Following the war, he returned to Australia and embarked on a career in civil aviation, working as a private pilot for de Havilland Aircraft Company in the 1920s.

During the 1935 Australia-New Zealand airmail flight with Charles Kingsford Smith, the starboard engine failed and the crew decided to return to Sydney, where the aircraft was buffeted by strong winds.

Taylor's actions, with the addition of Smith's flying skills, resulted in the plane making its way back to land safely.

Taylor was later awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal for his actions,[1] which was later exchanged for the George Cross.

During the Second World War, Captain Taylor served as a ferry pilot for the Air Transport Auxiliary.