It’s been a unique twelve months for corporate aviation, especially for corporate pilots looking for a job. Since the 2008 economic recession, we’ve seen a spike in aviation overall like never before. This growth came to a screeching halt as everyone put their travel plans on hold during the pandemic’s peak. The theme was “hurry up and wait” as emergency…
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Figuring out how to find work as a corporate pilot can be tricky. At BizJetJobs, we talk to job-seeking corporate, charter, and contract pilots every day. We also have daily conversations with employers looking for the right fit. Over time, we’ve noticed several misconceptions that even the most experienced corporate pilots believe, and spread. These common myths about the pilot job…
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Knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question. Acing your corporate pilot job interview isn’t only about answering questions well. You also have to ask the right questions. In this article, we’ll share five creative job interview questions for pilots. At BizJetJobs.com, we regularly speak with corporate pilot employers who fill us in on their pilot hiring needs.…
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At BizJetJobs, we find that instead of thinking that a setback has happened to them, our most successful pilots imagine a setback, even one like losing a job or a global pandemic, has happened for them. Too Pollyanna for you? Yes, it’s a frustrating time for many in our industry, as pilots are furloughed or uncertain about what the future…
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BizJetJobs is proud to partner with Turtles Fly Too, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to coordinate and facilitate the use of general aviation to transport endangered species, critical response teams, and to educate the community on conservation of marine life. NOAA and other organizations call on Turtles Fly Too to provide air transportation when endangered species are threatened, either…
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Pilot interviews via Zoom are now the norm in the competitive corporate aviation industry. Knowing how to ace your Zoom interview is a key part of corporate pilot interview preparation. BizJetJobs.com pilots are using the following Zoom interview tips to help them get an offer on every interview. The Software: Be sure to ask your prospective employer what software they…
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Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was without a doubt a landmark business book. The book has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. Sean Covey, Stephen’s son, has updated a new 30th-anniversary edition with fresh insights for our modern times. At BizJetJobs, we thought that during these…
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Bill Ermolovich, a retired airline pilot and longtime BizJetJobs member, has a job he loves flying a BBJ/737 in Asia for a private individual (Part 91 operation). We interviewed him a few months back, when he told us what he loves most about his current position: “My current Part 91 private jet job is a full-time position with medical, dental, and all…
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At BizJetJobs.com, we have our finger on the pulse, boots on the ground in the aviation industry. We are constantly talking with all types of pilots, including low-time pilots, advising them on their career path and options. And, we’ve been in the aviation biz a long time, so we know what works. The Bottom Line for Low-Time Pilots: Network, Network,…
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Bill Ermolovich, a retired airline pilot and longtime BizJetJobs member, recently spoke with our staff about how much he enjoyed using our service. He’s landed multiple jobs using BizJetJobs, so we asked him to sit down for an interview to offer guidance to other pilots seeking employment, especially those retiring from the airlines. Not only did Bill appear in the original…
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