Aviation For Youth
Magic Bruzdowicz
Pilot at Delta
Topics: Career growth, international flying, leadership, resilience, and mentorship
From Childhood Dreams to the Cockpit
“I would visit the flight deck every flight I took as a kid — and ask a million questions.”
Magic’s aviation story began in the passenger seat, long before the cockpit. Those early visits shaped a lifelong dream that turned into a global career spanning regional airlines, Emirates, and Delta.
Growth Through Every Flight
“Every single flight I do, I learn something.”
Magic’s path reflects a pilot’s evolution through every phase of the flight deck. Starting with turboprops and slowly climbing into widebodies, he grew in adaptability and leadership at every stage.
Each transition brought a new learning curve. Moving from short-haul to long-haul, he had to retrain his decision-making, develop new cockpit discipline, and embrace a broader responsibility as a senior pilot. He shared how every jump in aircraft size meant a shift in mindset—not just handling the jet, but managing the crew, communication, and fatigue over time zones.
The A380 Experience
“You look back and realize we kept going when almost the whole world had stopped.”
Flying the “king of the skies” wasn’t just a technical job, it was a symbol of progress.
Magic recalls operating near-empty A380s during the pandemic, calling it “surreal,” and later writing about it for Airways Magazine. These flights reflected not only how aviation adapted in crisis, but how pilots had to remain resilient and focused even when the skies were empty.
Lessons in Perseverance
“Eventually, the headwind becomes a tailwind.”
In aviation, setbacks are part of the climb. From 9/11 to the financial crisis to COVID-19, Magic saw how resilience defines a pilot’s path.
The emergency landings he described weren’t just tales, they were proof of how preparation and composure make the difference between panic and control.These stories taught him that perseverance often looks like staying calm when everything else isn’t.
Advice for Aspiring Pilots
“Keep your head down. Work hard. Don't skip steps.”
Magic reminds future aviators that it’s not about getting there fast, it’s about building a foundation you can then stand on at 40,000 feet!
