The Pro-Pilot Playbook Podcast

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 t...

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...

Great question this week from Luke in Dayton, Ohio. 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 airlin...

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! 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...

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! If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can ema...

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. 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...

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. 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 pilo...

This week's question is from Jeremy and concerns some info on choosing a domicile, or where you're based, as an airline 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....

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. 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 commi...

This week's questions come from Tyler and Hayden.  Thank you both for submitting your questions and good luck with your 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 CHEAPE...

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! If you hav...

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. 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...

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. 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...

Mike and Sean discuss Challenger 605 crash that occurred on July 26, 2021 at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California killing 6 people.   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 FAS...

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. 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'...

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. 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 Playbo...

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. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: podcast@propilotplaybook.com If you're thinking a...

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. 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 r...

This week's question comes from Chris, who wants to know about preparing for corporate and airline pilot job interviews. 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. Wheth...

This week Vladimir asks us some questions on the importance of college and about how to find an entry level flying job. 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. Whethe...

Joshua submitted a great question with a great title for the subject of this week's show. 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, o...

Happy New Year!!!  Mike and Sean discuss pilot schedules and operating aircraft during the holiday season.   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 j...

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.  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 p...

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.  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 bec...

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.  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 t...