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This week Mike and Sean have a chat with Jahmal whom is currently enrolled at ATP Flight school in Denver. Jahmal has a great story to tell about his journey to become a professional pilot that I'm sure many will resonate with.
ATP is the king of the big box accelerated training flight schools and this week we get into the nitty-gritty of how their program works from start to finish. Full financing with deferred payments, modern equipment in the cockpits, professional training with part 61 rules, locations all over the US, connections to get you a job at practically every regional airline, and most likely a guaranteed job before you're even half way through training... ATP is becoming the choice of many many future aviators and we break it all down in this episode with our fellow aviator guest Jahmal.
Check out Jahmal's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jahmalthepilot/videos
Check out ATP Flight School's site: https://atpflightschool.com/
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro
02:44 Meet our guest Jahmal
05:58 Jahmal discovers aviation
09:10 Random jobs to pay for Private Pilot Certificate
12:46 Job as a line guy
17:03 Networking at the airport
23:07 Out of college in need of a plan
28:36 Airport Operations job
30:29 Midland, Texas airport Ops
41:57 Freind introduces ATP Flight School
44:42 Intro to ATP Flight School
46:01 Cost of ATP 46:44 Financing Flight Training
48:30 Types of flight school financing
51:17 Steps to start ATP
53:13 Letting your CFI expire
55:12 ATP housing and locations
57:21 Picking Denver ATP location
1:00:18 Jahmal's current training status
1:02:30 FAA written tests
1:05:11 ATP's training techniques
1:08:02 Flying everyday!
1:10:29 Skipping college
1:14:47 DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) shortage
1:16:01 Passing FAA written tests
1:17:36 Washing out of ATP Flight School
1:25:48 After CFI, then a job?
1:26:30 How long does ATP Flight Traing program take
1:28:45 Job with Spirit and other airlines before done with training
1:31:01 Jahmal's plan after training
1:35:49 Jahmal is a fan of the Pro-Pilot Playbook Podcast
1:38:01 Jahmal's advice to others just getting started
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
We have a couple of great questions this week from Josh and James concerning corporate pilot hiring minimums, ageism in the aviation industry, and Covid-19 vaccine requirements for pilots.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:29 Mike gets "Sighted" again
05:00 James's question on the vax requirements for pilots
07:35 Joh's question on corporate pilot hiring minimums
11:10 Is the vax jab still required for airline or corporate pilots?
13:50 Does ageism exisit in hiring of airline pilots?
20:20 Minimum flight hours required to get hired as a corporate pilot
24:44 Hiring bonus for new hire regional airline pilots
26:15 Financing flight school to become a professional pilot
29:45 Being a pilot now simpler and easier than ever before in history
32:50 Take action and get to flight training
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Delta Airlines, based in Atlanta, GA has had a 'Crappy' week. Just 4 days ago several passengers were injured after a Delta jet encountered turbulance sending 4 pax to the hospital. And yesterday a passenger lost control of their bowels while attempting to reach the lavatory on-board an Airbus 350 (A350) which had just departed ATL on it's way to Madrid Spain. The crew made the decision to divert the flight back to Atlanta on the grounds of a bio-hazard concern. The aircraft was cleaned and finally departed several hours later for Spain.
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https://www.insider.com/delta-flight-had-to-u-turn-after-passenger-suffered-diarrhea-2023-9
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-delta-diarrhea-biohazard-barcelona-emergency-landing
https://nypost.com/2023/09/04/delta-flight-forced-into-emergency-landing-by-passengers-diarrhea/
https://www.tmz.com/2023/09/05/delta-airlines-diarrhea-emergency-landing-passenger-accident/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66716531
https://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-flight-forced-come-back-192154026.html
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Delta Airlines in the news again
01:50 The Story from a pilot's perspective
02:42 ATC Audio from the Delta Pilot to Atlanta Center
06:15 Delta crews' decision to divert
07:28 Jet aircraft lavatories
09:10 Toilets in Private Jets
11:30 Wrap up
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Mike and Sean dive into the unconventional move to fly part 121 freight and bypass the regional airlines. This episode has the potential to be one of our most popular yet! We will be returning to this topic in the near future with an interview from a 23 year old 767 freight pilot and a check airmen at one of these freight operators which are all hurting for pilots.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Sean's freight experience
03:52 Title meaning
07:06 Sean's freight adventures
09:16 Bypassing the 121 regional airlines
11:10 A single person's job
13:47 Flying on the back side of the clock
16:30 Downside to the 121 regional airline pilot jobs
20:10 www.airlinepilotcentral.com
22:31 FedEx vs. UPS pilot jobs
23:30 Regional airline vs. freight airline pay
24:39 Regionals and freight general comparison
28:25 Nice transistion to legacy 121 major airlines
30:17 Who the 121 freight operators are currently hiring for pilots
31:10 A major downside to flying freight
33:30 Wrap up- Take action!
