21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

Flight Advice: Stay at the regionals with a new baby or go corporate? [16:10] // Erika Armstrong updates us on the FAA requiring SMS for operators [26:04] // Erika shares some observations on the character traits of successful pilots she sees in her university classes [50:12] Story time: Erika uses humor to defuse an emergency on the 727 [1:08:30]

Show resources:

Blog post on FAA SMS Mandate - Advanced Aircrew Academy

Erika Armstong's LinkedIn | Book

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Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

Flight Advice: Take the PC-12 captain upgrade or go fly a jet? [12:37] // Apparently all the airlines are hiring again! James Onieal shares the latest hiring news and gives tips on how to get an interview ASAP [21:08] // United's diversity training announcement was a hot topic for pilots this week, the guys discuss [50:12]

Show resources:

Sleep with me podcast

Bribery Blog post from Advanced Aircrew Academy

James Onieal's Calendar | LinkedIn

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Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

Mailbag: Listener pushback on INTL Flying and what defines a Legacy airline? [9:12] // Communicating with your principal: Dylan and Max share what they've learned after participating in NBAA webinar [24:40] // Max gives an update on his Murphy Moose build [41:13] // Storytime with Max and Dylan: Flat tire in the Mooney [50:20]

Show resources:

NBAA Small Operator Learning Series [Must be NBAA Member to access]

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Our sponsors:

Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

Dylan has a PSA for those applying for jobs online // Should we change our perception of ULCCs and can they be good long-term destination for pilots? Jason DuVernay shares his perspective as a ULCC pilot and recaps his interview with former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza [14:43] // We discuss Breeze Airlines and Jason shares some insight on how to get hired at Breeze [54:40] // Zach, former wide-body pilot and current ULCC pilot, compares the types of flying [1:10:00] // Christian, AZBAA Scholarship Chairman, explains how to get free money for flight training [1:21:46] // Storytime with Dylan: Go around and diversion during FAA Line Check [1:35:41]

Show resources:

Raven Careers Aviation Podcast

Connect with Jason Duvernay on LinkedIn

Airlines Confidential Podcast

AZBAA Scholarships | NBAA Directory of Regional BizAv groups

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Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

Max shares how he handled a mechanical during a recent trip and we open the mailbag // What's to be done about all of these runway excursions? Dan Boedigheimer, CEO of Advanced Aircrew Academy, joins us to explain what's going on and share some mitigation strategies [21:11] // Story time with Dan: What happens with the owner dies while on a trip? [59:15] // Flight Advice: How can pilots avoid making disastrous financial decisions while unemployed or furloughed? We call Pilot Financial Advisor Josh Flatley for advice [1:08:20]

Show resources:

Orange County Destination Guide

Connect with Dan Boedigheimer, Ph.D.

Advanced Aircrew Academy's module on Runway Excursions

Josh Flatley's Financial Planning for Pilots, X Vector LTD

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Our sponsors:

Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Airfare Snack Pouch giveaway winner announced // Straight talk with Ted: Captains who love YouTube plus the cat content you're here for [11:51] // Roy joins us to discuss pilot meme culture taking on mental health and the FAA [28:06] // Max talks about his latest project: building a Murphy Moose [43:30] // One of our listeners calls in to share their insane story about narrowly avoiding a collision on takeoff at the Heber Airport [53:03]

Show resources:

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Dealing with tower closures at SNA, PHX, and a surprise burrito induced fire // Flight Advice: Furloughed regional airline pilot has a corporate opportunity but is getting recalled. James Onieal joins us to offer his insight [17:00] // One of our listeners shares an incredible story about accidentally landing at a cartel airport in Mexico [1:01:00]

Connect with James Onieal on LinkedIn or visit ravencareers.com

Show resources:

21.Five Podcast's LinkedIn

21.Five Merch Store

Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Dylan and Max reflect on 2020 and share some of their lessons learned including: adapting to changing market conditions, handling pay negotiations, and Dylan's lack of affection for KHCR // Flight Advice: What should a pilot do if the principal wants to break away from the management company? [27:45] // Storytime: Max outsmarts a broken APU in Goose Bay to save his European ski trip [41:51]

NBAA Covid-19 Vaccine Webinar moderated by Dylan

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Flight Advice: A young regional airline pilot in need of some relationship advice // John Clark, COO and Chief Counsel at Jet RVSM explains the flight department company trap and professional pilots should care [29:16] // John breaks down hot legal topics for professional pilots [1:09:00] // Story Time: Max rents a dirt bike to explore Karpathos, Greece [1:28:13]

Connect with John Clark on LinkedIn

JetRVSM Website | NCBAA Webinar

"Cooling" Letter / FAA Interpretation

PreFlight Connect Website | [email protected]

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Support the show with a donation

Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Mailbag: Even more COVID-19 vaccine discussion // Christy DeYoung, President of JetRVSM, joins us to educate us on the current landscape of LOAs for Pt 91 aircraft [15:44] // Christy breaks down the latest with RVSM and ADS-B // Story Time: Part two of Dylan's fiasco in Trinidad plus Max and the buddy hose

Connect with Christy DeYoung on LinkedIn

JetRVSM Website | LOA Webinar

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Support the show with a donation

Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.