Author Swayne Martin

Clear communication is critical as a pilot, and so is protecting your hearing. I've been flying with a Bose Aviation headset since I was a student pilot, and can't recommend it enough. Whether you're a...

Flying seaplanes fundamentally changes the way you fly as a pilot. You're no longer held back by paved runways and can fly directly into some of the most beautiful parts of the world. I had the opportunity to...

When I was building flight time towards my ATP certificate, I used an electronic logbook called LogTen Pro. Tracking my progress towards meeting the numerous ATP requirements was incredibly easy with the...

Today, the airline industry faces an unprecedented slowdown as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Aviation will rebound but it will take time and support from everyone in the industry to overcome this together....

Regardless of which airline you'd love to fly for one day, you'll be faced with the decision of whether to commute or live in-base as an airline pilot. When you commute, you can live almost anywhere in the...

One thing you guys asked me to do is cover a variety of careers for pilots. I'm an airline pilot and I love what I do, but there are SO many amazing career paths if you've ever dreamed of becoming a pilot....

I've partnered with Envoy Air to produce the first airline-approved comprehensive series about becoming an airline pilot. Let's face it... Becoming a pilot is EXPENSIVE. We spend nearly $100,000 to begin...

Flying Part 135 at Mokulele Airlines gave me the chance to experience everything that a larger airline has... From other flight crews and gate agents to ramp crews, passengers, dispatch, and more. I learned...

After flying at Mokulele Airlines full time over the summer, I was offered the unique opportunity to continue my flying on a part-time basis, even as I finish my last year as a student at the University of...

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED - APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON JULY 20TH, 2017 OF DECISIONS (STAY TUNED FOR MORE HIRING OPPORTUNITIES SOON!) If you've previously applied for Mokulele, follow the instructions...

Mokulele Airlines runs itself in a very similar fashion to much larger Part 121 Airlines. After training, First Officers or Captains are assigned a training pilot to complete a few days of IOE, or "initial...

As a relatively small Part 135 air carrier, it's pretty unusual that Mokulele Airlines has a department dedicated to flight training. Its training center is located in Kahului on the island of Maui. Upon...