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Mike and Sean discuss in detail the many great side benefits to being a professional pilot that will enable you to travel cheaply and easily with your family during the unusual amount of time off from work that you will enjoy from either being an airline or corporate pilot.
NEW!!! DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to a valuable video containing critical information on flight taining that can save you $1,000's, maybe even $100,000's. We are giving away some of our exclusive content for free! MUST WATCH if you're in flight training or about to be. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:49 Mike's trip to Chicago
08:05 Bringing family on trips
10:32 Part 121, part 135, part 91
12:44 Part 121 airline flight benefits (non-reving)
15:16 Jump seating
19:23 Corporate flight benefits
26:02 Hotel point
30:44 Maui, Hawaii fires
32:12 Beach on December 26
34:22 Earning hotel points as airline pilot
36:05 Hilton and Marriott hack
38:04 Rental cars
39:33 Uber and Lyft points
41:17 Discount for airport merchandise purchases
41:49 Known Crewmember TSA security line
42:25 Summary of episode
43:52 Take action on your aviation career
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
The amazing story of retired Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Chris Fisher's journey to become a professional pilot using VA GI Bill benefits at the age of 42. Chris is The Guardian in real life! This will surely be one of our most popular episodes, as it contains so much great information on using military benefits to obtain your pilot certificates and ratings.
NEW!!! DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to a valuable video containing critical information on flight taining that can save you $1,000's, maybe even $100,000's. We are giving away some of our exclusive content for free! MUST WATCH if you're in flight training or about to be.
Here's some links to the news stories we were referencing in this video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NK1xeXkQRMM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnih2FX3y_4
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/flight-training/
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Chris Fisher introduction
03:40 Age thing
04:17 Chris's background story
05:55 Chris Fisher's first flight
06:47 Enlisted in Coast Guard to become a San Diego Fire Fighter
08:41 Fisher/Fischer from The Guardian movie?
12:39 Stolen boat story about rescue swimmer video
16:40 Just retired from the military
18:44 G.I. Bill flight benefits
21:00 Key to using the GI bill for flight training
27:50 Chris's total cost for flight training
33:51 Flight instructor in Arizona
34:50 Army helicopter pilot without being an officer
39:14 Career in the military- 20years
41:30 Flight training while in the military
46:28 Chris's future plans 48:45 Jet Blue Airline pilot
53:22 Chris's advice to aspiring pilots
55:12 Chris's contact info
56:32 Wrap up - TAKE ACTION
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Mike and Sean provide some professional insight into the recent back to back news stories of Delta Airlines and United Airlines damaging aircraft and injuring passengers from alleged hard landings. Is there any link to these recent incidents and the pilot shortage?
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If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:06 Funny news story
02:38 United
03:48 Hard landings
05:19 Nose wheel landings
09:01 Airline training with passengers onboard
10:29 Trailing link landing gear
12:49 Smooth landings
14:43 Delta
17:12 Travis Barker accident
18:40 Aircraft tires
19:58 Delta story continued
20:21 Caused by the pilot shortage?
21:32 Stress on aviation industry
27:40 Take action
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Mike and Sean answer an important question from Cody in this episode. This is critical information for those of you that are concerned about relocating for your dream of being a pilot. Commuting as being both an Airline Pilot and a Corporate Pilot are discussed in detail.
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the Pro-Pilot Playbook course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:58 Cody's email
03:59 Airline perspective
05:24 Jump seat
06:08 Being on reserve
15:10 Corporate perspective
18:07 Live anywhere as a pilot
22:22 Program description
24:01 What we're working on
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Follower question this week from Tuan about whether home flight simulator games offer any actual help with flight training. With the growing popularity of amazing programs like Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and DCS World this is a great question that has come a few times the last couple of years.
