Grayson Byrd

Assistant Chief Pilot

How long have you been working in aviation or flying?
I started in aviation as a F-16 mechanic in 2014, started flying as an E-3 Flight engineer in 2019, and as a pilot in 2023.

How did this opportunity with Sol find its way to you?
A friend of mine encouraged me to apply even though I thought I wouldn’t get the job.

What excites you most about the work Sol is doing?
Getting to see more of the country.

How do you think Sol sets itself apart from other aviation companies?
The safety, culture and the best planes around.

Favorite season of the year?
Fall.

Who or what inspires you to keep going?
The thrill of flying.

Are you a “jump out of bed” kind of person or a “five more minutes” specialist?
Five more minutes.

Which of our company’s core values (Safety, Har Work, Integrity, They Little Things Matter) resonates the most with you?
Integrity.

What are the first three things on your bucket list?
Fly the 747, hike a mountain on all the continents.

Is there something in life you can not live without?
Flying.