Mailbag: Can you dodge company policy and fly as a 'consultant' instead of a contract pilot? [6:26] // Dylan's chief pilot is not impressed with his mustache [11:22] // James Onieal is back with the latest airline hiring news [15:41] // The guys discuss the pros and cons of being a Direct Entry Captain [33:26] // Storytime: How Dylan met the girl of his dreams thanks to a Delta Jumpseater [58:30]

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