A true pilot story told by a 28-year veteran captain.
Current B787 captain and YouTuber CAPTAIN JK publishes his first essay.

There is a saying called “the 10,000-hour rule.”
This means that to become a true expert in a field, you need at least 10,000 hours of effort and immersion.
The author of "I am a Pilot" has flown for 27 years, logging over 15,000 hours of flight time.
And that time is still continuing.

"I am a Pilot" is the first essay by CAPTAIN JK, a YouTuber and former Korean Air pilot with 28 years of experience.
What makes this book a little more special is that it goes beyond simple flying skills or aviation knowledge, and contains the tension, responsibility, sense of mission built in the sky, and the inner journey of being a pilot.
The world of pilots may seem glamorous, but it is a world of intense training and constant tension.
"I am a Pilot" is a practical guide and career essay for those new to the aviation industry, but it is also a record of the attitude and philosophy of living through constant reflection and training in one's field.

Popular YouTuber CAPTAIN JK shares moments of immersion.
This book will resonate deeply not only with those who dream of becoming pilots, but also with everyone who quietly strives to advance along their own path.

Hello everyone.
This is Captain Kim Ji-woong.

I started as a first officer in 1997 and have been flying as a civil aviation pilot for 28 years.
I am honored to be able to write about my time as a captain.
I remember the moment I first decided to become a pilot.
I thought I entered the world of piloting a bit late, but I'm grateful to have found a career that suits me so well.
--- From the "Prologue"

When talking about salary, the profession that always comes up is pilot.
There is a saying that “a salary in the hundreds of millions of won”, but our country’s civil aviation pilots did not receive that kind of salary from the beginning.
A college senior who led me to the path of aviation in 1995 also said this.

“There is a way to become rich. Won’t you prepare with me?”
--- From "How Much Do Pilots Get Paid?"

The saying that “good pilots fly large aircraft, and bad pilots fly small aircraft” is completely baseless.
Pilots must undergo periodic inspections every six months and once a year.
Regardless of the aircraft type, if you fail this examination, you will not be able to survive as a pilot.
--- From "Small Plane VS Big Plane"

“Don’t lose your beginner’s mind.” “Don’t overestimate your abilities.”
It's a phrase you hear often in many professions, and pilots are no exception.
If you ask, “Isn’t more experience a better pilot?” I would say that while that is true, it’s not necessarily true.
This means that in technical jobs that require continuous experience and knowledge, ‘high experience’ is not necessarily a positive factor.
--- From "Fly Humble"

Especially for students who are aspiring to become pilots, I hope you will pay a little more attention to English.
When I become a pilot and go to an English-speaking country, it will definitely help me fly more confidently and safely.
--- From "What is a Pilot's Qualification"

“What is the most reliable way to become a pilot?”

This is a question I get asked by many students.
What's the fastest, most cost-effective way to achieve the highest probability? Unfortunately, there's no such magic method.
Just as there are many ways to become a pilot, the pilots I have met over the years have actually gone through a wide variety of processes to get to where they are today.

--- From "Are you a student now?"