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Do you ever wonder why some airline pilots retire early, even though we have heard this is a dream job? Today we have a special guest, Max Kohnke, who recently retired early as an airline pilot, and he shares why he retired early and what he misses and doesn’t miss about the job one year later.

Talking Points:

Max’s journey to the fight deck.
Why did he choose to become an airline pilot?
What are his favorite things about being an airline pilot?
What are his least favorite aspects of being an airline pilot?
Why did he retire early?
Advice for those looking at this as a career.
What are some reasons you would advise people against becoming an airline pilot?
Why are many pilots cautious about flying outside of work?
Will you fly as a hobby now that you are retired?
What is next for Max?
Where can we find you online?

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/@Pilotsandpropwash-me6vq

https://www.youtube.com/@maxsmodels

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