From Ferry Pilot to Major Airline Pilot: Steve Randall
Years of ferrying airplanes across terrain and weather, then the structure of a major airline.
Before flying for a major airline, Steve Randall ferried aircraft across all kinds of terrain and weather. In Episode 291, he compares the two worlds.
In this episode you’ll learn
- 01Stories from years of ferry flying
- 02Challenges of ferrying across terrain and weather
- 03Moving from ferry flying to a major airline
- 04How the skills and demands differ
Ferry stories
Steve shares the challenges and successes of ferrying different aircraft in difficult conditions.
To the airline
He explains his move to a major airline and how the demands differ from ferry work.
Episode 291 · 1 hr 36 minHear the full conversation with Steve Randall.
About the guest
Steve Randall
Steve Randall
Steve Randall is a major airline pilot who previously worked as a ferry pilot.
Frequently asked questions
Can ferry flying lead to an airline job?
Steve Randall went from ferry pilot to major airline pilot.
How is ferry flying different from airline flying?
Steve compares the independence and challenges of ferry work with the structure of a major airline.
