Other Cool Jobs for Pilots

Other Cool Jobs for PilotsOther Cool Jobs for PilotsThe word pilot often evokes images of commercial airline pilots, flying for major airlines. While that can be a great career, its not the only option for those who want to make a living as a pilot. In addition to commercial airlines, private corporations, charitable organizations, and government agencies all need pilots, and theres always a demand for additional flight instructors. Corporate Pilots Corporate flying involves piloting private jets, usually owned by corporations. Ithas its benefits and drawbacks. Its usually pretty good money, but it comes with a wacky schedule. Youre often on call, at the whim of a client who needs to leave immediately, just when youve sat down for dinner with the family. And while theres a lot of sitting around waiting at private jet terminals- known as fixed-base operators (FBOs)- corporate flying often involves flying to exotic destinations and spending a lot of time on the ground while youre t here. You might be in Maui one week and Dallas the next, and then off to London for a few days and back to spend a week at home with your family. The scheduleis often unpredictable, but it comes with other benefits and sometimes more time at home. Some corporate flight departments are known to be great to work for, and others not so much. Youll hear horror stories about businesses demanding that their pilots fly at all hours in all kinds of weather whether theyre tired or not. The schedule can be exhausting, or it can be pretty great. And if you live in a place like Los Angeles, you might even get to fly and meet some superstars. Corporate pilot jobs arent usually listed on the job boards, so you might have to do some networking to find openings Flying for Charitable Organizations Charity organizations like Angel Flight or Corporate Angel Network fly people for a good cause. Many times, the flights are done in a volunteers aircraft, and the pilots often work on a volunteer basis , but its a good experience for those who are looking to build time while doing some good in the world. unterstellung organizations often fly medically ill patients to and from health care facilities that they otherwise would not be able to get to, either because they are not allowed to fly on a commercial airline (doctors orders) or because they cant afford to fly commercially. This type of flying requires a kind heart, patience, and skill, as you will be presented with a variety of challenges and will be required to fly in some tough conditions. Teaching the Next Generation of Pilots Being aflight instructoris not easy, but if you have the heart of a teacher and like small airplanes, then it can be a rewarding job worth considering. Flight instruction comes with a lot of challenges, including banging around in bumpy weather close to the ground. It might be easy to discount a flight instruction career due to the low pay and limited advancement opportunities, but if you can live modestly and enjoy teaching, flight instruction is a great career. And many people do make a decent living out of it. There are benefits to instructing, too, like having flexible hours or a schedule thats completely your own, making it an ideal job for someone who doesnt want to be tied to an airline schedule, where youre stuck working holidays, nights, and weekends until you gain seniority. Career flight instructors should enjoy general aviation and should have a passion for sharing the love of flight withothers. If so, its a great career to choose. Flying for Government Organizations Flying for a government organization such as the Forest Service, the FAA, the military, or the Department of Transportation combines stability with the excitement of flying airplanes. Government pilots are full-time government employees who perform services like fire location and suppression, surveillance, national defense missions, and airspace and equipment inspections. Government jobs also inc lude flying a tanker or a lead plane for the forest service, flying in the military, or flying as a test pilot. These jobs come with good pay, steady benefits, and a voreingestellt 40-hour workweek.

Pat yourself on the back. Document your amazingness.

