I didn’t start with connections or shortcuts.
Like most aspiring aviators, I started with a dream...the same one you have right now: to take control of an aircraft and build a life doing what you love.
But the path wasn’t straightforward.
I faced the same confusion every beginner faces —
Which school should I choose? How do I afford the hours?
Am I even cut out for this?
There were long nights, tight budgets, and moments where the dream seemed impossibly far away.
Still, I stayed the course.
Years of training, discipline, and thousands of flight hours later, I earned my wings and began flying for one of the world’s major airlines.
And through every takeoff, every challenge, and every crew I’ve led, I’ve come to realize one simple truth:
Becoming a pilot isn’t just about learning to fly — it’s about learning to endure, adapt, and lead.
Now, after decades in both captain and first officer roles, I’ve seen aviation from every angle — the grind, the growth, the setbacks, and the incredible fulfillment that follows those who don’t give up.
That’s why I wrote “How to Become a Pilot.”
This isn’t a collection of random tips or recycled advice. It’s the roadmap I wish I had when I started — a clear, honest guide that prepares you for the realities of becoming a professional pilot.
I wrote it for the ones who still look up when a plane passes by…
For the ones who dream of the sky but aren’t sure how to reach it.
If that’s you — this book is your pre-flight checklist.
Learn from someone who’s lived it, flown it, and dedicated a lifetime to helping others take off.