#careertransition
I often feel a sense of confusion about how my career built in one industry can limit my future opportunities. It’s as though a label is attached, defining where I “belong” professionally and narrowing others’ perceptions of my abilities.
When discussing career opportunities, I’m always proud to share my background in the private jet and boat industry. This experience does not, however, restrict me to one field alone.
Unfortunately, many recruiters see it differently, assuming my skills are limited to aviation. Whether they simply associate me with the technical side of flight or rely on automated keyword matching, both approaches reduce my experience in ways that feel limiting and, at times, frustrating.
If someone asks what I’ve learned during my aviation career, I proudly talk about people and effective communication.
Those outside the industry may not realize:
💪 multifaceted nature of the role,
💪 diplomacy required,
💪 superhuman multitasking abilities,
💪 constant focus on situational awareness.
Teamwork forms the foundation of every successful outcome.
Vision, impact, and leadership are the pillars that drive partnerships, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and meeting the demands of high-expectation clients.
In aviation, customer service isn’t a separate department; every decision—from choosing FBO to managing crew duties and ensuring compliance—is linked to the customer experience and ultimately affects satisfaction.
People in this industry are highly aware of interconnectedness. The successful outcomes are composed of countless details coming together to achieve safe, high-quality operations.
While I value the expertise and growth my aviation experience has provided, there have been times I wished I could shed the “aviation” label. But I’ve realized that the issue lies with recruiters who may not see past the surface the depth of expertise I bring from this unique field.
Instead of feeling disappointed when my profile is overlooked due to my background, I’ve come to appreciate my broad knowledge and adaptability.
My experience equips me to thrive in diverse roles and to apply my skills across various business sectors.
I recognize the strength of my ability to leverage my knowledge in ways that enrich any industry—because, at its core, business is about people.
In every industry, people want to feel valued and respected, whether they are serving others or being served.
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