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#44 What’s a Contract Pilot?

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: [email protected] 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

Mar 17, 202230 min

#43 Am I too OLD to be a Pilot ?

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: [email protected] 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

Mar 10, 202242 min

#42 Financing for Training and Taking Action

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: [email protected] 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 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

Mar 3, 202217 min

#41 What Age Should I Start Flight Training ?

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: [email protected] 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 & 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

Feb 24, 202217 min

#40 The Pilot Shortage Continues

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 email us at: [email protected] 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 & Update 5:05 Super Bowl 9:33 Pilot Shortage 14:05 Spirit & Frontier 22:40 Listener Question 29:40 Delta Airlines Update

Feb 15, 202239 min

#39 Dentist or Pilot ?

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: [email protected] 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

Nov 17, 202114 min

#38 Buying Time

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: [email protected] 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

Nov 4, 202125 min

#37 Airline Domiciles

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: [email protected] 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

Sep 27, 202113 min

#36 Corporate Pilot Job Interviews

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: [email protected] 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

Sep 14, 202115 min

#35 Military or Civilian, I Need a Consultation

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: [email protected] 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

Sep 7, 202117 min

#34 Loosing Your Logbook & Obtaining a Medical After a Major Accident

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 have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: [email protected] 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

Aug 31, 202120 min

{Industry News} What's the DEAL with Spirit Airlines?

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 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

Aug 26, 202123 min

#33 Bridging the Gap

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: [email protected] 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

Aug 19, 202117 min

{Industry News} // Analysis of the Truckee-Tahoe Challenger Accident

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: [email protected] 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

Aug 4, 202127 min

#32 Bye-bye Covid, Hello Hiring & Flow Through

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: [email protected] 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

May 21, 202134 min

#31 Is there still a PILOT SHORTAGE?

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: [email protected] 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

Mar 16, 202121 min

{Industry News} Fractional Operators are going SUPERSONIC

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: [email protected] 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

Mar 9, 202118 min

#30 Choosing a Flight School

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: [email protected] 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

Feb 10, 202130 min

#29 Pilot Job Interviews

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: [email protected] 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

Jan 27, 202121 min

#28 College, Networking, & Time Building Jobs

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: [email protected] 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

Jan 21, 202125 min

#27 Pilots, Beards, and Books

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: [email protected] 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

Jan 14, 202128 min

#26 Pilot Life During the Holidays

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: [email protected] 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

Jan 7, 202131 min

#25 Solo Cross Countries & Medical Exams

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: [email protected] 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

Dec 23, 202022 min

#24 Lifestyle of a Corporate Pilot

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: [email protected] 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

Dec 16, 202028 min

#23 Problems with my Flight Instructor

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: [email protected] 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

Dec 10, 202012 min

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

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: [email protected] 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

Dec 3, 202018 min

#21 Do I Need College to be a Pilot?

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: [email protected] 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

Nov 24, 202019 min

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

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: [email protected] 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

Nov 18, 202013 min

#19 Should I get an ATP on my own?

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: [email protected] 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

Nov 12, 202020 min

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

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: [email protected] 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

Oct 30, 202016 min

#17 State of the Pilot Industry: OCTOBER 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. 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

Oct 21, 202030 min

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

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 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

Oct 3, 202044 min

#15 State of the Pilot Industry: APRIL 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 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

Apr 16, 202031 min

#14 Corporate Pilot Hiring Minimums

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. 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

Mar 26, 202012 min

#13 Family Life of a Pilot

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 starting out, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com

Mar 19, 20207 min

{Industry News} The KOBE BRYANT Accident

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, or getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/

Mar 17, 202015 min

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

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. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com

Mar 12, 202018 min

{Industry News} The CORONAVIRUS & Airline Travel

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 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/

Mar 5, 202019 min

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

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 getting ready to apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com

Feb 27, 202018 min

#10 Requirements to be an Airline Pilot

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: https://www.propilotplaybook.com

Feb 19, 20206 min

#9 Do Pilots Get Airline Miles?

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 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

Feb 9, 202014 min

#8 Can I be a Pilot with a DUI?

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 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 You can also listen to this as a PODCAST with Apple iTunes or on Google Play. You can also go directly to the podcast website at: https://www.propilotplaybook.org/

Jan 26, 202010 min

#7 Do I Have a Bad Flight Instructor?

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 at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com

Jan 16, 202012 min

#6 Corporate Pilot Jobs

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 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

Jan 9, 202026 min

#5 Pilot Medical Certificates

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 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 You can also listen to this as a PODCAST with Apple iTunes or on Google Play. You can also go directly to the podcast website at: https://www.propilotplaybook.org/

Jan 3, 202014 min

#4 How much MONEY do pilots make?

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.propilotplaybook.com/

Dec 26, 201915 min

#3 Is being a pilot EASY?

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/

Dec 22, 20198 min

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

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 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

Dec 19, 201910 min

#2 Too Old or Young to be a Pilot?

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 information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/

Dec 17, 20199 min

#1 Why Aviation

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 apply at the airlines there's valuable information here for you. Learn more at: https://www.propilotplaybook.com/

Dec 17, 201931 min