Pilot Math Treasure Bath

by Jason Depew

Our profession provides us with outstanding opportunities in life. We get paid more money than most Americans (or any other humans) could ever hope to earn. Despite that, I’m shocked at how many pilots I meet who are terrible with money. Many of these pilots have incomes in the top 10% of all Americans, yet manage to be dirt poor. We’re here to fix that. This book aims to teach you Pilot Math with the kind of lasting impact that will set you up for an amazing life. I’m talking about a life where you only ever do things that you want to do, yet you never have to worry about your family’s needs being met. It’s a life free from fear, and rich with actualization of your loftiest goals. Let’s start filling up your Treasure Bath!

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 12, 2019

About the author

Born in 1980, Jason Depew was never that great at peewee soccer because the fields were right next to the airport. There could be 20 kids kicking his shins (as they missed the ball,) but he wouldn't know it because he'd be staring up at the Cessnas in the traffic pattern. Jason flew more than 300 combat missions over Afghanistan (and other places you don't get to know about) as a pilot in the US Air Force. Now, he flies for a major US airline and does some part-time flight instructing in the Icon A5, his C-170A, and whatever else he can get his hands on. His first book, Pilot Math Treasure Bath, aims to help pilots enjoy great careers, and rapidly build up enough actual wealth to support their families no matter what happens. Jason and his family live in Tampa, FL, though after a decade of military moves, they're already getting a little restless.

Reviews

[EShay Fagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picture yourself on an enjoyable trip with a captain you like who seems to be pretty content with his life. During the trip, in cruise, over drinks at the mediocre layover hotel, in hotel shuttles, he shares some of his life philosophy of how he got where he is: not working too much, plenty of time with his family, and not stressing over money. That is how this book played out in my mind's eye, but that is probably because I've had plenty of beers in sad hotel bars with the crew. Emet shares some great, big picture advice that will apply to just about any pilot. As I fly with new FO's at my airline, I'll be recommending this book to them. We are in a great time to be a pilot, but now is also the time to save for a rainy day, an economic downturn, or God forbid some other catastrophe we won't see coming. This book helps build your bag of tricks so no matter what happens to the industry we can still have an enjoyable, productive career.

[Matt S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate the guidance and thought put behind this book. Personal finance education has been a pet project of mine while sitting at cruise for years and I'm amazed at how stretched some of my colleagues seem financially while making really good money. This is a great resource for young pilots as well, it will be a good gift for those joining the ranks of the major airlines as young pilots. Well done sir!

[Robert R]

I don't know where he gets it from, but this guy's a really good writer. I dare you to read a page without laughing. I'll bet you will at least crack a smile on every page. And I dare you not to learn anything useful from this book.

[Andrew Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good starting place for someone who wants to be a pilot or is a pilot with no financial background. I won't say that the items in it are any super original though. It does give some good invite into how to manage the wealth you'll earn as a pilot.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!

[JMB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, worth reading. Bought a copy for a few friends.