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If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Follower email from Tuan
03:10 Sean's home flight simulator rig
04:19 Professional flight simulators used for pilot certification
07:02 Mike's flight simulator story
08:36 Flight school simulators
11:57 Home flight simulators
15:44 Why flight simulator games could help
16:13 ForeFlight flight planning software
21:16 Tips to get the most out of home flight simulator games
22:10 Does Sean actually ever work?
22:59 Where is Mike at this week?
26:03 Oculus with Microsoft Flight Simulator
29:25 Wrap up
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
This is the second video in our "Pro-Guest" series and is a follow up to our most popular episode to date. Our good friend Jordan sat down to talk to us and share the details of his career journey. We know you'll find Jordan's story packed with valuable information no matter what phase of flight training you're at. Skipping a job as a CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) is a huge part of getting to be professional airline / jet pilot as fast and as cheap as possible.
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the Pro-Pilot Playbook course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
Original epidose on skipping being a CFI: https://youtu.be/13hhKSBUZu8
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro
01:47 Meet Jordan
03:29 Jordan starts his story
04:27 Initial Private Pilot Cert in a helicopter
08:33 Jordan's Current Situation
09:50 Networking as a line guy
11:35 Mike has another "Sighting"
13:07 Rotor to fixed wing
15:03 Still get your CFI
18:23 Skipping the CFI job
23:13 Jordan gets an UPGRADE
24:24 Jordan's current lifestyle
29:53 Scared in a plane?
33:33 Jordan's advice for people pursuing an aviation career
35:20 Wrap up
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
We made this episode to clear up some common confusion around pilot certification, especially for those of you who are just starting out. Mike and Sean discuss pilot certificates, ratings, and type ratings in jets. We cover every step of your pilot training including the details required to obtain each level of Airplane Pilot Licenses to start your career as a professional pilot.
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
Skip being a CFI episode: https://youtu.be/13hhKSBUZu8
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Low visibility approach in Chicago due to Canada fire smoke
04:06 Pilot's License, it's not just one license
05:05 Student pilot
06:57 Recreation pilot certificate
09:18 Sport pilot certificate
11:21 instrument rating
12:06 Private pilot certificate
14:28 Commercial pilot certificate
16:04 Complex airplane vs TAA airplane
17:27 Multi engine airplane rating
18:54 Airline transport pilot ATP
19:36 Skip being a CFI
20:03 What jobs can you do with your commercial pilot certificate
22:18 What is a type rating
26:11 How do I get a type ratingon my pilots license
28:15 Simulator training in a jet for a FAA pilot type rating
31:08 Be a professional pilot faster & cheaper
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Our first guest interview episode! Porsha Lippincott has an amazing story to tell about her journey from being homeless living in a box and garbage dumpster to becoming an A&P aircraft mechanic. Her story is truely inspiring even if you're not interested in aviation. We're very greateful Porsha agreed to have a chat with us and we couldn't imagine a better guest to have on the podcast.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:19 Porsha Lippincott Introduction
03:41 Porsha starts her story
05:19 Living in a box
10:20 Forced to be a mechanic
15:32 Employment journey
18:03 Aircraft mechanic
22:21 What is an A&P?
24:47 A job offer
26:08 Jet mechanic shortage
29:52 Porsha's current job
30:49 Becoming an instructor
35:45 Working with men
39:08 Porsha's story summary
40:16 Porsha's mindset
41:17 Fight with a raccoon
43:03 What's next for Porsha
45:22 Toby Keith- How Do You Like Me Now?
48:00 Oklahoma Horizon TV news video impact
50:47 Inovation on the job
52:44 A&P salary
53:40 Bachelors in engineering too!
