{"id":8377,"date":"2026-06-02T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/?p=8377"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:05:40","slug":"trainee-feature-husnain-lohn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/news-events\/trainee-feature-husnain-lohn\/","title":{"rendered":"Trainee Feature: Husnain Lohn"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8377\" class=\"elementor elementor-8377\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11d8c35 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11d8c35\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52537cc\" data-id=\"52537cc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b25a631 elementor-widget__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b25a631\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\">From my first flight to the easyJet flightdeck<\/h3><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\">We recently chatted to Husnain Lohn, who has secured a role with easyJet.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\">Here\u2019s what he had to say\u2026<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong>Discovering the Dream<\/strong><br \/>&#8220;I first knew I wanted to become a pilot as a young boy during my very first flight. I still remember the moment of take-off\u2014the acceleration, the rotation, and then suddenly seeing the world from a completely different perspective. It was a feeling that stayed with me long after the journey ended. From that point on, I knew this was the career I wanted to pursue.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\">With the encouragement and support of my wife, I decided to follow that passion and begin my journey at Skyborne.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong>Training at Skyborne<\/strong><br \/>My experience at Skyborne was incredibly valuable. I joined with a strong academic background in aeronautical and aerospace engineering, along with experience from previous roles, and the training helped refine those skills to a professional pilot standard.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\">What really stood out was the level of support. The instructors were always there to guide us, and the environment among trainees was highly collaborative. We supported each other throughout ground school and flight training, sharing knowledge and motivating one another. That sense of teamwork played a huge role in everyone\u2019s success.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong>Favourite Moment<\/strong><br \/>One of my favourite moments during training was my first unassisted landing in Vero Beach, Florida. It marked a major milestone in my journey, and having my instructor recognise that achievement made it even more special.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\">What made it truly unforgettable, though, was the shared experience. Throughout training, every success felt like a team achievement. Whether it was passing exams or progressing through flight phases, we celebrated together. Having my flight partner in the back and my instructor at the front during that landing made the moment even more meaningful.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong>Advice for Future Pilots<\/strong><br \/>For anyone considering a career as a pilot, my biggest advice is to make the most of your time at Skyborne, especially if you\u2019re not starting training straight away. Also, focus on developing key skills such as communication, teamwork, and stress management. These are just as important as technical ability when it comes to becoming a successful pilot.&#8221;<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Do you have easyJet in your sights? If so, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/easyjet\/\">easyJet FlightCrew Futures Programme<\/a> with Skyborne.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From my first flight to the easyJet flightdeck We recently chatted to Husnain Lohn, who has secured a role with easyJet. Here\u2019s what he had to say\u2026 Discovering the Dream&#8220;I first knew I wanted to become a pilot as a young boy during my very first flight. 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