The First Week on the Job as Chief Pilot
From Command Pilot to Company Architect Stepping into the Chief Pilot’s office for the first time is a study in contrasts. The clear-cut authority of the flight deck, governed by checklists and sterile cockpit rules, gives way to a world of nuanced relationships, hidden influence, and interlocking departments. Your logbook proves you can navigate a complex aircraft through any weather; your first week on the job is about proving you…