The story of the pilot's mentor.

(NLĐO) - Teaching is a special profession, and the work of flight instructors at Bay Viet Pilot School is even more special.

Mr. Nguyen Phuc Lan began his career in the aviation industry in 1989 as an air traffic controller at Tan Son Nhat, Lien Khuong, Cam Ranh, Can Tho , and Rach Gia airports. In 1997, he was transferred to the Vietnam Aviation School, now the Vietnam Aviation Academy, as a part-time instructor teaching air traffic control.

Mr. Nguyen Phuc Lan has been involved in the aviation industry for nearly 30 years, including more than 10 years teaching commercial pilot theory.

During his time teaching at the school, interacting with many flight instructors and gaining fascinating knowledge about aviation, he didn't know when he fell in love with airplanes and the sky. Afterward, he independently researched and learned about this field and officially became a theoretical instructor at Bay Viet Pilot School in 2011.

Teaching is a unique profession, but flight instructors are even more special because they must also teach their students how to ensure the safety of hundreds of lives on each flight. Lân stated that he always maintains key principles throughout his teaching process.

Firstly, he always taught his trainees the importance of discipline in adhering to regulations and implementing work procedures because being a pilot is a special profession, and even a small mistake can affect the lives of hundreds of people.

Secondly, he instilled in them perseverance and resilience. "You may always see piloting as a glamorous profession with privileges like traveling the world and an attractive salary, but few know that to achieve those things, pilots must go through a rigorous and lengthy training process. Therefore, in addition to imparting knowledge, I also instill passion so that you can remain steadfast in your goals and persevere through difficulties," Mr. Lan shared.

Mr. Nguyen Phuc Lan shared that the biggest challenge for flight instructors is knowledge, because in the aviation industry, technology is constantly changing, requiring you to always keep up to avoid falling behind. However, at Bay Viet, instructors participate in many training courses and receive daily technological updates, so things are no longer too difficult.

"Furthermore, I truly love this job. I do it with 100% enthusiasm and passion, so I can overcome any difficulties. If I don't get to stand on the podium and meet the students for a week, I feel restless and miss the profession. This job has become an indispensable part of my life," flight instructor Nguyen Phuc Lan confided.

Nguyen Phuc Lan recounted that during a flight as a passenger, when he heard the captain's name announced, he realized it was one of his former trainees. He found it very amusing and kept smiling to himself for almost the entire flight, which lasted over an hour.

When the plane landed, the passenger next to me exclaimed, "The Vietnamese pilot landed so smoothly!" At that moment, no words could describe his feelings—a mix of pride, honor, and happiness. Right then, he just wanted to tell that passenger, "He's my student!"

Having spent over 10 years teaching, Mr. Lan doesn't remember how many classes he's taught. For him, the greatest success is the success and progress of his students – the future pilots. That's also the motivation that keeps him standing on the podium every day.

To become a pilot, you first need to thoroughly understand the educational and health requirements to ensure you meet the job demands. Additionally, you need to accept the unique characteristics of the profession, such as frequently working during holidays and festivals, and changes in your body's biological rhythm. But rest assured, being a pilot will offer you incredibly exciting experiences.

Teacher Nguyen Phuc Lan

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cau-chuyen-ve-nguoi-thay-cua-phi-cong-196241119140952228.htm