recorded on 20JAN2025

Today’s flight launches the first Squawk Ident podcast flight of the 2025, and the first show of season 7 . On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob, Alex, and Terry discuss the 2024 holiday season and how we handled a record setting year of travel. 

We also take a look at how to stay safe out on a layover. I am excited to catch up with most of the Squawk Ident crew and we are even joined by a featured guest first officer Steve that discusses his journey in aviation.  

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As 2024 come to a close, the staff at Squawk Ident headquarters have some exciting news.

Stay tuned for season 7 coming soon in early 2025.

Happy Holiday Season from Av8rTony, Roger, Rob, Alex, and Terry!

recorded 18OCT2024

Welcome aboard Flight 148 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Time is Money

On today’s flight I am joined by Captain Roger. Together, we discuss the FAA ruling that removes CFI expiration dates, what it means to take your final flight west, an update on the aviation job hunt, beyond perimeter flights, and how to overthrow a sitting union president.

So stick with us as we discuss all this and more on this, the 148th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast. 

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Recorded on 23AUG2024

Welcome aboard Flight 147 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - CV Bullet Points

On today’s flight Av8rTony, Roger, Alex, and Terry discuss the current state of the aviation industry and how it affects pilot career growth.  We also talk about resume building and the exciting transition from flight instructor to 121/135 pilot. 

We also share in the privilege of speaking with Captain Keith Wolzinger. The first time Captain Kieth was on the podcast was on Flight 111 - The Long Haul Rhythm, when we first learned about his aviation journey. He also joined us on Flight 139 - Airline Retirement, when we discussed his airline retirement experience.  It has been a year since his retirement and his aviation career is still soaring. Today, we will discover how the aviation bug has kept him flying professionally.  

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 147th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

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recorded 07JUL2024

Welcome aboard Flight 146 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - WOCL Flying

On today’s flight Captain Roger,Terry S., and I discuss flight benefits, the downward trend in hiring practices, jet lag, and what is WOCL. We will also take a look at the history and development of the Dallas Fort/Worth International Airport.

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 146th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

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recorded on 22MAY2024

Welcome aboard Flight 145 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - the Cliché.

On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob, and Terry discuss what we have all been up to over the last few months and why the Squawk Ident Podcast has been in the hanger over the past few months.

We also discuss unexpected emergencies, fuel leaks, Mx delays, the importance of a good walk around, and reserve rule enhancements. We also talk about A.I.D.S. or (Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome), how it is a cliché in the industry, and what steps one can take to help prevent it. 

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 145th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

references:

• ​A.I.D.S. article
• ​James Sexton Divorce Attorney - YouTube
• ​Pilot Meltdown - Inside Edition
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recorded on the 19MAR2024

Welcome aboard Flight 144 of the Squawk Ident podcast - When the Music Stops. On today’s flight Roger and I discuss the media’s myopic lens over the recent rash of United aircraft making headlines. We also discuss the alleged slowdown of airline pilot hiring practices, and we discuss how you can get your hands on Delta Airlines aircraft trading cards.

We are also joined today by a Legacy Airlines 737 captain.  The last time he was on the podcast was on Flight 22 - From Traffic Watch Pilot for AM-720 to Boeing 737 Pilot. That episode first aired on the 01FEB2020, and is where you can hear all about Captain Frenn’s journey in aviation.

On today’s episode Captain Frenn will update us on his journey and he will share his thoughts on the quarterly airlines earnings e-mails, why pilots should pay attention to them, and the industry’s financial future and how it affects the aviation career.

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 144th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

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recorded on 12FEB2024

Welcome aboard Flight 143 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - A Good Foundation is Key

On today’s flight Rob, Alex, and I discuss go-arounds and when you should do them, and how the FAA is pushing back on the potential age 67 rule.

We also have the honor in speaking with a guest who started his aviation career at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he earned himself a bachelors in Aviation Technology in Flight. After being selected into the Jazz Cadet Program, he successfully completed the program and was offered a position as a first officer on the Dash8 100/300 at Jazz Aviation.  After completing his TCAA to FAA license conversions and residency requirements, he attained a position at Legacy Airlines as a first officer on the A321 family of aircraft. Today, we explore Brian Nowogrodski’s  journey and much more on this, the 143rd episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

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recorded on 14JAN2024

Welcome aboard Flight 142 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, Aviation Networking.

On today’s flight Alex D and I discuss winter flight schedules, how NOT to show up for an interview, and the best ways to get your airline application looked at.

We also have the honor in speaking with a guest who has work experience on both sides of the cockpit door. All this and more on this, the 142nd episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

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recorded on 15DEC2023

On today’s flight, as we approach the end of 2023, we celebrate Season 5’s final flight. Captain Roger, Alex D., Terry S., and Av8rTony discuss the required flexibility of Part 91 & 135 schedules vs. airline schedules, temporary duty assignments and commuting, 750hrs at Sandpiper, distractions of tech, and the inevitability of the age 67 ruling. So stay with us as we run our final checklists as we prepare to push off the gate. Flight 141 of the Squawk Ident Podcast is underway.

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The case for letting older airline pilots keep flying

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