We sat down with Dr Jeremy Robertson to discuss his career as an international airline pilot and as a medical doctor.
Prior to training as a doctor, Jeremy enjoyed a 12-year career in aviation but the rug was pulled from under him just as his career was hitting a higher gear.
Jeremy’s career path into aviation was fairly typical: He learnt to fly, then completing his CPL, Instructors rating his MECIFR rating as well as his ATP subjects all at the UNSW.
His first first job upon completion of all that training was as an instructor at the UNSW and after about a year working there he was off to work in the Kimberly in north western Australia as a charter pilot.
A year of charter flying in some of the most remote locations on the planet were invaluable and after logging the hours that he needed, Jeremy applied to the Qantas, made the cut and his airline career began.
Travelling the world as an international airline pilot was the career that he always dreamed of and over time Jeremy became a highly experienced airline pilot qualified on both the 747 and the 767.
It’s probably safe to say that most people that are pilots have a deep passion for aviation in one way or another. It’s a little bit more than a just job and even though that may fade with time, it never truly goes away.
It’s the same for Jeremy, he’s deeply passionate about aviation, but one day that all came undone and his career as a pilot was completely over when his class 1 medical was cancelled.
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and how we deal with these and how we choose to react is a measure of our true character. Ask yourself: What would you do if your medical was cancelled? I know for me it would be devastating if I couldn’t fly again.
As you listen into this podcast, I’m sure you’ll agree that Jeremy’s story is one of grit and determination to get back in the saddle and to make a difference to aviation and give back to the community at the same time.
I’m excited he’s here to share his story so please help me in welcoming Dr Jeremy Robertson.
