Freelance in the Flight Deck: A Guide to Corporate Contract Flying The 8-Step Blueprint to Becoming a Successful Contract Pilot in Corporate Aviation Tired of airline seniority games, rigid schedules, and missing holidays with family? Step into the world of corporate contract flying-a flexible, profitable, and adventure-filled path where you control your flight plan. This upbeat, practical guide pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to launch and thrive as a contract pilot. Whether you're a newly minted ATP or a seasoned aviator looking for freedom, you'll learn how to find high-paying gigs, build a personal brand that gets you hired, set your own rates, and manage your freelance business like a pro. With humor, real stories, and straight talk from over two decades in the cockpit, the author lays out a clear 8-step blueprint-from networking and negotiating to staying healthy on the road and preparing for long-term success. Inside you'll learn: Where to find the best contract jobs (and how to land them) How to negotiate rates, per diems, and contracts that work for you Smart financial strategies for variable income and retirement How to balance freedom, income, and lifestyle If you're ready to break free from the traditional path and chart your own course, this book is your checklist, co-pilot, and career mentor all in one. Welcome to the flight deck. Your freelance career starts now.