Pilot Greta: what is it like to be a freshly licensed aviator amid pandemic?
How does it feel to become a freshly licensed pilot amid the global pandemic? Greta Adlyte, a 24-year-old…
MY COVID STORY
94 articles
Read personal accounts and experiences from individuals in the aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria’s story: from dentist to flight attendant and back again
Maria Pandolfi, 27, is a certified dentist. But despite a successful career in healthcare, Maria has been harboring…
Flight attendant Romina in maternity leave limbo: “The virus had a huge impact”
Italian flight attendant, Romina Ciut, 37, began her aviation career 10 years ago when she joined a local…
Precious’s Story: From cabin crew to pilot and COVID-19 philanthropist
Precious Sibalo’s journey to the cockpit has by no means been an easy feat. But after overcoming societal…
Rochelle’s story: from Emirates cabin crew to soap business in Philippines
As COVID-19 plunged airlines into an unprecedented crisis, some grounded aviation professionals decided to wait for recovery. But…
Emirates Captain Joerg starts coaching consultancy in Dubai
On April 26th, AeroTime will kick off a week of activities celebrating International Pilots’ Day. We will be…
From Boeing 737 to tactical freighter: commercial pilot turns military aviator
Mindaugas Zidonis’s love of flying began in early adolescence when he was living in Vilnius, Lithuania. Then, after…
Aviator Jack’s story: from barista to twin-engine pilot in Australia
Article by Chris Dwyer, AeroTime Asia correspondentImagine flying from London to Madrid – and not seeing a single…
Pandemic challenge: Norwegian Captain rejoins Dutch Air Force
“I was the happiest guy in the world. Working with the finest people, flying to great destinations in the…
Corporate Pilot Kristupas: “It’s time to take advantage of new opportunities”
Every crisis contains the seed of opportunity. This could be the knowledge to build something back better, identify…
Paul’s story: pilot secrets help NHS staff during COVID-19
In March 2020, Paul Green lost his dream job as a commercial airline pilot when his employer, the…
Captain Ali’s story: from Airbus joystick to laundry business
By Ali AndokoA330 Captain, business ownerI have just entered my third year enjoying the convenience of working as…
Alessandro’s story: from ground staff to ambulift truck driver
Prior to the pandemic times, Alessandro Moratti, 51, an experienced ground staff member, had been working for the…
Rachel’s Story: Grounded flight attendant wins Project Wingman award
Flight attendant Rachel Thorn’s last voyage was in March 2020. When she landed back in the UK, the…
Quo Vadis Aviation Training?
It will soon be 11 years since I began my journey in aviation. On the 10th of May…
IT engineer on a bumpy road to a pilot’s seat
On April 26th, AeroTime will kick off a week of activities celebrating International Pilots’ Day. We will be…
Karla’s story: from flight attendant to teacher…and back again
22-year-old Karla Daniela Fuertes Casañas, who works for a European charter air carrier, was grounded for nine months…
Stewardess Jordan: “The virus took my true love and my purpose overnight”
It was just like any other day checking in for a flight. I arrived at the crew-room having…