How to Make a Good Pilot Resume
Like most careers, the aviation field is competitive. A first-rate resume will help a pilot stay ahead of the game. This means focusing on expertise, training and experience. A good pilot resume follows a specific format with concise descriptions for each job or accomplishment. Even if you are not looking for a pilot job at a different airline or carrier, it's smart to update your resume periodically.
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Gather all certification and documents that have the relevant information you will need to put together a winning pilot resume. Even if you think you know the information, such as your GPA or safety record for a certain airline, it pays to confirm it before including it in your resume.
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Start a new Word document. Write a header that includes your name, contact information and military status as a pilot (if applicable).
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Arrange the information in your resume into sections. It may include "Education," "Training," "Experience," "Community Work" and "Honors." A new pilot with a certificate from a prestigious program might place his "Education" and/or "Training" sections first, while a more experienced pilot might lead with "Experience." For those with a variety of experience, consider splitting that section into two or more segments, such as "Military Experience" and "Carrier Experience."
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Fill out your "Education" and/or "Training" sections, which may be combined into one section. Include your degree and certificate types, the universities or institutions you attended, the dates of graduation, and the location of the program. For example: "M.A. in Aviation, Allan College, Allan MO, May 1998."
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Fill out your "Experience" section, starting with your current pilot job and moving backwards. Include your official title, the name of the carrier or organization, the dates you were employed, and a list of up to five duties you held at the position. Begin each point with an action verb, which Boston College recommends using to create a good resume. For example, "trained new pilots" or "commanded international flights."
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Fill out the remaining sections. Include a "Community Work" section if you have volunteered for field-related work in your community, such as emergency training or talks at local schools. For "Honors," include a bullet-point list that highlights your awards, high safety records, and/or company rank.
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