Business View Magazine - Nov 2023

278 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11 modern problem of North America’s ubiquitous pilot shortage. During the COVID pandemic, many pilots of a certain age and seniority simply opted to take early retirements. This has resulted in a dearth of more experienced pilots and a glut of inexperienced pilots trying to get their collective foot in the cockpit door. Brown notes that being a pilot has age limits and health requirements. He adds that you can spend $70,000 to $100,000 to get a pilot’s license, but then,“One health issue and your career is over. I think it’s one of those things that it’s hard for younger people to look at and say, ‘Hey, that’s a career I want to get into.’” Of course, there are other non-flying options for those who have health problems. Management is one, as Brown helpfully points out, and being an air traffic controller is yet another. He also extols colleges and universities that have flight schools. An aviation degree can be an invaluable asset. GENERAL AVIATION JET SERVICES • FBO SERVICES • • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE • • FLIGHT SCHOOL • • ORIGINAL FBO AT CONROE • MAIN ENTRRANCE EASIEST LOCATION TO GET TO VIA ROAD OR AIR 5260 CENTRAL PKWY HANGAR 14 CONROE, TX 77303 936-760-1717 • WWW.CXOFBO.COM