Miguel O’Neill
Where do you live?
Jacksonville, FL
How long have you been flying?
3.5 Years
What makes Sol a special place to work?
The ability to travel to amazing locations
Which of our company’s core values (Safety, Hard Work, Integrity, The Little Things Matter) resonates the most with you?
Safety for sure. In most places with older planes it seems the mx side of things can get left behind. Here at Sol we do such a great job at making sure the aircraft are in tip top shape 24/7.
Where is your favorite place that you have traveled for work?
So far I’d say San Diego/Los Angeles. The nature there was so pretty to look at while working.
What do you like most about your job?
I love the decision making aspect. It forces me to be a better pilot because I am the only one there in the cockpit at all time.
What inspired you to choose this career path?
After realizing architecture school wasn’t for me I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. A few of my friends convinced me to go on a discovery flight and I fell in love with it.
What is your favorite way to spend a day off?
Scuba diving and spear fishing! Nothing beats being down in the ocean catching your own dinner.
What excites you about our work?
The ability to learn and adapt. I’m always going somewhere new, so learning how different airspace, towers, airports and things operate keeps me going.
Favorite cuisine?
Thai food
What makes Sol stand out from the competition?
The attention to detail. Here at SOL we are very interested in every detail making sure nothing goes unchecked. No matter how big or small.
What are the first three things on your bucket list?
- Visit all the wonders of the world
- Scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef
- Buy my own airplane
What are your future ambitions?
I’d like to make it to freight or corporate aviation
What is one moment in your life that you would want to relive?
I’d like to relive any of my family vacations growing up. My family and I went on international trips every other year growing up. Once my sister and I moved out life got in the way.
What or who is your inspiration? Why so?
My dad for sure. He is such a hard worker than has earned every penny he has made as well as a 100/10 father. He inspires me to be the best I can at every aspect of life.
Is there something in life you can not live without?
Pets. Having cats and dogs in the house to come home to is a must. If I could bring my pets in the plane I would
