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<\/a>How did you become interested in aviation?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin:<\/strong> As a kid growing up on the farm, I was always fascinated by the crop dusters and watching them spray the cotton fields. Our neighbors\u2019 place actually used to belong to a crop duster, and he had two old planes in their hangar that we used to play in all the time.<\/p>\n Even though my dad is not a pilot, or anyone in my immediate family, I believe that\u2019s where I caught the flying bug.<\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> My dad and uncles had a Cessna 210 they would take me up in on the weekends. I would always ride my bike past the airport and watch the planes.<\/p>\n One day, in eighth grade, my dad took me up after school, and I just loved that you could be in a different state in the same day. My parents then offered to pay for lessons, and I\u2019ve been in love with it since.<\/p>\n How did you two meet? Love at first sight?<\/strong><\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> We met at our previous job, both as First Officers, flying the Phenom 100 and 300s at a private jet company. He saw me walking across the tarmac in my awesome polo and clogs and couldn\u2019t resist, I suppose.<\/p>\n Dustin:<\/strong> I knew she was new to the company, and just had to show her around.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the best part about being a pilot couple?<\/strong><\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> The best part is honestly knowing and understanding each other\u2019s schedules. Most people are like, \u201cisn\u2019t it difficult not seeing each other all the time?\u201d<\/p>\n When you go into it knowing what to expect, it isn\u2019t hard at all. Plus, we get to travel together a lot, so that\u2019s a big bonus!<\/p>\n Do you get to see each other often at work? Ever flown together?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dustin:<\/strong> We see each other quite often in passing at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, and sometimes have time to grab a coffee together before the next flight. We did fly together once before I upgraded to Captain on Valentine\u2019s Day 2019.<\/p>\n It was a Billings-Montana trip and a quick turn back to DFW. We did have a landing competition on that flight \u2013 just ask her who won that one.<\/p>\n Does your work schedule allow you more time together outside of work?<\/strong><\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> The main reason we left our previous job was to spend more time together. Envoy has provided that for us.<\/p>\n Some months are more challenging than others, but we make it work just fine. It\u2019s been great!<\/p>\n Do you get to use your travel privileges often? What are some of your favorite trips?<\/strong><\/p>\n Leslie:<\/strong> We do occasionally. We would like to more for sure, but it\u2019s been a very busy year for us. With marriage, upgrading to Captain for both of us, building a house and moving.<\/p>\nAll work and some play<\/h3>\n
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