Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! On this week's episode, I talk with Jared, math whiz turned regional pilot. He will tell us about working on building a plane in high school, his careers with numbers, teaching, and eventually landing a job in aviation at a regional airlines. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! On this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Roxo, Operations Director with WIngman Med. We discuss the ever important medical certificates, dispel some myths, and what you should know before you go. Wingman Med : www.wingmanmed.com Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or...

I had a little bit of content from the cutting room floor from our last episode that I thought I would share. Join me for a little more of my conversation with Herve! On this week's episode, we sit down with Ag-Pilot Herve. He tells us about his time and service in the United States Marine Corps, and his unique journey into the world of aerial application and flying in the agriculture industry. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! On this week's episode, we sit down with Ag-Pilot Herve. He tells us about his time and service in the United States Marine Corps, and his unique journey into the world of aerial application and flying in the agriculture industry. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! This time, I welcome aviation podcaster and flight school owner Bobby Doss. Bobby is one of the hosts of the Behind the Prop Podcast. bobby will share his journey of early career exploration. He talks about his time as a police dispatcher and police officer, his move to the tech industry, and chasing his dreams into aviation in his 40's. Behind the Prop: https://www.behindtheprop.com/ Call-to-Action: If you liked this...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! This time, we're embarking on an inspiring journey with Nutrition Specialist Leila, currently navigating her own career transformation. From a childhood fear of flying to being inspired by her private pilot father. Leila's path to professional aviation was set in motion after a car accident kept her out of the air during her training. The longing for the skies solidified her resolve to make it in aviation! Join us as we delve...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! On this episode, we have a special guest on board – Airline Pilot Jody Brant. A former corpsman in the United States Navy, Jody initially aspired to pursue a career in medicine after earning his degree. However, life had different plans for him. Tune in as Jody takes us through his remarkable journey, from the medical field to the dynamic world of aviation. Discover how a twist of fate led him to seize the opportunity to become...

Welcome aboard another thrilling episode of Fly the Transition! In this episode, we're honored to be joined by the remarkable Nik Fialka, a seasoned veteran in the world of aviation. Nik's journey is nothing short of extraordinary – from serving as a naval aviator to commanding the skies as a major airline captain. As if that weren't impressive enough, he also wears the hat of the host for the Ready 4 Pushback podcast. Join us for an engaging conversation with Nik as he takes us through the...

Welcome to another episode of Fly the Transition! On this edition, I'm thrilled to have Eric Fletcher join us. With a rich background as a former Hollywood camera operator, Eric has left his mark on the industry by capturing iconic moments in shows like Dexter, True Blood, and more! Join us for a captivating conversation as Eric shares tales from his extensive cinematography career. Eric will then talk to us about the transition from the glitz of Hollywood to the skies as a corporate...

We are looking back at the first month of the new Fly the Transition Podcast. Join me as I share some key takeaways from recent interviews and exploring the mantra of "grow where you are planted." We talk about the importance of being prepared to seize opportunities so you're ready when opportunity knocks. Call-to-Action: If you liked this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or family member who might benefit from hearing these great stories of aviation career transformation. Don't...

In this episode, we are talk with Jamie, a former medical X-Ray Technician who is making a career change after working in the medical field through COVID. Jamie talks about his old job, the impacts of the pandemic, and his journey into aviation. Call-to-Action: If you liked this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or family member who might benefit from hearing these great stories of aviation career transformation. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast...

In this week's episode, we are joined by legacy airline pilot, Chris McLellan. He has always had a passion for aviation, and joined the Civil Air Patrol at a young age to be around it. He started down a patch of flying, but made a turn towards a "grown up" job in the logistics sector working in IT. In his 40's the quest for a career in aviation was reignited. Today, he is a pilot with a major US airlines. Call-to-Action: If you liked this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or...

In this episode, we are joined by AOPA Regional Manager, Kyle Lewis. We hear about his untraditional aviation job advocating in his region with AOPA. Kyle's journey started out exploring aviation before becoming a State Trooper. Aviation would eventually pull Kyle back years later. Call-to-Action: If you liked this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or family member who might benefit from hearing these great stories of aviation career transformation. Don't forget to subscribe and...

In this episode of "Fly the Transition," we explore the exciting journey of David Catmur. He had a fascinating career in the music industry as a tour manager. He tells us about his former career, his journey into aviation, and what it's like flying and instructing in the UK. Call-to-Action: If you liked this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or family member who might benefit from hearing these great stories of aviation career transformation. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a...

In this episode of "Fly the Transition," we explore the compelling journey of Bryan Turner, the popular aviation content creator behind the YouTube Channel Just Plane Silly. While Bryan has enjoyed a successful career in the IT industry, he has recently started to transition into commercial aviation. Bryan shares valuable insights into his career shift and the challenges he encounters along the way. Bryan will be one of several guests who are mid-transition that we hope to follow and gain...

Welcome back to the Fly the Transition Podcast! In this episode, we're bringing you a special "State of the Podcast" address, filling you in on what led to the temporary hiatus and sharing some exciting updates from the past few months. The mission at Fly the Transition remains unchanged: to explore the journey of those making the leap into a new career in aviation. With an overwhelming response in finding guests, we're thrilled to announce a return of the podcast is coming soon! We've got...

Welcome back for Episode 7 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Commercial Pilot and Content Creator, Allyssa VanMeter, also known as FlyAllyssa on Instagram and...

Welcome back for Episode 5 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Mat Dolezal. He is a corporate part 135 pilot in the Chicago area Mat didn't have an upbringing in...

Welcome back for Episode 5 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Youtube's Taking Off Co-Host Christy Wong!  Christy talks about her upbringing and lack of access to...

Welcome back for Episode 4 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Airport Manager and social media content creator, Emily Herron. Emily has been around aviation her entire...

Welcome back for Episode 3 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by AOPA's 2022 CFI of the Year, Ambyr Peterson. Ambyr is a regional airline pilot, but aviation wasn't her...

Welcome back for Episode 2 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Retired Police Officer and EMS Helicopter Pilot Lou Gregoire. Lou grew up with a father who was an...

Welcome to the first full episode of Fly the Transition. In this podcast we explore how the aviation industry is seeing more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Scott Oleson, a pilot with a Part 135 private charter operation. Scott got an early start to...

Welcome to this preview episode of Fly the Transition.  In this podcast we explore how the aviation industry is seeing more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. This new podcast comes to you from Flying Midwest Podcast Creator/Co-Host/Producer Jim Schilling. In this...