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194. What Will Pilot Hiring Really Look Like in 2026?
Episode 194
James Onieal from Raven Career Development returns to break down what pilot hiring is shaping up to look like in 2026. We dig into majors, regionals, corporate paths, and why movement can feel slow r…
Published on 9 hours ago
193. Can One Industry-Wide SOP Manual Raise the Bar for Business Aviation?
Episode 193
This episode introduces the new NBAA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual and why it's a big deal for business aviation. Dylan and Max are joined by Brian Small of FlightSafety International an…
Published on 1 week ago
192. Is $9,000 Worth Missing Christmas Morning With the Kids?
Episode 192
Dylan and Max kick off this PM edition with holiday-on-the-road war stories: Cowboys Thanksgiving trips, O'Hare blizzards, Vegas taxi laps, and that deranged border tether balloon that literally brok…
Published on 2 weeks ago
191. Should You Sign a $75K Contract Just to Chase PIC Time?
Episode 191
Dylan recaps his brutal post-"ATC meltdown" commute and rants about the GA ban at 12 major airports while Max counters with cub flying and Chicago layover tips (including a dangerously spicy El Ching…
Published on 1 month ago
190. What's Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation?
Episode 190
Dr. Chris Broyhill returns to break down the latest Air Comp Calculator data and what it means for 2025 pilot compensation. Dylan and Max dig into the trends, the slowdown in wage growth, and how biz…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
189. Can You Survive 900 Hours a Year on a One-Hour Callout?
Episode 189
Max kicks off his annual training rant—breaking down the highs, lows, and downright absurd moments of recurrent at "the training center." Dylan adds perspective on flight training efficiency and why …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
188. How Can Pilots Build Wealth Beyond the Flight Deck?
Episode 188
Tim Pope, CFP® and founder of 360 Aviation Advisors, joins Dylan and Max to talk about how pilots can make smarter financial moves—on and off the line. From variable pay to early retirement and crash…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
187. Is turbine PIC in 91/135 the fastest lane to legacy?
Episode 187
We kick off with Southwest red-eye shenanigans, hot/high GA drama departing PRC in a 150, and Max's backcountry "mesa strip" adventure (with hard data from the STOL-mate). The Mailbag is full: 2,500-…
Published on 2 months ago
186. First Officers: How Do You Speak Up Without Getting Shut Down?
Episode 186
Colin and Mara'D—both airline FOs and cast members from The Rehearsal—join Max and Dylan to dissect the tricky dynamics of speaking up in the right seat. Why is it so hard, and what makes it easier? …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
185. Late-Bloomer Pilot: Fractional, Regional, or Wait It Out?
Episode 185
Dylan opens from an echo chamber (literally) and the guys kick around first impressions of Gulfstream's newly announced G300 versus the G280—windows, avionics, "longest cabin," and whether depreciati…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago