In this episode, we chat with Jimmy to dissect a pivotal moment in his aviation career—a failed job interview at a legacy airline. Delve into Jimmy's journey from the excitement of potential opportunities to the hard lessons learned from rejection and how he harnessed these experiences to eventually achieve his dreams. Tune in to gain invaluable insights that could steer your own career path toward success.

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• How to navigate and recover from career setbacks and failed interviews within the aviation industry

• The importance of self-awareness, humility, and proper preparation for airline interviews

• Strategies for articulating experiences and skills effectively during high-stakes interviews

• Benefits of diversifying applications across multiple airlines

• Insights into transitioning from flight operations to roles that combine piloting with managerial responsibilities

 

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• 02:50 ExpressJet

• 05:00 American Airlines

• 06:12 DFW Airport

• 06:13 Federal Aviation Administration

• 13:16 Sabre

• 19:14 Envoy Air

• 30:40 United Airlines

• 30:41 Delta

• 43:40 Ep75: Finding Your Why with Tim Chaplin

• 47:44 Goldman Sachs

 

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