
Raising Kids Around the Skies: Lessons in Parenting from a Pilot Dad
Being a pilot and a dad has taught me a lot about time, patience, and what really matters. Flying is my career, and fatherhood is
Pilot & First Officer
Andrew Veerathanongdech is a First Officer at Air Transport International and a former U.S. Air Force instructor pilot recognized for his discipline and leadership in aviation.
Now based in Philadelphia with his wife and daughter, Andrew balances his career with his passion for family, surfing, and snowboarding. He believes true success comes from positive habits, humility, and never stopping the pursuit of growth.

Being a pilot and a dad has taught me a lot about time, patience, and what really matters. Flying is my career, and fatherhood is

There are two places where I feel completely free: in the sky and on the water. Flying and board sports might seem worlds apart, but