Danielle Aulino

Aerial Survey Pilot

Where do you live?
Denver, CO

How long have you been flying?
8 years

What makes Sol a special place to work?
The company has an incredible culture that makes every employee feel treasured regardless of position at the company.

Which of our company values resonates the most with you?
For me the most important values are “The Little Things Matter” and integrity.

Where is your favorite place that you have traveled for work?
My favorite place I’ve traveled with since being at Sol is San Diego and Los Angeles. The views were incredible while capturing imagery.

What inspired you to choose this career path?
My first flight in a small aircraft was an unforgettable memory that launched me down the path to becoming a pilot.

What new skills or knowledge have you gained from working at Sol?
Working at Sol has taught me a lot about myself while also developing my ADM skills allowing me to grow as a pilot.

What makes Sol stand out from the competition?
Sol stands out from the competition because it’s a smaller company that has done a great job of cultivating a group of employees that are like minded lending to a great company culture. Sol also goes above and beyond to support the pilots, invest in aircraft advancements and goes out of their way to ensure the aircraft we fly are well maintained and safe.

Is there something you can’t live without?
My Kindle!

What are your future ambitions?
I would love working for a 91 or 135 operation

Where would it be and why if you could live anywhere in the world?
San Diego, I love the weather there and enjoy how there’s areas that are the chill beach vibes while also having the perks of a larger city.

What is one moment in your life that you would want to relive?
I would love to relive my first flight in a small aircraft, I remember grinning ear to ear during takeoff and being hooked from that day forward.

Do you have any nicknames?
Dtrain