“My wife often jokes that, sometimes her friends tell her that they don’t know if she really has a husband because they always hear about me but never see me during the festive season.”
This is the sentiment of a 36-year-old pilot who often spends his festive season in the sky ferrying passengers who are visiting families and going on holiday.
The father of two from Cape Town says the most fulfilling part of his job is knowing that passengers are pleased with their journeys.
“I think when I start my day, I try to look at that. Check the situation — weather, airport, and how I can make it the best possible experience for me, the crew and the paying customers,” he said.
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