#25 Pilot Talk - Sam the corporate A340 pilot
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When thinking about a business jet pilots typically think about the likes of Global Express, Learjet, and Citation. Today's guest Sam is a VIP pilot flying a substantially larger executive aircraft, the Airbus A340. In this episode, Sam will take us along on his journey in aviation. We will discuss how he got into aviation, what is what like flying F-18's in the Marine Corp, and how his transition to the civilian world was like after 10 years in the military. Sam has a tremendously interesting journey and has flown everything from fighter jets to turboprop aircraft, regional jets, and all the way up to the Airbus A340 and A380 (Super Heavy). He also used to work as the Chief Pilot of MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Make sure to check out CrewAssist, an online community for aviation professionals and aspiring aviators. Access tons of great resources that will help you secure your next job and register for FREE at www.crewassist.aero.
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