By Jennifer Cairns 09 Jan 2023 6 min read

Day in the life of an Airline Captain

We spoke to Sam, a Captain on the A320 series, based in London with a short-haul carrier. Sam shares his highs, his lows, and offers some advice for anyone aspiring to become a Pilot.