This podcast features TPN volunteer Shaz Widhani. Shaz joined TPNx and decided to take it up a notch and volunteer for the Professional Asian Pilot Association Conference in Vegas. He is a young pilot, and a lot has come from volunteering at conferences. That’s why he is on the show to talk about networking and how it can really move the needle in your pilot career.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support

Matt and Adam get together to do some Holiday well wishing, recapping an eventful 2023, and peer into their TPN crystal ball-permanently INOP- to see what's what in 2024. No matter where you are on this beautiful planet, we wish you and your's a wonderful Holiday season filled with joy! Want to chat with us? Fire off an email to [email protected] and give us a piece of your mind. Check out everything else going on in and around TPN at thepilotnetwork.com --- Support this...

Today Courtney Compton is joining the show. She is the Women in Aviation chapter President in Florida. We are discussing Women in Aviation and what they could possibly do for our listeners looking to further their careers. She joined us at TPNx last year and we are hoping to have her back in 2024.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support

This episode is not intended to be financial, legal, or tax advice. It is two pilots opinions on the state of the economy along with some real estate guidance. We also talked about the Hawaiian/Alaskan airline merger and what to expect from anyone involved.  This is the quarterly report from Tait with Turbin Capital. If you are interested in investing or passive income through real estate, you should check them out.  --- Support this podcast:...

Cohen traveled globally as an instructor pilot and commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of colonel. After serving over 26 years in the Air Force, Cohen moved to Florida to inspire the next generation of pilots by teaching the Air Force Junior ROTC in Orange County Public Schools and Aviation in Lake County Schools. Cohen started his experience in higher education by bringing dual-enrollment aviation programs to the Orange and Lake County school districts as...

We have a phenomenal interview with a vendor, Alicia Godfrey, who runs Azul Timber. If you are looking for an aviation-related gift, her site is the place to go. She has beautiful engravings and aviation related artwork. It’s the kind of artwork any aviator would want in their home or workspace.  We also talk about the life of a spouse of an aviator. So this is a great way to hear some perspective for any married pilots out there.  --- Support this podcast:...

Adam drops into your feed today to answer some of your questions. If you have a question you would like to ask, you can email [email protected] or post it on Facebook.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support

This is a special episode from Adam personally to you. We are going to get personal. New contracts, what it’s like to work at the airlines right now, and some self-care advice. He also talks about some podcasts and masterclasses he is currently listening to.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support

We are deeply saddened to report that Richard McSpadden died in an aircraft accident outside Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday afternoon. The Cessna 177 Cardinal in which Richard was in the right seat experienced an emergency after takeoff. The airplane attempted to return to the airport but failed to make the runway. Both occupants lost their lives. Richard was a very accomplished pilot, including serving as commander of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during his military career, and a...

Today on the show we are joined by John McFarlin, also known as SLAP. For those of you looking for that coveted guard or reserve gig, and need some help figuring out the next step, this episode is for you. He also talks about a new service he is offering to help people streamline their applications for the airlines.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support

Today we are joined by Shane Platt, COO of Airline Apps. Many of us want to peak behind the curtain of Airline Apps to see what happened to the mountain of resumes and applications for the various airlines. Shane is a former Marine pilot who now works for a major airline, and on the show today, we sit down to answer all your unanswered questions about the world of Airline Apps.  Aeronautical Coffee Company --- Support this podcast:...

This episode features one of the TPN Pro correspondents, Anthony Felix. Anthony is a cargo pilot for a major cargo airline. We debate sleep protocols and come to an understanding of being on international routes going in opposite directions around the world. We hope you enjoy this conversation and take something of value away. If you enjoyed this conversation, you can look into joining TPN Pro to read some of his articles.  --- Support this podcast:...

You may know Tait from The Passive Income Pilot Podcast, TPNx, or TPN in general. He is all things real estate, financial guru, and airline pilot extraordinaire. He is on the show today to give us some updates on the market, what he is doing with his company, and what’s going on in the world of real estate. Neither of us are professional financial consultant, so use this episode as a starting point to making your financial decisions.  In This Episode 4:15 - 2023 update on Tait’s...

Today’s guest is once again Dr. Keith Roxo of Wingman Med. He has been on the show before, but today we are talking specifically about pilot mental health. We discuss how the FAA views mental health and some of the pitfalls related to insurance and unraveling childhood diagnoses and PTSD.  This episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as legal or medical advice.  In This Episode: 2:45 - The FAA's view of mental health in pilots  7:23 - The mental...

