The first logbooks are usually the most messy and disorganized. Their tips and advice come from hundreds of logbook reviews over years.and trust me, they've seen it all. We talked to Brooks Butler, the Chief Pilot of PSA Airlines, and Eric Graser, a pilot and recruiter at ExpressJet Airlines, about what they look for in logbooks during hiring.
In some cases, they'll determine your ability to get hired. In this process, logbooks might be more important than you think. If you're applying for a job in the cockpit, you're being hired not for the certificate you hold, but for the experiences and knowledge you've built over time that will make you a successful and safe professional pilot. They're a representation of you as a pilot, your personality, and your skill sets. Logbooks aren't just a way to keep a track of your flight times and training records.
