In this video, I share why I chose to start flight training and walk you through my entire flight training journey — from those first discovery flights all the way through earning advanced ratings and building hours as a flight instructor. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a pilot or you’re already on the path, I hope my story gives you insight into what this career path is really like.What you’ll hear in this video:Why I decided to pursue aviation as a careerThe challenges and highlights of my flight training journeyWhat it’s like going from private pilot to commercial multi-engineTips I learned along the way that may help you on your own pathIf you’re considering flight school, becoming a CFI, or working toward the airlines, this video is for you.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak

Why 2025 Aviation Hiring Is a Pilot ParadoxThe aviation industry is facing one of the strangest contradictions in history: airlines say they desperately need more pilots, yet new hires are slowing down. Welcome to the 2025 Pilot Paradox.In this video, I break down: Why pilot demand is at record highs while hiring freezes are happening. The economic, regulatory, and supply chain hurdles behind the slowdown. The surge in pilot training and how the “experience trap” is affecting new pilots. How regional airlines, majors, and cargo carriers are impacted differently. Actionable advice for aspiring pilots navigating 2025’s job market.If you’re a student pilot, flight instructor, or someone considering a career in aviation, this video will give you the realistic outlook you need to plan your next move.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak

Wondering if you can go from zero experience to the cockpit of a commercial airliner just five years after high school graduation? In this video, I break down the exact steps, training, and timelines required to make it happen—and whether it’s actually realistic in 2025.We’ll cover college vs. flight school, R-ATP rules, the 1,500-hour requirement, flight instructor jobs, cadet programs, cost breakdowns, and real hiring trends at regional airlines today. This is your complete guide if you’re serious about becoming a professional pilot fast and without wasting time or money.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklistThanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with aspiring pilots.📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak

In this episode, Hayden Teteak breaks down the real salary journey from certified flight instructor (CFI) to regional first officer, regional captain, major airline first officer, and major airline captain. We discuss actual pay ranges, signing bonuses, per diems, and retirement contributions, and look at how to maximize your earning potential while managing debt. You'll also hear about the pilot shortage, how new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are creating new pilot jobs, and why increased cockpit automation won't eliminate pilot careers any time soon. Stick around for strategies on networking, understanding union contracts, investing for retirement, and balancing lifestyle with career goals.Want to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklistThanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with aspiring pilots.📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak

Wondering what the pilot job market looks like right now? In this video, we break down the U.S. pilot hiring outlook as of July 2025. We’ll cover everything aspiring pilots need to know from major airline hiring trends, regional airline opportunities, and cargo sector changes, to upcoming retirements, ATP requirements, and the long-term pilot shortage.✅ Whether you're choosing a flight school or switching careers, this is your essential 2025 update.Resources Mentioned:🎓 Pick a Flight School Course – Not sure which school is right for you? This free course helps you confidently compare flight training options:👉 https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🧭 Career Changer to Cockpit Course – Ready to leave your old job behind and become a pilot? This in-depth, step-by-step course was built for adults making a bold career switch:👉https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on flight training, pilot careers, and aviation strategy:👉 https://youtube.com/@HaydenTeteak### 👨‍✈️ Connect with me on social!* **Instagram** – Behind‑the‑scenes flying & flight tips: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak(https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak) * **LinkedIn** – Professional updates, mentoring, and aviation news: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak

Facing Your Private Pilot Checkride? Watch This First.This is the ultimate motivational guide for student pilots preparing for their FAA private pilot checkride. Whether you're a few days out or watching the night before, this video will help you reset your mindset, manage your nerves, and walk into that cockpit with confidence. 💪We’re not covering maneuvers or technical procedures. Instead, this one-hour talk is all about:How to mentally prepare for your checkride•Reframing fear into confidence•Stories from aviation history to inspire you•What every DPE really wants to see•The mindset that turns student pilots into certified pilots✅ If you’re preparing for your private pilot checkride (PPL), this is your final briefing.✅ If you’re anxious about flying with a DPE, you’re not alone.✅ And if you need encouragement from someone who’s been in your seat—this is for you.🔗 Download the free Private Pilot Checkride Prep Checklist:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist🛫 Want more support?Check out my Career Changer course: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-courseIncludes step-by-step guidance from discovery flight to first job.Need Help Picking a Flight School?Pick your school with 100% confidence: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course

