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Wonder what it would be like to be an Air Force Test Pilot? Thinking of a career as a pilot in the military? Maybe you want a career in one of the various aviation career fields in the military. Today I have with me someone who has accomplished all of these goals.
Our guest today is Mark Jones a former USAF test pilot, author, and civilian test pilot. I am excited to have Mark with us today to speak about jobs in the military and one of the most exciting jobs, that of being a test pilot.
We discuss:
- How Mark became interested in aviation.
- The process of becoming a United States Air Force Pilot.
- Qualifications for different pilot jobs in the Air Force.
- Various aviation careers in the military.
- How you can become a test pilot.
- Advice for those looking towards a career as a pilot in the military.
- Mark’s new endeavor Multiply Leadership and his book “You Can Be A Test Pilot”
- His new position as test pilot with HondaJet.
- X-55
Recommendation:
Watching Bob Hoover perform at air shows is always a pleasure because he makes the audience gasp in excitement and amazement. Bob started his flying career as a military pilot and became a USAF test pilot and then began work as a civilian pilot.
If you enjoyed listening to Mark Jones recount his exciting career as a test pilot I think you will thoroughly enjoy “Forever Flying” by Bob Hoover. Bob is an aviation hero. My favorite story is when he escaped a POW camp during World War II, stole a German plane, and flew it to Holland. To hear an inspirational and exciting story of another test pilot I highly recommend “Forever Flying”.
Thanks for listening to Aviation Careers Podcast. I hope this show has helped you define and inspire you to achieve your aviation career goals.
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If you want to become a test pilot I hope Mark Jones has inspired you and made you realize that you may have what it take to become a test pilot. Define your goal and then keep focused while you enjoy the journey towards your aviation career goal.
Talk to you next episode and Safe Flying!
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