Contract Flying as a Career: Evan Luft on Life Outside the Airlines
From the Rockies to Mexico, contract pilot Evan Luft on why an aviation career doesn’t have to follow the airline route.
A flying career doesn’t have to follow the airline route. In Episode 337, contract pilot Evan Luft explains how contract work can be fulfilling, flexible and financially rewarding.
- 01How contract flying works
- 02Flying over the Rocky Mountains, Banff and Mexico
- 03Why networking and being personable win work
- 04What makes flying in Canada different
- 05How avionics help in difficult weather
A different path
Evan describes the flexibility of contract work and the destinations it opens up, from the Rockies to Banff and Mexico.
Relationships matter
Many opportunities come from personal connections. Evan and Justin agree being friendly and personable shapes job prospects and client relationships.
Flying in Canada
Canada offers scenery and kinds of flying that are less common in the US.
Frequently asked questions
What is a contract pilot?
A pilot hired for specific trips or periods rather than as a full-time employee of one operator. Evan Luft describes the work in this episode.
How do contract pilots find work?
Evan says many opportunities come through networking and personal connections.
