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- 2 weeks ago59 min
Airline Hiring Just Changed | What Pilots Need To Know
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down once again with Carolynn from PilotResumes.com to break down the current state of airline hiring, why qualified pilots still aren’t getting calls, and the factors recruiters evaluate long before an interview ever happens. As the hiring market shifts and competition increases, Carolynn explains why flight time alone is no longer enough to stand out. From networking and professionalism to resume mistakes and reputation within the industry, this...
- May 6, 20261h 19m
This Aviation Industry Affects Everything | The Economy of Helicopters
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Halsey Schider, CEO of Sellacopter and North American Aircraft Brokerage, to explore one of the most visible and most overlooked corners of aviation. Halsey shares what he’s learned from both flying and brokering helicopters, how deals really come together, and where buyers and sellers consistently get it wrong. From pricing psychology to market timing, to the people and equipment that quietly impact every part of the US economy. In thi...
- Apr 22, 20261h 32m
The REAL Cost of Private Aviation | A Peek Behind The Curtain
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Preston Holland to break down the economics behind private aviation and why so many pilots, owners, and even high-net-worth individuals completely misunderstand how it actually works. Preston shares how he built one of the most valuable audiences in aviation by sharing a peek behind the curtain of aircraft ownership, operating costs, and charter. From NetJets and fractional ownership to the psychology behind why people choose to fly pri...
- Apr 8, 202657 min
The Aviation Career You Weren't Told About | Flight Test Engineer
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with former NASA engineer and Test Pilot School graduate Kate Gunderson to talk about what it actually takes to break into (and succeed in) one of the most competitive and misunderstood fields in aviation. Kate shares her journey from student to engineer, the surprising culture of NASA, the challenges that test pilots face, and why the stereotype of what a career in engineering looks like is completely wrong. This conversation gives a behind-...
- Mar 25, 20261h 27m
The Hidden Science Behind Aviation Accidents | Human Factors Engineering
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Vanesa Miksa, a Human Factors engineer at Boeing and pilot, to break down the hidden science behind how pilots interact with aircraft and why many aviation accidents aren’t just “pilot error,” but systematic failures in disguise. Vanesa shares how cockpit design, automation, and airspace systems are all built around human limitations, and what happens when those systems fail to account for how people actually think, process information, ...
- Mar 11, 20261h 49m
Inside The Most Unforgiving Job In Aviation | Coast Guard Search & Rescue
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Russ Torgerson, a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and rescue swimmer whose career spanned decades of search and rescue missions at sea. Russ shares what it’s really like operating in environments where the weather, the ocean, and the mission itself can all push a crew to the limit. From ship-based helicopter operations to moments where seconds meant the difference between disaster and survival, Russ walks through the realities of Co...
- Feb 25, 20261h 10m
Fit to Fly? | Your Health Could Cost You Your Career
Health decline in aviation is common, and most pilots don't notice until it becomes an issue during their medical. In this episode, I sit down with commercial pilot and pilot fitness coach Josh Ageeb to talk about the biggest health risks facing aviation professionals today. We break down the slow creep of fatigue, weight gain, and burnout, and why losing your medical is often the result of small habits compounded over time, not one catastrophic event. We talk about: - Why 8 hours of slee...
- Feb 11, 20261h 37m
Pilot Resumes Matter | Why Qualified Pilots Aren't Being Hired
Airline hiring has shifted and a lot of pilots haven’t caught up. In this episode, I sit down with resume expert and aviation recruiter Carolynn from pilotresumes.com to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes in today’s hiring market. We break down the difference between being qualified on paper and being hireable in practice, and why those are not the same thing. We talk about: - Why we’re in a company hiring market, not a candidate market - How airlines actually evaluate c...
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