Training and Workforce
Pilot Lifestyle: Harmonizing your life's work with the rest of your life
Ron flies a Gulfstream IV based at Dallas Love Field and he loves his job–most of the time.

Ron flies a Gulfstream IV based at Dallas Love Field and he loves his job–most of the time. But the 42-year-old married father of two young children has found the on-demand culture of delivering teams of executives, who make decisions on a dime, is wreaking havoc with his family life. His wife says she’s in for the long haul, but despite her commitment, Ron is more troubled than ever about how to balance the needs of his boss with those of his family. Ironically, even though he knows the Gulfstream is a quality-of-life tool for his passengers, he believes his own quality of life is very much in doubt.

Ron (not his real name) doesn’t want to look for another job, but he’s giving it serious thought. He’s also not sure exactly what his next move should be. Many other pilots feel just like Ron, but they don’t like talking about it.