"Value your experience. Stay Relevant in work and service."  Read More

“I think I was determined to do for a living what I loved to do anyway and kept my focus by immersing myself in aviation. I did take various menial jobs to pay for my lessons, but that thought of flying was always on my mind.” Read More
 

“Since I had already assisted many would be pilots in successfully navigating a difficult career path, I decided it behooved me to share the techniques I developed for Flight Guide for Success with other career seekers,…” Read More

“Unlike younger applicants, retirees offer a wealth of professional and life experience to a prospective employer. To sell themselves well, they need to focus on their key assets that differentiate them from their younger competitors, such as maturity,…” Read More

“Challenge your decision-making skills by practicing the technique of asking 'What If?' This tactic allows you to consider the situation, solicit varying input, and test your proposed solution without fear of error.”  Read More

“How do I progress upward from my current CFI position to find a cargo, corporate or commuter job?”  Read More

“Unlike many professions, pilots are dealing in potentially life-threatening situations on a daily basis. The ability to demonstrate experience in reacting quickly, calmly and effectively is a skill that’s imperatively important and will impress any prospective employer.”  Read More

“This past Christmas vacation, I flew to Antigua, Guatemala, to visit an support the nonprofit organization Semillas Para Futuro, which helps villagers of Chocola to become self-sufficient in their cacao, coffee and vegetable farming.”  Read More

“Airline surcharges, such as baggage fees, are expanding because they bring in big money. But with airfares reasonable, the impact on the cost of airline travel appears to be a wash.”  Read More

“Capt. Karen Kahn tells travelers what not to bring.”  Read More

“Less stress when you travel
National travel expert Captain Karen Kahn offers tips for avoiding unnecessary holiday travel stress.”  Read More

“Purchase your in-flight meals. Pay for your checked baggage. Buy your own blanket. There hasn't been much happy news in recent years for the flying public. But two words no flier ever wants to hear associated with an airline they're likely to travel with are "maintenance violations.”  Read More

“How to pack: Capt. Karen Kahn advises world travelers.”  Read More

“If your starting destination is near a smaller, local airport, the cost of a commuter flight can be equal to or less money than the cost of driving yourself or hiring transportation to reach the nearest metropolitan airport." Read More