Justin Siems

Pilot to Pilot

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Pilot to Pilot is the podcast for anyone who flies — or dreams about it. Host Justin Siems sits down with airline captains, bush pilots, CFIs, and everyone in between for honest conversations about the path to the cockpit, the grind of the career, and the love of flying that keeps us coming back. Whether you're a student pilot chasing your first solo or a captain with 20,000 hours, there's a seat for you here. New episodes weekly.

Author

Justin Siems

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Leisure

Podcast website

www.pilottopilothq.com

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Aviation Legends: John and Martha King 13.08.2019

John and Martha KIng: Aviation Legends

Sean Chuplis: Major Airline Pilot 30.07.2019

Sean is a major airline pilot and creator of Crew Dog Electronics.

Korry Franke: 737 Captain 16.07.2019

in 2013, Korry Franke became the youngest captain then flying for United Airlines. Now, the pilot, author, and speaker merges his years of airline leadership experience with the creativity he's honed as an accomplished jazz pianist, the discipline he's developed as a two-time marathoner, and the real-world business acumen he's gained as a Penn State University MBA graduate to lead people and organ...

Alex Abad: Gulfstream Captain 02.07.2019

Find out how Alex walked away from a career at Red Bull to land his dream job as a G-IV captain.

Jesse McClintock: Wing Swap 25.06.2019

Welcome to episode 65 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. In today's episode, we are talking with Jesse McClintock from Wing Swap. Wing Swap is aviation's fastest going marketplace.

Captain Joe: 747 and Aviation Educator 18.06.2019

How Joe became a 747 cargo pilot, and how he attained over 1,000,000 subscribers on Youtube.

Fly Girl: Natalie Kelley 11.06.2019

Aviation podcast episode that aims to get more women into aviation.

John Zimmerman: Sporty's Pilot Shop 04.06.2019

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode number 62! Today, I am talking with John Zimmerman from Sporty's Pilot Shop. In this episode, John and I talk about... How Sportys is just a collection of pilots that made a business. John talks about his earliest memory of aviation. How John grew up around aviation without realizing he could be a pilot. How the aviation industry isn’t...

Chris Daniell: Fire Fighting Pilot 28.05.2019

Avination, have you ever wondered what it is like to fight fires in an airplane? Well, here is your chance to find out. Some of the things Chris and I talk about are... How Chris is a second generation pilot  Aviation wasn’t his first career choice.  Chris moved to North Carolina to pursue a career in racing.  How a phone call from his dad convinced him to become a pilot.  How he started out his a...

Haraldur Diego: Flying In Iceland 21.05.2019

Avination, this is episode 60 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Haraldur Diego aka Volcano Pilot. Haraldur and I have been trying to get this podcast recorded for a very long time. I was first introduced to Haraldur by Noah (@thectflyguy) and Pilot Maria. With only spending a few minutes on his Instagram page I knew he was someone that could inspire the Avination. In this episode, Haraldur a...

Gene Reynolds: Former Special Ops Pilot 14.05.2019

Avination, welcome back to episode 59 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Gene Reynolds. Gene has pretty much seen it all as a helicopter pilot. He has flown in the army (special ops) and as a civilian pilot in many facets.  Some of the main topics Gene and I talk about are... How the movie Top Gun led him to want to become a military pilot How a medical issue messed up his flight slot for the...

Reed Chuda 07.05.2019

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 58 featuring Reed Chuda. Reed is a currently building his time as an FO on the mighty PC12 aka baelatus. Some of the things we talk about on today's episode are. His Grandpa flew bombers in the Army. Reed’s brothers is a fighter pilot in the Navy. How aviation skipped a generation in their family. Reed talks about his support system whi...

Captain Moonbeam 01.05.2019

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 57 featuring Jim Sorsby aka Captain Moonbeam. Jim has an incredible story and it is one that you will not want to miss. Avination, I need your help, I want to get this podcast in as many pilots ears as possible. Make sure you are sharing this with all your aviation friends! Some of the things Jim and I talk about are... How Jim got hook...

