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Real conversations with commercial pilots, A&P mechanics, charter operators, and aviation entrepreneurs.
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 ...
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 co...
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 audience...
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 engi...
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 h...
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 missio...
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 c...
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 qualifie...
777 Pilot & DPE Answers YOUR Questions | The Aerpod Q&A
Austin is back. After his first appearance became the most-watched full-length episode on The Aerpod, we went straight to the comments and brought him back to answer them. Austin is a Boeing 777 First Officer at Atlas Air and a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). In this Q&A episode, we dig into ch...
