TV Producer Pursues Commercial Pilot License After Decade in Media
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Shlomi Grush, a seasoned independent television producer, is investing nearly half a million shekels to obtain a commercial pilot license, aiming to transition careers. Grush, who already holds a private pilot license, hopes to fly passengers and perform paid missions. His career spans two decades in media, including work at Galatz and Kan. He is a divorced father of two, who has also adopted two dogs and developed a passion for home renovation.
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- TV producer Shlomi Grush is pursuing a commercial pilot license, costing nearly half a million shekels.
- Grush aims to work as a commercial pilot, calling it an "office at 40,000 feet."
- He previously obtained a private pilot license a year ago.
- Grush has a 20-year career in television and radio production.
- He is a divorced father of two sons.
- Grush has also adopted two dogs and enjoys home renovation.
Shlomi Grush, an independent television producer with a 20-year career in media, is now pursuing a commercial pilot license, a lifelong ambition. Grush, who previously obtained a private pilot license a year ago, is investing nearly half a million shekels in flight school, which includes theoretical studies and approximately 250 flight hours. His goal is to work as a commercial pilot, describing the profession as an "office at 40,000 feet."
Grush, originally from Bat Yam, has had a varied career, including roles at Galatz (Army Radio) and as a producer for various television shows and radio programs at Kan. He described his work on the radio show "Ha'Achsharia" as his proudest professional achievement after his children.
He is a father of two sons, Ali and Roi, from his marriage to Lin. The couple divorced during the COVID-19 pandemic after about a decade together, a separation Grush described as difficult but now maintains an excellent co-parenting relationship.
Following his divorce, Grush moved to a larger apartment in Ra'anana, prioritizing that each of his sons have their own room. He also adopted two Pomeranian dogs, Chloe and Louis, with his children's help. Grush has also developed a passion for renovating and decorating, finding unique, high-quality items at bargain prices.
Grush's journey into aviation began with early aspirations, having undergone extensive flight aptitude tests between the ages of 16 and 18. He views this career change as a courageous and challenging endeavor, emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest.