Discover the most sought-after skills in a resume by tuning in to today’s episode as we discuss volunteering and its humbling effects. Listen until the end to learn how to utilize your passion for giving back in getting your dream job today! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Volunteering and its effect on pilot hiring

• What self-sacrifice can do and earn

• Why it’s necessary for pilots to stay mentally fit

• 3 things you could offer as a person

• The fulfillment of volunteering in a convention

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Why Volunteering Is The Single Most Overlooked Skill On Resumes by Fast Company

• FedEx

• UPS

• The Co-existence of Sacrifice and Self-Stewardship with Jeffrey Frey

• Envoy Air

• Professional Pilots of Tomorrow 

• National Gay Pilot's Association

• Latino Pilots Association 

• Professional Asian Pilots Association

• Rotary To Airline Group

• Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals 

• Women in Aviation International

• Delta Airlines

• United Airlines

• American Airlines 

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Cory Glenn is back for the second installment of this series to walk us through the American Airlines' interview process and what it takes for a pilot to represent their brand and culture. Opportunity only knocks once. Listen carefully, Cory leaves no stone unturned when he discusses how to successfully become an American Airlines pilot.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Practical ways to polish your application

• Why American Airlines wants to know who you authentically are 

• How to put your best foot forward

• American Airlines’ solution to address the pilot shortage

• The qualities American looks for in a candidate

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• National Gay Pilots Association 

• Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

• Rotary To Airline Group

ABOUT CORY GLENN

Cory Glenn is the Director of Pilot Recruiting and Development at American Airlines. He is an Expert Aviation consultant of industry Pilot Supply and Demand. An experienced Pilot Instructor with a demonstrated history of safety in commercial and military aviation. Also skilled in Enterprise Risk Management, Operations Management, Readiness, Operational Planning, and leading Youth Programs. He is a strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Communications from Portland State University.

CONNECT WITH CORY

• Website: American Airlines

• LinkedIn: Cory Glenn

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If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP® 

This episode will help you develop a clear resolve to be in the cockpit of your dream airline. Stay tuned and embrace the effects of a compelling story and how an impactful WHY can help you get hired. Be sure not to miss this one!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Practical ways to learn about the airlines you want to be part of 

• Tim Jefferson’s ‘Why Delta Airlines’ story

• The importance of having a genuine story and an impactful purpose

RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED

• Delta Airlines

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In this episode, Cory Glenn will dive deep and answer everything you ever wanted to know about the American Airlines hiring process.  He also discusses how American Airlines values its pilots' culture. This is the first time Cory has ever sat down for a long-form interview and he provides unbelievable value. If you’re a pilot who dreams to be at American Airlines, this is your primary source. There may be a pilot shortage, but Cory helps us understand how being agile helps American achieve its hiring goals.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• The pilot recruitment process

• 2 things every American Airlines pilot must have

• How a diverse pilot group is the best pilot group

• Dealing with failures 

• Succeeding in training

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• National Gay Pilots Association 

• Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

• Rotary To Airline Group

ABOUT CORY GLENN

Cory Glenn is the Director of Pilot Recruiting and Development at American Airlines. He is an Expert Aviation consultant of industry Pilot Supply and Demand. An experienced Pilot Instructor with a demonstrated history of safety in commercial and military aviation. Also skilled in Enterprise Risk Management, Operations Management, Readiness, Operational Planning, and leading Youth Programs. He is a strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Communications from Portland State University.

CONNECT WITH CORY

• Website: American Airlines

• LinkedIn: Cory Glenn

CONNECT WITH US 

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. 

Invest in your ability to resonate and be intentional with people in this episode as Nik tells a story of him engaging with his RV park customers. Learn how to converse with empathy and absorb his experience to be a pilot who knows how to serve his customers mid-flight. Dive in and add this enhancement to your tool belt!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• A look into Nik’s RV Park business and his ways to serve his customers
• What true customer service is all about
• The importance of being genuine in every conversation with customers
• How to create a lifelong customer relationship

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Chick-fil-A
• Southwest Airlines
• Delta Airlines

CONNECT WITH US

For any questions, exciting people to be on the show, or if you want free coaching about the aviation industry, send Nik an email at [email protected]!

