Learning to Fly

The title for this interview with Chris Wilson is very fitting in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Chris is a snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur. In this segment, Chris talks about getting out of high school and pondering the question that most of us face what do with our lives? In doing so he talks about how he researched ideas leading to the discovery of aviation. Helicopters to be more precise. In seeking adventure Chris describes the steps he took moving across the country landing in Vancouver where he attended a helicopter school. There is a good and detailed discussion regarding what helicopter education is like, getting licensed, getting a job in this industry, what the industry is like, and above all flying one of these machines. The episode will cater to anyone interested in career development as there are suggestions on how someone can go about figuring themselves out which is also supported by Chris’s story. Also, anyone interested in aviation, specifically helicopters, will benefit from listening to this interview as there is an in-depth dialog on all aspects of this industry. More importantly, how this interview ends with some of the obstacles he has encountered in his pursuit are talked about and will surprise the listener, leading to other episodes with Chris. This is a fun, informative, motivational, and eye-opening interview. Website - https://www.chrismwilson.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrismwilson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/chrismwilson Newsletter - https://www.go.chrismwilson.com/work-to-live-newsletter