TheTravel | Commercial Pilots

Valnet Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Byline exposure

Job summary

TheTravel, part of Valnet Inc., is seeking freelance Aviation Writers who understand the industry from the flight deck. You’ll share reader insights on cockpit life, airline operations, turbulence, delays and safety from a traveler’s perspective.

We welcome current or former pilots and flight instructors with expertise to offer unique perspectives. We offer competitive compensation for strong performers, a flexible fully remote schedule, and byline exposure before millions of monthly readers.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in aviation or 3+ years covering aviation as a journalist or writer.
• Deep knowledge of airlines, airports and the commercial aviation industry.
• Frequent flyer with first-hand experience of airports, lounges and cabins.
• Strong research and reporting skills.
• SEO knowledge and experience with a CMS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original stories on aircraft, flight operations and life on the flight deck.
• Explain what’s really happening behind delays, diversions, weather and airline news.
• Turn aviation news around quickly and meet tight deadlines.
• Use performance data and editor feedback to sharpen your work.

Skills

Aviation journalism

Airlines & airports knowledge

Research & reporting

SEO knowledge

CMS experience

Tools

CMS

Job description

TheTravel is a fast-growing online travel publication, and we’re looking for freelance Aviation Writers who know the industry from the flight deck.

You’ll give readers first-hand insight into life in the cockpit, aircraft, airline operations, turbulence, delays and safety, always from the traveler’s point of view. We especially welcome current and former airline captains, first officers, commercial pilots and flight instructors who can share expert insight and experience that readers can’t find anywhere else.

What you’ll do

• Pitch and write original stories on aircraft, flight operations and life on the flight deck
• Explain what’s really happening behind delays, diversions, weather and airline news
• Turn aviation news around quickly and meet tight deadlines
• Use performance data and editor feedback to sharpen your work

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers
• A flexible schedule and fully remote work
• Your byline in front of 8 million monthly visitors
• A platform to build your profile as a recognized aviation expert

Experience and Skills

• Professional experience in aviation or 3+ years covering aviation as a journalist or writer
• Deep knowledge of airlines, airports and the commercial aviation industry
• Frequent flyer with first-hand experience of airports, lounges and cabins
• Strong research and reporting skills
• SEO knowledge and experience with a CMS are a plus

TheTravel is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.