54:50 Perfect story for our listeners
56:12 Finding a program for you
58:57 Porsha takes some flight training
1:01:22 Mechanics & Pilots
1:02:53 Wrap up
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
This is one of the most common questions any pilot, professional or not, gets asked. We had fun with this episode telling some of our own real world stories and how we handle answering that question when asked at this point in our careers.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:43 Flight training in Hawaii
04:10 Renting a plane
05:49 Airlining to Hawaii
08:48 The Scary Subject
10:12 Sean's scary story
11:36 Training story
14:50 Icing on airplanes
15:37 Mike's scary story
24:46 Experience
25:06 Sean's scary story 2
31:20 Mike's follow-up
33:40 Simulator training
35:51 Final answer on being scared
37:20 Wrap up
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Our 50th episode! We drop the info about what options are available for side work or business you can start with the amount of down time you have as a pilot. With over 50 years of combined experience in aviation, Mike and Sean relay some of the side hustles that they have seen pilots participate in over the years.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 50th Episode
01:19 Intro
04:32 Aviation side hustles
08:52 Non=aviation side hustles
20:34 Second careers
22:02 Part time pilot
24:20 Still work less than other people
25:30 Maintain priorities
27:47 Volunteer work
31:10 Working on the road
37:07 Wrap up
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Mike and Sean talk about the good, bad, and ugly of single pilot operation of jet aircraft.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:24 Updates
04:53 Accident Breakdown
10:52 Payne Stewart
17:33 Single Pilot Ops
17:23 Medical history
18:50 Single Pilot Type Rating
23:42 Future of Single Pilot Operations
27:02 Huge Opportunity
39:18 Washington D.C. Airspace
40:05 Wrap up
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Mike and Sean have a bit of fun in this episode talking about some of the legitimate and some not so legitimate reasons for someone quitting flight training or not pursuing the career of a professional pilot.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
04:15 Legal
07:40 Attention to detail
09:40 Money
10:35 Work hours
17:23 Medical history
19:25 Knowing your limitations
22:15 Student story
25:40 Instructor problems
27:40 Being dynamic
30:15 Lunken Line Guy
33:10 Listener interation
34:09 Wrap up
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
This episode is a bit of a mix of current events and a listener question. This week's question comes from Zach, whom wants to know the likelyhood of paying back the debt created from flight training if he's not starting this career path till he's 40 years old. Thank you for the great question Zach!
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Update
05:08 American Airline's New Contract
06:19 Zach's Question
09:13 New AA Pay
14:31 Technical Answer to Zach's Question
19:04 Aviation Industry Wide Pay
21:17 Airline Hiring Process Changes
23:16 Wrap Up
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
This week's question comes from Max, whom wants to know the process for upgrading at a corporate operator. Mike and Sean breakdown the upgrade process (becoming a Captain) at both corporate and airline operators. Thank you for the great question Max!
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
1:26 What's an Instrument Rating
2:23 Max's Question
3:00 Airline Upgrades
6:10 Corporate Upgrades
12:48 Do airlines hire captains off the street
21:23 Wrap Up
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
After going through the many emails we get from our listeners we found that a good portion of them involve questions on the topics within this episode. Flow-through at the airlines, college requirements, pilot medical exams, startings training, corporate pilot jobs compared to the airlines, and much more is discussed in this episode.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
2:37 Sean's Update
6:22 Mike's Update
11:50 FAQ Introduction
12:45 Flow-through and College Requirements
17:18 Pilot Medicals Exams
22:30 How Do I Start Training
24:15 Corporate vs. Airlines
26:55 Microphones in Podcast
28:08 Wrap Up
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
We received a couple of questions on this topic. In this episode we answer Eugene and Nick's questions on what it means to be a contract pilot and how to find contract jobs.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro and Update
2:16 What is a Contract Pilot?
7:00 Question 1 from Eugene
13:30 Finding contract jobs
20:34 Pilatus Jet (PC-24)
23:20 Question 2 from Nick
26:19 Final thoughts on doing contract pilot work
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
We received several questions on this topic. In this episode we answer Ron, Will, and Bruce's questions on determining how old is too old to start down the path of becoming a professional pilot.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com
Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro and Update
4:16 Question 1 from Ron
12:47 How aggressively should I go after my Commercial Certificate?
16:53 Question 2 from Will
26:52 Question 3 from Bruce
38:10 Making the final determination of just how old is too old to become a pilot
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Great question this week from Luke in Dayton, Ohio.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
4:37 Luke's Question
5:29 Financing
8:19 Being a Corporate Pilot
11:58 Handling the Flight School while working on your Private Certificate
15:14 Intro/Discovery Flight
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
This week we answer a question from Oliver, a 10 year old living in Australia. This episode covers Oliver's questions about when and where to start training Good luck with your training Oliver!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro & Update
1:30 Oliver's Email
3:25 Sean Bought a Plane
5:37 Campbell's First Flight
6:25 International Training
9:13 Age to Start Training
11:31 Training in Jets or Turbo-Props
14:33 Starting Too Young
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Things are getting crazy in the aviation world as the shortage of pilots continues and forces companies to start taking drastic measures to ensure they have the workforce to meet demand. Mike and Sean discuss some of these tactics companies are employing, and answer a listener's question on the subject. Thank you for great email Andrew!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro & Update
5:05 Super Bowl
9:33 Pilot Shortage
14:05 Spirit & Frontier
22:40 Listener Question
29:40 Delta Airlines Update
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
In this episode we answer Austin's question about what direction he should take in life... Austin is trying to decide whether he should continue school in pursuit of a career in dental medicine, or ditch it all to become a professional pilot.
