The JetLife Uncovered

Will Poustchi is an airline pilot in Canada that devotes the majority of his time off the aircraft in helping other aviation professionals achieve their health and fitness goals. Will has a variety of fitness and nutrition certifications by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and has also competed in professional body building. As airline pilots and fitness coaches we share great insight on t...

Airline pilots have an identity that extends beyond manipulating the controls of an aircraft. Andrew Dacosta is a airline pilot of a major US airline that shares the daily life of an airline pilot when at work, at home, and traveling for leisure. Some of you may know him across social media as @pilot.drew. Today, Andrew shares with us more of his lifestyle, goals, health and fitness as a pilot, th...

Maggie Olczyk is an airline pilot and creator of AVIFOODS, the healthy granola making it's way to a super market near you. Maggie and Fernando share what it's like to be an entrepreneur and how fitness plays a role in bwteen balancing life as an airline pilot and CEO of her company. Not only can you get your tasty and healthy Avinola at a supermarket, but you can also customize and get it...

It is often said Guyana is a very dangerous country in South America, and to be very careful when laying over there. Fortunately, I was with a crew that grew up in Georgetown and knew their way around very well. An exciting trip that brought me back to South America in over 20 years. This Layover Fitbrief explains how I balanced my meal preps on international trips, as well as my fitness and trave...

The true purpose of your abs is not about the aesthetics. It's the Stability between your Upper and Lower body and your Spine. Exercising your core in all planes with various movements can help prevent injuries, improve your mood, and posture. With a stronger core you have more stability for posture and efficient movement of arms and legs. In this episode you'll learn: Importance of a stro...

Airline Captain, Tom, shares his lifestyle as a Boeing 787 Captain and how he maintains optimal health during long haul flights, at home, and over 30+ year career. At 60 years old, Tom shares knowledge and experience to make health part of your lifestyle in a fun entertaining way in aviation. Topics talked about include Long haul flying Circadian rhythm Resistance training, flexibility, and cardio...

After 5+ years of meal prepping for all my trips, I share answers to most commonly asked questions by other crewmembers. Even though, the right way of meal prepping is the way that best fits your lifestyle, here are some tips and tricks on how to make your food last you up to a 4 day trip! I share methods of cooking, packing, and what foods last the longest. This even benefits when you take leisur...

Motivation has been one of the most spoken words in the recent years. However, it has influenced one of the most misleading meanings in regards to achieving a goal. But if it's not motivation that gets you to achieve it, then what is it? Discipline? And does one affect the other? This episode covers just that, and a deeper meaning that leads to wanted or unwanted behavior. Your actions highly...

Shocked by the recent video of a flight attendant getting hit by a passenger, Fernando talks about human behavior and the recent effects it's had on airline crews. On the topic of airline crews, Fernando shares some relief techniques if you are experiencing asymmetric lower back pain.

Healthy Fats are one of the best sources of food while flying. These include avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, and many more. In this episode, I cover some basic knowledge on metabolism and what macronutrient metabolizes more efficiently while sitting and flying. It's important to also note that fats are calorically dense at 9 Cal per gram of fat. A balanced diet will most likely bring more benef...

Pietro Marsala became the first pilot to receive an insulin dependent First Class Medical. Pietro's dream of becoming an airline pilot was crushed when he got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 21. His determination to pursue his pilot dream, along with the great help of Dr. DeVoll (FAA Deputy Flight Surgeon at the time), lead him to become an airline pilot. As of 2019, it's offi...

Coast Guard Aircraft Commander Ricky Rodriguez is today's guest on the podcast and is a commander on the HC-144B. Ricky shares his experiencing through the Coast Guard Academy, and balanced his athletic lifestyle as a basketball player during that time. Fernando and Ricky were both raised in a family of pilots, and now live the dream of being pilot's themselves. Their friendship began with...

Fernando and Jessica are an aviation couple making the most out of their lifestyle while prioritizing health and fitness. They share their viewpoints on ways to balance health and fitness on working and leisure trips. Jessica has a background in kinesiology, and shares her experience from before and after becoming a flight attendant. It's truly ON-THE-GO with these two during a leisure trip.

Fernando interviews Justin and Geremy the founders of Airfare Pouch, aviation's healthiest snacks found in one pouch! Airfare Pouch curates heathy snack pouches from over 50 USA small businesses that make healthy snacks without added sugars, or oil. tremendous impact of snacking healthy for travelers, pilots, and flight attendants. Without a doubt Justin and Geremy are two genuine and enthusia...

Captain Ben Falk and Fernando dive into on a new journey of taking his fitness to the physique body building world. Growing up as an athlete, Ben has taken habits and molded them to maintain his fitness in the airlines. Even though previous habits of fitness were developed, Ben and Fernando talk about how it's still very challenging to transition those habits into the aviation industry. Ben sh...

Relationships and Fitness are among the top topics people speak about during a trip. As a certified RMT Intervention coach by Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes, I share some knowledge and experience that have helped others before in their relationships. Communication is the one skill you must master to truly understand your partner, but without honesty to your true self, then communicating becomes mor...

Trends on "diets" don't work for everyone, and diets don't have the same meaning they once used to have. Unfortunately, the lack of education in nutrition has greatly contributed to nutritional unawareness, and misinformation. It's important to verify who the information is coming from and their credibility. I am not certified in nutrition, nor in dietetics, but as a certifie...

What are some obstacles in aviation that greatly interfere with pilot's health? Those are discussed in this episode and more importantly how to overcome some of them through intervention to prioritize health and make it part of your routine. Some of the techniques discussed are schedule planning, energy management, hotel gym workout, and intervention coaching are talked about in more detail in...

The glutes are the most important muscles to exercise for sitting posture. Fernando gives shares his experience and knowledge as a pilot and NASM Certified personal trainer. Sitting on airplanes for long periods of time can cause muscles to stay in shortened length tension relationship and reduce flexibility. Proper strengthening and stretching can relieve muscular asymmetry.

Fernando talks about the lack of health education in aviation. He shares his idea behind launching FAC podcast, his extended background in fitness, and the purpose for helping crewmembers maintain a balanced healthy lifestyle.