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Sit, Stay, Fly!

Truly successful people tell us that the way to be successful is to follow your passions. It makes sense, you will always go that extra mile for something you are passionate about. I had aviation in my veins and I just had to lean in to that passion to find my stride. My training actuallyContinue reading “Sit, Stay, Fly!”

It’s Private

I began flying with human clients as a fill-in for their regular flight attendants when they needed time off. My reputation soon put me on a short list to serve amazing people including CEOs, Hollywood personalities, a Microsoft founder, an international philanthropist and even a producer who had probably seen other galaxies in his day.Continue reading “It’s Private”

Friends With Benefits

If you or your company does not have a private jet, the next best thing is having friends who do. I had an amazing trip with quite a few challenges when I worked for one of the original founders of Microsoft as he entertained friends on holiday in Europe. Those 3 lucky friends got toContinue reading “Friends With Benefits”

First World Homeless

I know, when you think about people that lose their homes and sleep in their car, this isn’t the vision that comes to mind. It can happen to anyone and any car, trust me. Having a contract for a full time gig was not job security. When a new management company opted for a differentContinue reading “First World Homeless”

(Oil) Sands of Time

My new flying consisted mostly of work between a major oil company and a global payments technology company that was “everywhere I wanted to be.” Both had great flight departments that were completely different in personality and my learning continued. The oil company got me back into the deepest darkest reaches of Africa and otherContinue reading “(Oil) Sands of Time”

Dogs on a Plane

I really have to say that my favorite clients have been real animals, seriously! I had a company that specialized in flying with pets on private jets. That morphed into pet nanny duties in home and at destinations around the world. It was fabulous!! It actually helped my intuitive service skills develop because when youContinue reading “Dogs on a Plane”

FL450

There are some wonderful benefits of flying up around 45,000’ (FL450) on a private jet. Most commercial jets fly in the 30,000-35,000’ range. Up there at higher altitudes the air is usually smoother and there is less traffic. You can often pick up the fast winds aloft and get some speed assist to boot. ManyContinue reading “FL450”

Oh! Brittania

Believe it or not, my first trip to London was with a private jet client. I tell you this because no matter how much you traveled or how many times you’ve been around the world, there’s always room for another first. So how does an experienced crew member do sightseeing? Like a tourist of course.Continue reading “Oh! Brittania”