As some of you might have noticed, I changed companies a few months ago. Whuuuut? Yes, it’s true! I am not based in Brussels anymore but in beautiful Verona, Italy! This means that I will fly from Verona most of the time. When I first joined the company I was so surprised about almost everything. The relationship with the cabin crew, theContinue reading
Tag: Boeing 737
Engine failure on a twin engine aircraft, what is it like? Q & A – Part 4
Questions & Answers – Part 4… it’s here! Have I ever had a turnaround time of less than 25 minutes? What is it like to fly a twin engine plane after an engine failure? Can planes land automatically? And do you need to have experience with an airport before flying there? I received these questions per email and Instagram and today IContinue reading
App: B737-800 Type Rating Exam
One of my goals is to help, advise and inspire. There are many people that reinvent the wheel over and over again when joining the aviation industry. I answer questions per e-mail or write an article when I notice a question that pops up regularly. One of the most commonly asked questions; How did you prepare yourself during the ground school phaseContinue reading
Based in Barcelona – This is my life!
As some of you might know I am currently based in Barcelona. This means that I am working/flying out of Barcelona to all kinds of destinations. The City Barcelona is absolutely amazing! Ramblas, the market, Plaza Espana, the beach and the mountains. There are so many things to do. It’s almost impossible to get bored. Everything is cheaper, so bring anContinue reading
Crucial Do’s & Don’ts – Airline Interview
Throughout the years, (WOW this sounds like I am 60) I noticed that it is not only skills and knowledge that gets you a job… No guys, I don’t mean that either haha! 😉 I am talking about certain circumstances which can make the difference between you and the other guy which is not automatically in your hands. I learned soContinue reading
My story: 2 years being unemployed as a commercial pilot
Up until now, there are a lot of unemployed pilots that are looking for an airline job. I have been there myself and I can tell you that the first airline job is quite hard to find. Airlines hire a relatively low amount of ‘new’ pilots compared to how many pilots enter the market. As you can imagine, the competitionContinue reading