Happy New Year! Set Your 2024 Career Goals with BizJetJobs.com

Happy New Year! As we usher in 2024, it’s the perfect moment for everyone in aviation, from Chief Pilots leading teams to those pursuing contract work, to reflect on past achievements and set fresh career goals. Instead of focusing on what you want to do as a corporate pilot this year (which can cause stress), why not consider who you want to be? At BizJetJobs.com, we've found that pilots who align their jobs with their personal values are significantly happier and more successful.

Identify Your Core Values

What intangible factors keep you motivated and engaged at your job? List the things that make you excited to go to work each day. Consider these examples:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Thriving in a supportive and cooperative environment.
• Meaningful Work: Believing that your efforts make a significant impact.
• Autonomy: Having the freedom to make decisions and take risks.
• Variety and Change: Enjoying diverse challenges and opportunities.
• Helping Others: Making a positive difference in others' lives.
• Positive Atmosphere: Working in a space with encouraging and constructive communication.
• Recognition: Feeling appreciated and respected for your contributions.
• Competence: Being confident and skilled in your role.
• Progress: Achieving steady advancement towards your goals.

Identify Your Extrinsic Values

These are the tangible rewards or conditions that are more visible and measurable. They might include your work environment, benefits, and earnings potential. If you're managing a team, these might be the key motivators for your employees. Examples include:

• Competitive Salary: High earning potential.
• Favorable Schedule: A work schedule that fits your lifestyle.
• Pleasant Work Environment: Aesthetic and comfortable office or hangar.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Perks like health insurance and gym memberships.
• Generous Time Off: Sufficient vacation time to relax and recharge.
• Decision-Making Authority: The ability to make impactful decisions.

Identify Your Lifestyle Values

These values pertain to your personal life, including where you live, how you spend your free time, and your long-term aspirations:

• Work-Life Balance: Ensuring you have enough time for friends and family.
• Preferred Location: Living in a city or area that you love.
• Travel Opportunities: Visiting exciting destinations.
• Financial Security: Saving money and achieving financial stability.
• Homeownership: Owning a home or living close to family and friends.

Align Your Values with Your Career

We encourage job-seeking pilots to reflect on how their top values can be represented in their ideal job. Keep these values in mind as you research companies during your job search and use them as the basis for questions you ask during interviews. Highlighting your values in your cover letter can also attract employers who share your principles.

Employers, understanding these values will help you better grasp your flight department's corporate culture and prioritize the values your company upholds.

Live Your Dream with BizJetJobs.com

At BizJetJobs.com, our team of industry experts and friends has formed a family dedicated to supporting our corporate pilot and aviation employer members. We’re available by phone and email to answer your questions and continue to advocate for corporate pilots. Explore the BizJetJobs.com Pilot Job Board for Corporate Pilots and Contract Pilots to jumpstart your job search today. Need additional guidance or have questions? Contact us—we’re here to help.

Wishing you a successful and fulfilling 2024!