Choose a clean, professional template that highlights leadership and safety records. For an Executive Pilot, use a reverse-chronological layout so hiring managers see command roles and recent flight experience first.
Keep your resume short and focused. One page suits entry and mid-career pilots. Two pages work only when you have long command time, type ratings, or security clearances that matter.
Pick ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for headers. Keep margins and line spacing consistent so sections breathe.
List sections with clear headings: Contact, Professional Summary, Certifications & Ratings, Flight Experience, Leadership Roles, Training, Education, and Skills. Number hours and list aircraft types early on.
Avoid complex columns, embedded images, and decorative graphics. Those elements often break applicant tracking systems and hide your flight hours or certificates.
Use bullets to show achievements with numbers. For example, show total PIC hours, types flown, incident-free years, and team sizes you led. Put license numbers and medical class near the top for quick access.
Double-check spacing and alignment. Keep date formats consistent. Proofread for tense, hyphenation, and abbreviation use so your resume reads like an organized flight log.