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Even the most technically skilled pilots face challenges in today's airline interview process. Employers now place strong emphasis on soft skills—leadership, communication, and decision-making—making self-reflection and communication strategies critical.
Checklist for Success – 8th Edition provides a modernized step-by-step preparation program designed to guide you from the application to final interview. With updated sample resumes, guidance on digital applications, and tips from decades of real-world pilot counseling, this digital edition is perfect for job-seeking aviators.
Whether you're applying for your first airline job or transitioning mid-career, Cheryl Cage’s framework will help you present your strengths confidently and reduce the stress of the hiring process.
It's the standard pilot log for a reason. Many different flight time categories with just enough space for remarks. As a helicopter pilot, it would be nice if the endorsements section wasn't fixed-wing focused; but I get that there are a lot fewer helicopter pilots out there, so I won't dock any stars for that. This is my third ASA-SP-57 logbook at this point, and I intend to keep getting more of them in the future.
This is nearly identical to my first pilot logbook, but with a new smooth matte black cover. This logbook checks all the boxes from student pilot through Commercial. It might just be the only logbook you’ll ever need. Fly safe!
