SOME ADVICES AND SUGGESTIONS

Do not forget!!

Besides what you read above, you should consider the next information...

Remember: be compromised, respecful and pro-active (meaning that it is always good to go a step ahead, go beyond, improve constantly; basically, you do not need anything else for reaching success!!

1. Keep your passion alive... always! Maybe this first advice is not what you expected, but the passion gives you the energy to confront the challenges. Since the very beginning of my carreer I had to surpass some obstacles (for example, people who did not believed that working on the air industry could be possible here in Colombia) Well, it was my passion for the aviation that kept me alive!

2. Read constantly. It is important to be acquainted of the latest news since this industry changes every day. Though books are a very reliable source of information, it is also good to visit specialized websites, read magazines and assist to any special event related to aviation.

3. Never stop thinking! As we are designers, our mind must be constantly at work. Though travelling by airplane is not a daily activity (currently, flying is still expensive), you can keep your mind trained every day, observing your environment, relating aircrafts with other transportation systems (looking for similarities and differences) and so on.

4. Be disciplined with what you do. Remember that working on this industry implies commitment.

5. Build an extensive contact network. Since this industry is huge, you will need to know who's where. When I started on this, I remember I sent emails to lots of companies related to aviation, telling them that I was at the university, studying Industrial Design and that I was passionate for aviation... maybe you could think "Hey! Why did he do that?", "How funny!"... but, do not be afraid of showing yor feelings. Show yourself enthusiastic and you will see the results sooner or later.

6. Once again, remember that anything you want to add and/or correct is welcome!!