Pat yourself on the back. Document your amazingness.Pat yourself on the back. Document your amazingness.Self-Assessment Quiz - True or FalseI know how to write a comprehensive email to my manager that highlights my quarter-end benchmarks.I think it is important to check in with my manager periodically to inform zu sich of what Im working on.I believe in my work and think I deserve praise.Believe it or elend, Im shy and very introverted. But I chose public relations as my occupation and at the core of my professional career, Ive been a publicist. Public relations, or the act of promoting and making stuff look goooood, is part of my professional DNA. So early on, in spite of my shyness, I learned the importance of talking about myself, about what I do, and just how generally amazing I can be. It goes with the job turf. You need to do the same, especially when it comes to documenting your amazingness at work. Youve got to put your accolades in writing.Why? you may ask. Look at it from the perspective of your manager. As a manager, Im a busy, busy person. I dont have eyes in the back of my head, Im not fully clairvoyant, and Im not Stretch Armstrong. I cant be in all places at once, even though I, of course, feel like Im being stretched to do so. What this means is I will generally have a feeling about my team and their great work, but I wont know everything UNLESS THEY TELL MENow theres an art to this. You have to be careful not to come across as an I person, versus a team player. And you dont want to come across as a chronic braggadocio either. So, how do you do it? Ive managed all types of employees, and Ive condensed their styles to ansicht threeConfident CorrineCorrine does her work, puts her head down, and knows that she has done a good job. You can decipher this based on her demeanor, her confidence during conference calls and team meetings, and in her work ethic. But youll never read or hear her talk about her work because shes pretty confident (and has he r fingers crossed) that others are noticing it, too.Boastful BriannaBrianna does a pretty darn good job, she works hard. She is the first to email her manager about her project milestones as they occurthat she successfully accomplished an independent task that she helped the team bring a job to full fruition by heading up the marketing, or that she was happy to present the innovative idea that launched the project the client loved.WhoDunnit WilmaWilma also does good work, puts her head down, and gets the job done. However, she never shares the specific role she played in a project, so no one knows for sure. They just know they can count on her when the going gets rough. She sits quietly by while her boss takes credit for her weeks of late nights that resulted in the project being delivered on time. She isnt seeking approval. She simply cares about the work itself because shes a team player.Of these three styles, which one lets me know they deserve a raise? Who has provided back up, evidence, and documented proof of their accomplishments and milestones? Yep, Boastful Brianna. As long as Boastful Brianna isntannoying, this is the most effective style to adopt because your manager will know what youve done every step of the way, and youve documented it in an email as well. Be sure you keep an Ive Done Good file in which you toss these documented emails. So, when its time for your quarterly and/or end-of-year performance evaluation, you have specific deliverables and dates you can point to that highlight your value.Use the rest of this month to identify which style you are, how youre communicating, and how you can up your back-patting game. Concerned about how your manager will receive your boasting? Avoid using the word I too often, but brand yourself as a strong member of the team. Show that you were happy to lend your expertise in XYZ area to achieve winning results for everyone. But whatever you do, dont play a passive role in tooting your own horn.Cheryl Grac e is the sassy aunt, best friend, and mentor youve always needed in your life. The successful jet-setting, global corporate executive founded the aspirational lifestyle brand Powerful Penny LLC. Her products, workshops and speeches probe, inspire and empower to ensure those who really want to can get to their next level of best. Her blogs on careers, prosperity, relationships, family, looking and living fabulously, and living a five-star life can be found atwww.powerfulpenny.com.

Coworkers With Benefits How to Make Workplace Friends

Coworkers With Benefits How to Make Workplace FriendsCoworkers With Benefits How to Make Workplace FriendsOne of the workplace tenets I live by is to play nice. Its important to never underestimate the value of being well-liked and respected in your workplace. Remember, other people control resources and opportunities. As such, professional relationships play a huge role in the job offers you get, the contracts youll win and in the opportunities youll be presented with. Here are a few tips to help you think more strategically about how to build more meaningful relationships at work.1. Reach OutOne of the first tasks you will have in a new job is to understand your role. You can do this by reaching out to different coworkers you have interacted (or will interact) with and setting up some time to chat. Learn about their role and how their work fits into the company. If appropriate, ask about what brought them to the company and what their interests are. Initiating contact and showing i nterest in a coworkers work creates a positive first impression.2. Get CoffeeInvite coworkers you would like to get know better out for coffee. Feel free to ask questions about what they love about their job. A casual outing away from the office might be just what you both need to get more comfortable in conversation.3. Seek HelpBeing cognizant of what you dont know and proactively asking for help is an awesome quality in a new hire. It can be difficult to admit a shortcoming and ask for help, but research tells us that asking someone for a favor makes them like you more. Doing someone a favor makes you feel good about yourself, which transitively extends to the person who asked for the favor. So if you are to ask someone a question or for a favor, thank your helper adequately. Chances are they will acquiesce and subsequently feel positively about you.4. Get InvolvedMany companies host several events for employees to get to know each other. Check these out take the opportunity to mi ngle with the people you work with. Some companies will also arrange cross-functional teams to address different workplace issues. These are also good opportunities to interact with coworkers from outside your team. Working together to achieve a common goal is a great way to establish camaraderie with the people you work with.5. Be GenerousGive credit where credit is due. If a coworker managed a project that had a successful outcome, shoot them an schmelzglas to congratulate them on their work. One thing to note here is to refrain from sending people canned email messages. Try to call out your interaction with the coworker on the project and what impressed you about their work.Read more on coworkers and office relationshipsHow To Navigate Through Workplace PoliticsHow To Get Coworkers to Like YouHow To Give Someone Constructive Criticism in the Workplace