I get a lot of weird looks and surprised questions when people realize I used to pilot 20,000 lb helicopters and land them on the back of Naval ships in the middle of the ocean. It was an exciting first career, and one that I look back on with lots of great memories.

But beyond piloting a helicopter, I did master many transferrable skills that serve me well as a Realtor. I had several postings where I was in charge of complex planning and scheduling (whether a fleet of aircraft or the Minister of National Defence’s schedule). I also mastered multi-tasking skills and prioritization when things were constantly changing on the fly, which they always seemed to be. 

So, while military pilot to Realtor may not seem an ordinary path, it ended up being a great transition for me. I am honoured to have served my Country for 22 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and I am now proud to have assisted dozens of military families and members as they relocate to and from Ottawa. (Plus lots of other people, too!)