Adding pilot to resume for non aviation job?

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sfgiants13

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My hockey coach is one of the founding partners for a major consulting firm and I'm going to send in a resume to him since someone who graduated last year with an econ degree did and got a good paying job. I figured I could do this and fly on the side/study to become a CFI. Would it be worth while to include having a commercial pilot cert in my resume? If so what would be the best way to incorporate it? I know it's completely unrelated to a consulting firm but I'm sure I could twist it in a way that sounds impressive to your average non flying Joe.
 
Well, if nothing else it shows that you have some form of decent study habits, and can complete a somewhat rigorous standardized training course.
 
Especially if the company has enough $$$ and meets face-to-face with clients more than 2hrs by road away, you could turn it into a possible part-type flying gig. Essentially "So, since we do all this business in XXX towns, do you think it'd make sense to buy a XXX small prop airplane? For an extra XXXX a year, negotiable, I can run us a small flight department."

Edit: That is, unless the firm is already that big and has one. I guess I should have more thoroughly read the OP, but you never know.
 
I have it on mine, well Instrument rated Private Pilot on the bottom in the skills/interests section.
 
Perfect. How does "Recently completed all of the rigorous requirements necessary to earn a commercial pilot certificate" as the description of commercial pilot sound? Also I just got a job as a pizza delivery driver until I graduate to earn some extra money. Is this something I'd be better off just leaving off my resume?
 
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sfgiants13 said:
My hockey coach is one of the founding partners for a major consulting firm and I'm going to send in a resume to him since someone who graduated last year with an econ degree did and got a good paying job. I figured I could do this and fly on the side/study to become a CFI. Would it be worth while to include having a commercial pilot cert in my resume? If so what would be the best way to incorporate it? I know it's completely unrelated to a consulting firm but I'm sure I could twist it in a way that sounds impressive to your average non flying Joe.
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In all seriousness, I've always included the fact that I have a bunch of paper from the FAA on my resume.
 
I've put it on some resumes and not on others, when I have, it has always come up as a point of interest and people want to hear about it, which is good. One of my hiring managers was also a pilot and I'm quite sure this was a big factor in making me stand out as someone he could relate to and enjoy working with. I've also heard at least one person say that they like pilots because they've often learned how to multi-task well and have developed an ability to visualize scenarios (I'm sure this varies more by individual...but it was his impression).
 
Personally I'd only add it in a few cases:

- If you have the room on the resume; don't eliminate something more pertinent to the position to list it if you don't have the room
- If it adds a degree within a skill set the employer is looking for; job = avionics technician, then add; job = walmart greeter, remove

I think if you choose to add it, it would be best listed under a certifications or skills section, for example:

Skills

.NET
C
C++
65 WPM
Microsoft Office

Certifications

Six Sigma Black Belt
CIA Black Hat Recruit
Commercial Pilot
 
When Igraduated and was interviewing at law firms, i had at least one person per firm ask about my flying. A few were pilots and all were impressed. I think what it did was provide something to make you stand out as each interviewee was similiar; big law firm experience and good grades. Plus it helps to break the ice. Put it on as you never know what the interviewer's background contains.
 
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