Ready 4 Pushback

Ep46: From Rotors to Fixed-Wing with Landon Cheben


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If you're a helicopter pilot looking to enter commercial aviation and fly for major airlines, this is the episode for you. Join us as Landon Cheben discusses the value of mentorship, support systems, and various government programs to boost your career in the aviation industry. So be sure to listen until the end of the show!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

  • Useful pointers for helicopter pilots who aspire to fly fixed-wings aircraft for major airlines

  • How to apply for a Rotor Transition Program and qualify for an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate

  • Significant accolades you should include in your resume

  • Steps aspiring pilots should follow to ace an airline interview

  • Practical ways you can complete the required flying time as a pilot

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

  • Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training

  • GI Bill

  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

  • Frontier Airlines

  • Ep38: SkyBridge | Skillbridge is an Upgrade - Steven "Austin" Roth

ABOUT LANDON CHEBEN

Landon is a former Army Helicopter Pilot who now flies for Frontier Airlines. He was their first Rotor Transition Pilot, going straight from the MH-60M Blackhawk to the Airbus 320 with no former airline experience. He co-founded a company called SkyBridge, whose sole purpose is to help Service Members transition from Active Duty to the civilian aviation industry.

CONNECT WITH LANDON

  • Website: SkyBridge | Infinity Flight Group

  • LinkedIn: Landon Cheben | SkyBridge

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