In aviation, not everything is as it seems. Behind the polished uniforms and calm voices, pilots are often seen as the ultimate steady partners — respected, reliable, and trustworthy. But what happens when the image doesn’t match the reality?

In this episode of The Red Eye, we follow Evie on a dreamy layover in the Maldives, where she meets Greg, a first officer whose seemingly perfect relationship with the flight manager sparks admiration — and envy. But when chance encounters and small cracks in the story begin to show, Evie learns that Greg is leading a very different life than the one she imagined. From romantic illusions to double lives, and even a side hustle smuggling counterfeit handbags, this story peels back the layers of what really goes on beyond the flight deck.

The Secret Life of a Pilot is a cautionary tale about trust, appearances, and the hidden worlds that crew sometimes discover behind the glamour of flying.

Music Credits for The Secret Life of a Pilot

Airline - National Sweetheart 

Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay  

Sound Design by Ally Murphy

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