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Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
In this episode we answer Gabriel's question about buying rental aircraft time in bulk, sometimes called buying block time. We also discuss whether it would be wise to just buy all the time required to get the airlines versus working as a flight instructor.
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Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
This week's question is from Jeremy and concerns some info on choosing a domicile, or where you're based, as an airline pilot.
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Fantastic question this week asked by Reilly whom has an interview coming up with a coporate operator. Hopefully these tid-bits of advice help Reilly out and anyone else with their future endeavors.
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
This week's questions come from Tyler and Hayden. Thank you both for submitting your questions and good luck with your careers!
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
This week we have two questions. The first question is from Stoney concerning a logbook that was destroyed in a flood, and from Survivor 602 whom was the sole survivor of a helicopter crash and is trying to get his medical. Finding the answer to questions like this is critical to moving through your aviation career quickly, you never know when you could be in the exact same situation!
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Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Mike and Sean discuss the struggles Spirit Airlines was facing at the beginning of August 2021. This episode also covers how discount carries fit into airline picutre as a whole from the pilot's perspective.
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Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
This episode's question comes from Jaylon in Dallas, TX. It's an excellent question, and one that most all pilots deal with in their career progression... That time of uncertainity in between being a flight instructot (CFI) and that first jet job.
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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Mike and Sean discuss Challenger 605 crash that occurred on July 26, 2021 at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California killing 6 people.
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Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
As the Covid pandemic is spiraling down the aviation world realizes it needs an even bigger correction on the back end than on the front end! Mike and Sean talk about some of the new emerging opportunities developing post pandemic for aspiring pilots.
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Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Yes, we're back on the subject of the pilot shortage. As the pandemic spirals down the aviation industry is spiraling up, and in this week's episode Mike and Sean weigh in while answering a listeners question.
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Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The future of aviation is here! Just last week the fractional operator, NetJets, put in an order for 20 Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets. In this episode Mike and Sean discuss how big of a deal this actually is for aviation and some of the amazing abilities of the Aerion AS2.
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Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
We combined three listeners questions into one episode about choosing a flight school. This is a great episode for somebody just starting out with flight training! Thank you to Luke, Riley, and El Vitito for submitting the great questions.
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
This week's question comes from Chris, who wants to know about preparing for corporate and airline pilot job interviews.
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
This week Vladimir asks us some questions on the importance of college and about how to find an entry level flying job.
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Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Joshua submitted a great question with a great title for the subject of this week's show.
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Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Happy New Year!!! Mike and Sean discuss pilot schedules and operating aircraft during the holiday season.
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Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
This week we answer Dean's question with advise for your first few solo cross country flights and some info on obtaining your FAA medical certificate.
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Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
This week Q C asks about the lifestyle of a corporate pilot, including having control over your schedule, workload, and typical types of trips compared to the airlines.
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
This week Chris asks us about how to handle some issues he's having with his current CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) as he nears the end of training towards his Private Pilot Certificate.
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Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
This week Jose asks us for an answer to the most common problem people have when it comes to becoming a professional pilot.
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Another listener question... This question comes to us from Hayden. This is always the most controversial topic we discuss, the CURRENT requirement (or non-requirement) of college to be a professional pilot.
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this episode Mike and Sean discuss getting started in aviation.
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
This was a question submitted to the podcast from Andy. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you.
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
This was a question submitted to the podcast from Patrick. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you.
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Recorded on October 21, 2020
In this episode Mike & Sean discuss the current state of the aviation industry and how it's going to effect up and coming pilots post Coronavirus.
If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling people to become professional pilots FASTER and CHEAPER. Whether you are just starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you.
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Follow this link to get a free lesson and a taste of what the course has to offer: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/medical_optin