LIFT Academy 23.04.2019

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 56 featuring LIFT Academy. Find out how you can not only get a guaranteed job as a CFI to build time but a guaranteed FO job at Republic Airways. If that is something that appeals to you than you are going to want to check out this episode! Some of the things we talk about are... Make sure their pilots are airline ready when they are do...

Pilot Shanelly: Dancing Pilot 16.04.2019

Special thanks to today's sponsor LIFT Academy, check them out at flywithlift.com What is going on Avination and welcome back to episode 55 of Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Shannon aka PilotShanelly on Instagram. In today's episode, Shannon and I talk about... Find out what ShaNelly got into aviation Her dad flew the B52 bomber. What Shannon looked for when choosing an aviation...

Michael Mainiero 09.04.2019

What is going on avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 54 featuring Michael Mainiero. Michael is absolutely killing this whole piloting thing, he is 22 years old with 3200 hours, current in over a dozen aircraft, and was just hired by a big 121 carrier.  Some of the things Michael and I talk about are.. How Michael got into aviation.  How Michael put a presentation togethe...

David Campbell: 02.04.2019

What is going on Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 53 featuring David Campbell. David is 49 Private pilot who walked away from a high paying job to start his career in aviation. Some of the things David and I talk about in this episode are. Why David left a $100,000 a year job to start training and learn to become a pilot. How David originally went to college to become...

Stan Kuliavas: Levaero Aviation 27.03.2019

What is going on Avination, welcome to episode #52 featuring Stan Kuliavas from Levaero Aviation. In this episode, Stan and I talk about what it is like to go to Embry Riddle without wanting to become a pilot, how he had zero interest in aviation even though his dad was involved in aviation and much more. How Stan took his first intro flight. How Stand is thankful his dad didn’t push aviation on h...

Jason Miller: The Finer Points 19.03.2019

Avination, welcome to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Jason Miller. Creator of The Finer Points and arguably one of the best flight instructors there is. If you have ever wanted to find out how and why Jason become a pilot, then you came to the right place.

Mentour Pilot 05.02.2019

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode number 51 featuring Petter from Mentour Pilot. Petter, as many of you know is the creator of the amazing aviation page Mentour Pilot on Youtube and Instagram. In this episode, Petter and I talk about. Petter wanted originally to be an archaeologist.  How Petter’s dad got him into aviation. How Petter’s intro flight sealed the deal for P...

Will Locante: Professional Baseball Player Turned Pilot 22.01.2019

Avination, welcome to episode #50 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am interviewing from Arizona Diamondback pitcher Will Locante. In this episode, Will and I talk about.. Why he retired from a career in baseball to become a pilot. When Will knew he wanted to be a pilot. Wills uncle is a 787 sim instructor for American. Why Will wanted to capitalize on his sports career as long as possible....

Mel Williams: A&P 19.12.2018

Avination, welcome to episode number 48 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Mel Williams. To get the episode notes make sure to sign up via Patreon! Happy Flying, Justin

Joshua Maddox: Seaplane Pilot 11.12.2018

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 48. In this episode, I am talking with Joshua Maddox. Joshua and I have a few things in common, we both flew aerial survey instead of becoming a CFI and we were both freight dogs. Joshua and I flew together in Omaha, Nebraska flying Amazon packages and dodging thunderstorms.  For episode notes make sure to check out our Discord page. Ep...

Stabilizer Motion and Drizzle Tell All 04.12.2018

Avination, Welcome to episode 47 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. You guys asked the questions and Stab Daddy and the Drizzle have the answers. Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode to find out who won the Cadence Aviation headsets! Happy Flying, Justin

Reed Keahey: Ag Pilot 20.11.2018

What is going on, Avination?! Welcome to episode number 46 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Reed Keahey. In this episode, Reed and I talk about.. How to become an agriculture pilot. How most ag pilots are in it for life. How Reed dealt with an electrical fire in flight. Why Reed got into aviation. and what the daily routine of an Ag Pilot is like. Avination, I hope you enjoy...

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