Grace Wilson is a pilot recruiter from Piedmont Airlines, and they joined us live at TPNx in April. The cadet programs are often overlooked by pilots who are retiring from the military. But the program at Piedmont Airlines is certainly worth checking out, especially if you want to get your foot in the door of commercial aviation. So Grace shares more about the cadet program at Piedmont and some of her career in aviation.  Piedmont Airlines Career Page --- Support this podcast:...

James Szydlowski joins us live from TPNx to talk about a coffee company he started recently. James has managed to combine his two passions of coffee and aviation by creating coffee for pilots. Coffee is an essential part of any pilot’s daily life, so please enjoy Adam and James talking about coffee. James also shares some details on his aviation career and what he’s doing at TPNx.  3:01 - How James got into the coffee business  3:55 - The details of how they source their beans and make...

In the next three weeks we are releasing interviews recorded during TPNx back in April.  In this episode, we are featuring a live convo with Mike Bell, a pilot with Delta. Mike has all of the critical info that pilots need to know about unions. A lot of pilots don’t understand what their union can do for them, so this interview will set you up with a basic understanding and more.  Pilots can benefit a lot from getting involved in their unions and other networks that are there to support...

This is the last episode of the TPNx prep series, and it is with Cory Glenn, the director of recruitment and pilot development at American Airlines. They are going to be giving out CJOs to anyone who earns them. He joins us today to talk about what American is looking for in resumes and interviews today.  Cory has been an instructor in the military, and he is going to be celebrating his 9th anniversary with American Airlines this Saturday during TPNx. You are not going to miss this episode,...

Captain KP Kirpatrick has served at United Airlines in several different capacities. Before joining United, he served active duty in the airforce. KP gives us the goods on the current state of the industry and how to ready yourself for the meets and greets with the airlines.  Listen to this to prepare yourself for TPNx this week in Orlando!  Timestamps 3:55 - KP’s background and career  6:10 - Inside the Aviate Academy and the Aviate program  10:45 - The current state of the...

Delta Air Lines will be at TPNx on April 21 and 22nd, so on the episode today, captain Ashish Naran is joining us for a TPNx preview. Ashish is a pilot recruiter with Delta, and he has held a few different positions with the company. Listen to this episode if you are interested in catching up with Delta at TPNx. We will be sharing everything you need to know about Delta Air Lines, its hiring process, and how you can prepare yourself to stand out. Timestamps 2:45 - The current and...

Scott is the VP of flight ops for Avelo Air. They are a small startup airline, and they have a lot to offer pilots as employees and crew members. You will be able to catch up with Scott and Avelo at TPNx this year.  This episode is for anyone who wants to prep for an interview with Avelo Air. Make sure you listen all the way to the end of the episode for some solid tips on getting into the airline industry.  2:34 - Scott’s background and how he became a founder of an airline  5:46 - How...

Dr. Keith Roxo is the commercial Operations Director with Wingman Med. If you hold or hope to hold an FAA Medical, they are here to help you. Keith was on the show just about a year ago, so go back and check out that episode if you haven’t heard it before.  In the show today, Keith and Joe talk about navigating the VA disability process and accessing your true VA disability benefits without putting your FAA Medical at risk. We also do some scenario training to equip pilots to seek their...

James O’Neal is the founder of Raven Careers and a good friend of TPN. He founded Raven Careers in 2010 to provide aviation professionals with the resources to successfully develop their careers. He is an ATP-certified pilot with type ratings in King Air 300, Citation Sovereign, and Embraer 170/190 aircraft. He understands pilots and the challenges they face during their careers.  TPNx is just around the corner, and the airlines are currently going through a hiring boom. So in this episode,...

There has been a lot going on in aviation recently, and a lot is happening in the TPN universe. The subject of today’s episode is more important than any hiring event, meetup, or conference. In this mini episode, Adam shares his thoughts on some of the recent safety concerns in the media and he shares how we can all improve as an aviation community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support

Matt and Adam are back on the pod together. Things have been busy with both work and personal, but today there is a big announcement to share with the TPN community. TPNx is fast approaching, and it will be here before we know it. So on the show today, we will also discuss how TPNx is different from any other job fair you can attend. In This Episode  2:57 - The difference between TNPx and other job fairs 5:07 - The number one thing you need to know about TPN events 7:01 - Why you...