Pilot at 40? Is It Too Late to Become a Pilot?Think you’re too old to start flight training? Think again. In this episode, Hayden Teteak—aviation educator and Assistant Chief Flight Instructor—breaks down the honest truth about becoming a pilot after 40. Whether you’re thinking about a career change or pursuing a lifelong dream, this video will help you understand exactly what to expect.We’ll cover:•Why 40 is not too late to become a pilot•Common challenges faced by career-changers in aviation•The benefits of flight training later in life•Pathways to becoming a professional pilot after 40•Realistic timelines, expectations, and inspiration from others who did itThis is your guide to aviation in midlife—designed to inspire and inform. Whether you're wondering about medicals, finances, or airline hiring practices, you’ll find answers here. Ready to take the leap?Start your journey with my new self-paced course:🎓“From Career to Cockpit: How to Become a Pilot Later in Life”👉https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/courses/airline-pilot-career-course

Thinking about enrolling at ATP Flight School?In this brutally honest review, I break down the real pros and cons of ATP based on my personal experience as a former student. From the accelerated training pace to cost, burnout, and airline partnerships, this video gives you the insights I wish I had before signing up.Whether you're just starting your research or are about to make a big decision, this is the video you need to watch before committing to any flight school.What You’ll Learn in This Video:•What it’s really like to train at ATP Flight School•The major pros and cons, including speed, structure, and pressure•How ATP compares to Part 61 and university programs•Who ATP is a good fit for (and who it’s not)•What you should do before enrollingNeed help choosing the right flight school?I created a full course to guide you through that decision with tools, checklists, and insider advice.Learn more at: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/courses/pilot-career-courseAbout Me:My name is Hayden Teteak. I completed my instrument and commercial training at ATP and became an assistant chief flight instructor at a Part 61 flight school. I’ve helped dozens of student pilots navigate this process, and now I’m here to help you do the same.If this video helped, consider subscribing for more pilot career guidance, school reviews, and training advice.

Are you a flight instructor feeling overwhelmed in 2025? Burnout is more common than ever—long hours, unpredictable weather, student stress, and administrative pressure are taking a toll on CFIs across the industry. In this video, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Hayden Teteak shares a detailed, real-world guide to recognizing and preventing flight instructor burnout.This video covers:The true day-to-day challenges of being a CFI in 2025Early warning signs of burnout every instructor should knowSelf-care strategies that actually work in a flight training scheduleHow to set healthy boundaries without sacrificing student progressWays to stay motivated while building hours or pursuing long-term instructingHow to find deeper meaning and purpose in flight instructionWhether you’re instructing to build time or plan to make a career out of teaching, this video is packed with practical advice, mentorship, and perspective that every CFI needs to hear.Leave a comment below with your experience, and subscribe for more educational aviation content focused on students, instructors, and aspiring professional pilots.

The pilot job market isn't what it used to be—and if you're an aspiring airline pilot trying to land your first job, you already know how competitive it's become. In this video, I share my honest, experience-backed advice for pilots who have completed most of their training and are now trying to break into the professional world.I'm Hayden Teteak—a CFI with over 1,500 hours and a conditional job offer from a U.S. regional airline. Over the past two years, I've seen firsthand what it takes to stand out, survive burnout, build a competitive resume, and navigate the highs and lows of this industry.This video isn’t sugarcoated. I’ll cover:What the pilot hiring market actually looks like in 2025The truth about building time as a CFIHow to position yourself for airline successMistakes I made that you can avoidMental health, burnout, and staying groundedChoosing the right regional airline for youWhat I would do differently if I had to start againWhether you’re a commercial pilot, a CFI building hours, or just waiting for that first airline call, this video is for you. Think of it as a one-on-one mentorship session.