Meet the easyJet Captain that became a pilot at 21!

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Jack Parsons

Business, Careers

4.2 • 5 Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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In this captivating discussion, we dive into Kate's incredible journey soaring through the skies. We also explore her inspiring approach to maintaining a positive mindset at work and reflect on her early start in the aviation industry. ⛅🧠 Kate successfully guides the youth at easyJet through their pilot careers, finding strength in knowing that this is what drives her to face each new day. 💪☀ 00:00 - Trailer 01:53 - Sponsored by easyJet 02:24 - Kate’s first job 03:31 - Work ethic in her family 04:39 - Work ethics in today’s world 05:17 - If you don’t love what you’re doing, go find something else 05:56 - Change your job mindset 07:36 - Finding the positive people 08:48 - Staying patient and resilient 10:08 - How did Kate become a pilot? 11:05 - Kate’s first time in a plane 11:49 - Kate’s desire and her hard research 13:50 - Why Kate turned down becoming a Military Pilot 14:27 - Women role models in the industry 16:04 - easyJet inclusivity 16:25 - Kate’s routine 17:06 - Pilots check-in 18:01 - Differences between first officers and captains 18:34 - Expected time to become a Captain 19:46 - How many flights can you do in one day? 20:23 - Key attitudes to becoming a pilot 21:29 - The “do not” list for pilots 22:14 - Is it expensive to become a pilot? 23:18 - What is a multi-pilot licence? 24:12 - How to know if I'm getting the right licence? 25:16 - How much time do I need to spend to get my licence? 25:38 - Lessons learned in the plane 26:30 - Pilot Training Manager 27:08 - The most loved things for Kate 27:27 - A message to people who wants to start in the industry 27:54 - Kate’s Duvet Flip Brand Partner easyJet ✈⬆ easyJet streamlines affordable travel for all, with every role crucial in connecting millions via Europe's top airline network. With an innovative culture, easyJet empowers you to shape travel's future.

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0:00.0	There are so many misconceptions about becoming a pilot.
0:02.0	The first thing is knowing the entry requirements.
0:04.0	So people think, oh, I need to have 20-20 vision.
0:06.0	I need to have a degree.
0:07.0	You don't.
0:08.0	You can wear glasses.
0:09.0	You only need five PCSEs.
0:10.0	Even not knowing the entry points can be a barrier.
0:17.0	Your first job that earned you a bit of money, what was it?
0:23.6	Working in a restaurant, that was my first job. It really made a difference to starting to earn
0:27.6	your own money and I was really lucky through school I got the opportunity to get a qualification
0:32.6	as a fitness instructor. So alongside a restaurant work that I was doing, I was also working in a gym.
0:36.6	A nice balance between different work environments.
0:39.3	I've come from a family where the work ethic is really strong.
0:42.3	So my granddad was a farmer.
0:44.3	He worked seven days a week, long hours, he was up every morning at six out on the farm.
0:48.3	And he always said to me, find a job that is your hobby.
0:51.3	You're in Air Cadets, then going up into a two-seater plane.
0:55.5	What's that feeling like?
0:56.4	Really excited.
0:57.6	And then once I was airborne, they actually did hand over the controls, gave an opportunity
1:01.2	to fly around.
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