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As we dive into the process of becoming a professional pilot, we invited the Department Chair of Flight at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Parker Northup, to give us a glimpse of what it’s like to be an aviation student at the nation’s largest aviation college. Listen in and learn all you need to know to achieve your dream of being a pilot by tuning in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• What you can learn at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Pilot training and education: Costs and other requirements
• Different learning modes offered at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Things that make Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University unique from other aviation schools
• How challenging is it to become a pilot?

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• 21.Five Podcast

ABOUT PARKER NORTHRUP

Parker led and managed diverse organizations, from small teams to greater than one thousand subordinates, including US and International citizens, while working at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as Department Chair of Flight and Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. He is an internationally experienced professional who transitioned to civilian education and training environments after more than two decades of military service, maintaining flight instructor certifications in the aviation community and providing leadership and national security online instruction for mid-career and senior federal employees. 

CONNECT WITH PARKER

• Website: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• LinkedIn: Parker Northrup
• Email: [email protected] 

CONNECT WITH US 

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP® 

Today, we're giving the value of having a good attitude in keeping professionalism, how to compose yourself in an interview, and the connection between different airlines' human resource teams. Tap into this episode and learn how to ace an interview while keeping your reputation intact!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Consequences of being unprofessional in an interview
• Why you should dress properly for an interview
• The importance of your reputation as an applicant

CONNECT WITH US

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! 

Let this episode help you realize the power of sports in promoting camaraderie and unity with aviator and Pura Vida Cup organizer Ronald Araujo. Find out more about this soccer tournament, how it helps aspiring and active aviators, and its significance in the aviation community. Tap in for more!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Overview of the Pura Vida Cup 
• How Pura Vida Cup came to be
• What are the benefits of joining Pura Vida Cup
• Effects of Pura Vida Cup soccer tournament to the larger aviation community

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Frontier Airlines
• NetJets 

CONNECT WITH RONALD

• Website: Pura Vida Cup
• WhatsApp:  +(914) 409 6327

CONNECT WITH US 

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If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

Establish your credibility and make an excellent first impression as we explore what a compelling interview introduction looks like and how you could create one in today’s episode. Listen in for more hacks to keep an approachable demeanor while detailing who you are!  

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Rules to keep your interview introduction compelling and enticing
• Why you should reiterate your career high points and previous opportunities
• An interesting way to speak about your aviation career

RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

CONNECT WITH US

For any questions, exciting people to be on the show, or if you want free coaching about the aviation industry, send Nik an email at [email protected]!

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Listen to AA Pilots 4 ALPA’s Jeff Kerr as he shares the importance of the Allied Pilots Association and the Air Line Pilots Association's search for unification. This episode will give you an idea of the benefits of this merger, how it will affect both organizations and its effects on the entire aviation industry. Hit that play button to learn more about his call for unification!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• What a pilot union is all about
• Benefits of APA-ALPA merger
• APA’s survey result and its effect on the negotiation process of APA-ALPA merger
• How will AA Pilots benefit from the negotiation process with ALPA
• The importance of ‘tribal’ knowledge in the merger negotiation process

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Hard Landing by Thomas Petzinger Jr. | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
• Flying the Line Podcast
• Republic Airways
• Trans World Aviation
• East Air
• America West Airlines
• Envoy Air
• Eagle Air Academy 
• Frontier
• JetBlue
• Spirit Airlines
• FedEx
• UPS
• Delta Airlines

ABOUT JEFF KERR

Jeff has been with American Airlines since 2017 and is currently an LGA-based 737 First Officer. He has also flown the F/A-18E/F and T-45C in the US Navy, the C-130J in the Air National Guard, and the ERJ-170 as a First Officer. Jeff recently served on APA's Economic and Financial Analysis Committee. He currently resides in Mystic, CT.

CONNECT WITH 

• Website: https://aapilots4alpa.info/
• Email: [email protected] 

CONNECT WITH US 

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to https://calendly.com/timpope / www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®.