Pro-Pilot Playbook

The Pro-Pilot Playbook Podcast

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Become a pilot FASTER & CHEAPER. Whether you're just starting out or getting ready to apply to the airlines you'll find value in this podcast. In this podcast, your hosts Mike & Sean talk about every step of your journey from first drive to the airport to inquire about flight lessons to submitting your resume at the airlines, covering every hurdle and pitfall one would encounter along the way. And, every tip, trick, hack, and shortcut you need to save TIME & MONEY along your journey. If you want to become a pilot fast, cheap, and correctly, you're in the right spot.

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Feb 9, 2025

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Episodes

#22 "I'm 40, with zero hours, and broke!" How Do I Do It? 03.12.2020

This week Jose asks us for an answer to the most common problem people have when it comes to 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. Wh...

#21 Do I Need College to be a Pilot? 24.11.2020

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. 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 Playboo...

#20 Getting a Pilot's License- STEP #1 18.11.2020

In this episode Mike and Sean discuss getting started in aviation.  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 app...

#19 Should I get an ATP on my own? 12.11.2020

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 a...

#18 I have 1400hrs - How do I get a Corporate Pilot job? 30.10.2020

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 th...

#17 State of the Pilot Industry: OCTOBER 2020 21.10.2020

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 re...

#16 How to Buy, Fly, & Comply: Private Jet 03.10.2020

In this episode Mike & Sean discuss the lengthy and complex processes involved in choosing the right business jet for your specific mission, the details of acquiring the aircraft (including legal, insurance, etc.), and specifics regarding pilot requirements for that aircraft. If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to enabling peop...

#15 State of the Pilot Industry: APRIL 2020 16.04.2020

FROM 4-15-2020 !!!  The original upload to iTunes had failed... We took a couple weeks off due to the COVID-19, but were back!  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...

#14 Corporate Pilot Hiring Minimums 26.03.2020

Listener question episode... Thank you for the question Chad, and good luck with your flying career. 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. Lea...

#13 Family Life of a Pilot 19.03.2020

This week we discuss one of the huge misconceptions concerning being a professional pilot. For those of you not familiar, we think you'll be quite surprised about what a pilot's family life is like. 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 star...

{Industry News} The KOBE BRYANT Accident 17.03.2020

We know this topic has been more than well covered in detail by just about everyone, but we wanted to throw our perspective out to our listeners/viewers concerning this horrible accident. 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...

#12 Can I skip being a CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)? 12.03.2020

Listener question episode... Thank you for the question Jack, and good luck with your flying career. 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. Lea...

{Industry News} The CORONAVIRUS & Airline Travel 05.03.2020

This week we're dropping a special 'Industry News' edition discussing the Coronavirus COVID-19 and how it can effect you while traveling on the airlines. We also give some inside information on the cleanliness of aircraft and some tips to protect yourself against the virus while traveling. If you're thinking about a career as a pilot you're in the right spot! The Pro-Pilot Playbook is committed to...

#11 Hate Your Job? The Day-to-Day of a Pilot 27.02.2020

This episode explores the day-to-day of a pilot's work schedule and other aspects of why having a job as a professional pilot, in our opinion, is superior to any other job out there. 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 get...

#10 Requirements to be an Airline Pilot 19.02.2020

Mike and Sean give a quick overflight of the requirements to become an airline pilot. 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: htt...

#9 Do Pilots Get Airline Miles? 09.02.2020

Ever wonder if pilots can earn airline miles, or if they have to pay for their own hotels or food while on the road?  In this episode we get into the details of how it all breaks down while answering a couple of the most asked questions after you tell someone your a pilot. 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...

#8 Can I be a Pilot with a DUI? 26.01.2020

Hit a legal 'pothole' along your road to becoming a professional pilot?  In this episode Mike & Sean cover how having a DUI, DWI, OVI, or how other related alcohol and drug charges can effect you becoming a professional corporate or airline pilot. 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 pil...

#7 Do I Have a Bad Flight Instructor? 16.01.2020

Concerned your CFI isn't top notch?  In this episode we go over some common issues CFI's, especially new CFI's, struggle with and how it can effect your training. 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...

#6 Corporate Pilot Jobs 09.01.2020

In this episode Sean and Mike breakdown the job of a corporate pilot.  What is a corporate pilot, day-to-day, pay, where these jobs are, and more.  This podcast would be great for an up-and-coming pilot who's trying to figure out if they want to go to the airlines or the corporate world.  We'll be dropping another episode where we breakdown the airline pilot counter part in an upcoming episode. If...

#5 Pilot Medical Certificates 03.01.2020

The medical certificate and the pilot certificate go hand in hand.  In this episode Mike & Sean get into some of the details of how to obtain a medical certificate and what medical items can keep you from getting a pilot's medical certificate. 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...

#4 How much MONEY do pilots make? 26.12.2019

Mike & Sean breakdown how and how much airline and corporate pilots get paid. 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...

#3 Is being a pilot EASY? 22.12.2019

Some straight talk on just how easy is it to be a pilot. 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...

{Industry News} DELTA PRIVATE JETS partners up with WHEELS UP 19.12.2019

Some interesting news in the aviation industry today, two of the most successful charter operators have entered into an agreement. Many unknowns at the time of this posting, but Sean and Mike have a theory about the companies' bigger plans. 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...

#2 Too Old or Young to be a Pilot? 17.12.2019

In this episode Mike & Sean one of the most common misconceptions from people interested in becoming professional pilots. 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 informat...

#1 Why Aviation 17.12.2019

In this episode Mike & Sean relay some of the great facets & benefits of being a professional pilot. This episode also covers some information on the pilot shortage. 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 app...

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