Yes…

It’s a little late in the day to be getting an email, but check this out, from Heather at Brewton Aviation:

Who’s interested?

She could have posted this in one of the facebook groups and she would’ve gotten 200 resumes before the end of the day, among which more than half wouldn’t even meet the requirements.

I know, because I used to that too: send my resume regardless, because “you never know…”

But she didn’t, because she doesn’t want to deal with that, so the goal for me is to make sure that doesn’t happen to her after I send this email.

For that reason, I won’t share her address email here.

Instead, if you do meet the requirements, please, submit an application here. It will be uploaded to a Google drive she has access to.

She will be in touch with the qualified applicants.

My take on the whole training contract thing.

I just signed one for a dropzone in Central New York—the one I sent to the Low-Time Pilot Job Board subscribers.

People say you should never sign a contract for a single-engine piston, so yes, I was a little taken aback when the owner sent me the details of the contract.

But it’s just business.

Sure, some may be a little predatory. I’m not saying you should just sign whatever. But we need to keep in mind training costs money to the employer.

“oh yeah but I paid a bunch of money too for my training!”

Okay… so?

I promise I’m on your side, I’m low-time too. But the reality is: you don’t want it? someone else will take it.

And in the case of Brewton, it’s a safe bet because they’re not after your money. They just want skilled and loyal pilots.

Just two weeks ago I was offered a different jump pilot job, BUT I had to pay the training expenses upfront, and they’d pay me back at the end of the season. I’m glad I had other options, so I didn’t take it but it doesn’t necessarily make it a bad job. They’re still hiring by the way, it’s iSkydive Detroit—I also posted about it for the Low-Time Pilot Job Board subscribers.

My point is, contracts don’t necessarily equal bad employer, or at least I don’t think that anymore.

Of course, make sure you understand whatever you’re signing!

So good luck, mine is up in October, and I’ll be on the job market again. The search never ends though. My current goal is to have the next opportunity lined up by fall.

I’ve been watching a bunch of aviation career videos/podcasts and the biggest takeaway is that pilots need to constantly prepare for their next job BEFORE they need it.

I do have a couple banner towing deep dives to schedule, so you can expect that next.

I did say an updated list of low-time jobs would come, but people aren’t as eager to share as last year (maybe understandably), so crowdsourcing is a little tougher. Keep an eye on the facebook groups.

But speaking of the job board…

You know you don’t HAVE to pay for it, right?

Just refer your friends to the newsletter, and you’ll get free access.

It used to be 5 referrals for a month, but I’ll make it one-for-one, plus you and your referral will BOTH get a month free.

That also means, if you refer 8 pilot friends, you’ll have access to the job board for the rest of 2025.

Because I always talk smack about climbto350 (rightfully so in a few aspects), yet got a job through it, I sort of owe you one, don’t I?

So, in addition to that, all who’ve purchased the Low-Time Pilot Jobs Database in the past are hereby granted access to the Low-Time Pilot Job Board for the rest of year.

If you decide to get it today, you’re also getting access until the end of the year. Learn more about the database by clicking here.

Pretty excited for my first flying job in the US, I hope these little bonuses can help you make that happen for you too.

So yeah, just remember, the job search never really ends, not until you’ve reached your final destination, wherever that may be.

Until next time!

P.S: late to this trend, but it’s now my favorite meme…