With the current demand for pilots, the advantage may seem to be in favor of the applicant. But advancing to your ultimate goal might be more of a challenge than it initially appears.
During this presentation we will take a look at one aviator's journey from his first solo to captain and beyond! Studying the successes and failures of those who experienced their ultimate aviation career goals, will provide additional insight for your goals on: best safety practices, learning from failures and mistakes, obtaining the knowledge and proficiency required to advance to the highest levels, the advantage of networking, and an ongoing passion to learn more.
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Craig earned his Private Pilot Certificate in 1970 and his CFI in 1976. He went on to spend 26 years in the Air Force and Reserves retiring as a C-9A (DC-9-32F) Flight Examiner/Instructor Pilot. Having flown and served as captain and check airman in multiple aircraft models for United Air Lines, he currently is a Captain/Check Airman B787 and is a B747SP Research Pilot for NASA. In addition, he is a part-time captain in Citations and King Airs for a St. Louis charter company and continues to actively give flight instruction for a local FBO.
Craig gives back to aviation as a volunteer in many capacities: flying aircraft for the Commemorative Air Force and the American Flight Museum; serving as director on the Greater St. Louis Flight Instructor Assn Director and as a board member of NAFI; and regularly gives Young Eagle flights for his local EAA Chapter. He has 33,000 hours total time and 8,000 hours dual given.
Ron Timmermans earned his Private Pilot Certificate in 1972, and went on to add Commercial, Instrument, CFI/MEI, ATP, and Remote Pilot. Shortly after earning a CFIIA/MEI-IA, Ron became a Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program Ground and Flight instructor.
Ron is the 2021 FAA National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year, and has been selected by AOPA as a professional ground instructor for the 'Rusty Pilots' program, Ron now makes presentations to reach long inactive pilots to encourage their return to flight.
Ron is a FAASTeam Lead Representative giving monthly presentations on GA safety topics, has given many Young Eagle rides, has authored training curriculum, and has developed flight instructor standardization guides, published articles, and served in leadership positions on the American Bonanza Society Board of Directors.
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