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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 44 MIN

What an airline pilot job is worth, with Kit Darby

from Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's · host Sporty's Pilot Shop

As a former airline pilot and industry analyst for more than four decades, Kit Darby has seen a lot of job market cycles. In this episode he shares his wisdom, with plenty of practical advice for aspiring professional pilots, including an honest assessment of the job market right now, what airline pilots actually make over a 30-year career, and what COVID changed about the airline business. Kit also talks about some lessons learned from his airline and military career, including mastering full motion airline simulators and flying the unique OV-1 Mohawk in the Army. and In the Ready to Copy segment, you’ll hear about preparing for job interviews, under-appreciated airlines, and helicopters vs. airplanes.SHOW LINKS:* Kit’s website: https://kitdarby.com/* Airline hiring resources: https://www.fapa.aero/job-hunting-pilots* PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://sportys.com/mastery

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