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John McFarlin is saving USAF pilot recruiting all by himself!
In this episode, Adam Uhan welcomes guest John McFarlin to discuss the Air Force's pilot loss and retention problems, the challenges of applying to multiple flying units, and the difficulty of producing experienced instructor pilots. They also delve into the potential of expanding Mill Recruiter to other branches and how to use their portal effectively.
Today on the show we are joined by John McFarlin, also known as SLAP. For those of you looking for that coveted guard or reserve gig, and need some help figuring out the next step, this episode is for you. He also talks about a new service he is offering to help people streamline their applications for the airlines.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support
(0:00) Sponsor: Aeronautical Coffee Company
(0:50) Introducing guest John McFarlin
(2:24) Updates from Bogey Dope land and military side issues
(3:33) The Air Force's pilot loss and retention problems
(5:12) Introduction of Mill Recruiter's offerings for pilot retention
(13:22) Challenges of applying to multiple flying units and Mill Recruiter's solution
(16:34) The difficulty of producing experienced instructor pilots
(21:29) Losing pilots after transition to the guard
(28:03) How to use the Mill Recruiter portal
(34:15) Potential of expanding Mill Recruiter to other branches
(41:17) Advocating for the TPN mission and supporting services
(44:00) Reaching out to The Pilot Network and closing remarks
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By Adam Uhan
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In this episode, Adam Uhan welcomes guest John McFarlin to discuss the Air Force's pilot loss and retention problems, the challenges of applying to multiple flying units, and the difficulty of producing experienced instructor pilots. They also delve into the potential of expanding Mill Recruiter to other branches and how to use their portal effectively.
Today on the show we are joined by John McFarlin, also known as SLAP. For those of you looking for that coveted guard or reserve gig, and need some help figuring out the next step, this episode is for you. He also talks about a new service he is offering to help people streamline their applications for the airlines.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support
(0:00) Sponsor: Aeronautical Coffee Company
(0:50) Introducing guest John McFarlin
(2:24) Updates from Bogey Dope land and military side issues
(3:33) The Air Force's pilot loss and retention problems
(5:12) Introduction of Mill Recruiter's offerings for pilot retention
(13:22) Challenges of applying to multiple flying units and Mill Recruiter's solution
(16:34) The difficulty of producing experienced instructor pilots
(21:29) Losing pilots after transition to the guard
(28:03) How to use the Mill Recruiter portal
(34:15) Potential of expanding Mill Recruiter to other branches
(41:17) Advocating for the TPN mission and supporting services
(44:00) Reaching out to The Pilot Network and closing remarks
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