How to Write a Pilot's Job Cover Letter
In addition to the ability to fly, a pilot's job requires the ability to manage a crew, communicate with passengers and crew members, and provide a feeling of calmness and safety for all those on board. There are many types of pilot jobs--from military to commercial and to private.
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Instructions
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Research the company or individual posting the available pilot's job. It is important that you know everything you can about the hiring agent--commercial airline or private company--in order to write a cover letter to capture their attention in the first paragraph.
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Let your experience set the mood as you write a cover letter for a pilot's job. If you are making the transition from a military career as a pilot to flying commercial airplanes, you should highlight the number of years and flight hours. Safety is paramount in hiring pilots, and your record will be a major factor in whether or not you're considered for the position.
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Identify the position for which you are applying as an introductory paragraph. Write a brief summary of how you earned your pilot's license along with the number of years you have been flying. This is a good time to indicate the general type of flight experience, such as private company aircraft, military or commercial.
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Make the body of your cover letter an opportunity to write about how your experience and skills will be a benefit to the airline or private agency. Use your research about the available pilot's job to highlight areas that specifically define your assets in relation to the job.
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Express confidence that your experience as a pilot will qualify you to fill the available job opening. For instance, use descriptive words such as, "extensive experience with," "successful career with" and "my diverse experience as."
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Conclude your cover letter with the invitation to give you a call for an interview to discuss your qualifications for the pilot's job. Offer to meet at their convenience, or give specific times when you will be available.
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Tips & Warnings
Provide 2 methods of contact, if possible. This could be 2 phone numbers or 1 phone number and an email address.
Avoid starting a cover letter with "To Whom It May Concern:" as this can leave the impression that you have not investigated the position enough to know the name of the person who will interview you.
