Pilots In Command

Airline pilot and author Capt. Kristofer Pierson discusses new regulatory requirements for Pilot Professional Development, and resources from his book Pilots In Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip that help pilots become higher-level professionals, leaders and mentors.

Airline pilots are looked upon as leaders by passengers, crew and employers alike. Newly hired pilots, as well as current pilots upgrading to Captain, are required to have training, experience and skills that demonstrate practical leadership ability and professionalism. Beyond accumulated experience in the flight deck, pilots need straightforward guidance on how to fulfill the role of pilot-in-command. When things go wrong, everyone looks to the Captain, the pilot-in-command, to make things right.

The book goes beyond what flight training curricula require, into what is both a rarity and a necessity: solid advice to student and professional aviators about how to be transformational leaders. The third edition offers insights into the airline training process and the common experiences and practices new pilots face when entering the airline industry; discusses culture, professionalism, pilot schedules and bidding, and safety in today's airline operations; and includes tips on maintaining professional excellence and optimizing your quality of life as an airline pilot.

Part of the ASA Presents Author Talk Series from ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics).