AJ Ramsey: Floyd Mayweather's pilot

Pilot to Pilot - Aviation Podcast

Justin Siems

Leisure, Hobbies, Business, Aviation, Careers

4.9 • 938 Ratings

🗓️ 14 August 2018

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

What is going on Avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode #39! I can't believe it has been 39 episodes already, time flies when you are having fun. Today's episode is a big one, I talk with TMT pilot AJ Ramsey. Yes, TMT as in Floyd Money Mayweather's pilot. I mean talk about one of the best jobs in aviation. You truly never know where you can wind up in this crazy industry.

In this episode, AJ and I talk about.

Why AJ wanted to become a pilot.
How he held a job during his training.
How AJ and I had the same first job.
What AJ’s training was like.
AJ talks about how you decide between a part 61 or part 141 flight school.
How you are still going to end up being a good pilot no matter what flight school you choose.
It all comes down to the type of person you are.
It's not a one size fits all type of business.
How you build the foundation of the type of pilot you will be when are a CFI or building your hours.
The importance of learning how to adapt to other flying personalities.
Why AJ became a CFI.
How there is no norm in aviation.
Now is the time to get into aviation.
AJ and I talk about pilotless airplanes and the future of aviation.
Would a plane flying on automation be able to make the same choices as Sully did?
What did AJ love about being a CFI.
Most memorable experience as a flight instructor.
AJ talks about students trying to kill him.
What is one thing students struggle with on check rides?
Why I didn’t become a flight instructor.
AJ is a testament to why it is important to stay in touch with your flight instructors.
Don’t let aviation become a job. Make sure you keep the passion.
What it is like to fly a Gulfstream.
Why you need to look at more than salary when choosing a job.
How a lot of times a job pays more for a reason.
Why AJ believes we have a lot in common with the medical field.
How Aviation is all about delayed gratification.
AJ talks about why it is important to enjoy each stage of the process.
What it is like to fly for Floyd Money Mayweather.
Rapid Fire questions with AJ
How to get a job flying Floyd Mayweather.

Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at [email protected] or reach out to me on Instagram @pilottopilot. Also, make sure to check out the Pilot to Pilot patreon page.

Happy Flying,

Justin

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0:00.0	Episode 39 of the pilot the pilot podcast takes off now.
0:12.2	What is going on Av Avi Nation, and welcome back to the Pilot
0:15.8	the Pilot Podcast. My name is Justin and I am your host. Today I'm talking to
0:20.7	with AJ, aka TMT pilot from Instagram aka Floyd
0:25.4	Mayweather's pilot. I might want to know how do you become Floyd Mayweather's pilot?
0:29.9	Well in today's podcast we talk all about it.
0:32.8	We talk about how AJ wanted to become a pilot,
0:35.2	how getting your dream job comes down
0:37.0	to what kind of person you are and the integrity that you have.
0:40.3	AJ and I talk about how now is the perfect time to get into aviation and how there is no norm in aviation anymore.
0:47.0	Anything goes when hiring.
0:49.1	We talk about what it's like to fly Gulfstream, what it's like to Floyd, Money Mayweather, and how to get the dream job of your dreams.
0:56.7	Avination, you do not want to miss this episode.
0:59.4	A.J. has just great insight on whether it's just life or how to become a pilot or how to handle yourself and just what it's like to be a corporate pilot flying internationally, domestically all over the world and flying one of the richest athletes and most prominent athletes in the whole world.
1:14.6	If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave your view on iTunes.
1:17.0	We currently have 173 reviews on iTunes.
1:19.8	I'm trying to get it up to 200 before the end of the month. I know the aviation is strong and I know
1:24.3	that we can do it so go ahead and leave some reviews. Also if you want to support the
1:27.8	podcast head over to patreon.com slash pilot the pilot. I have changed the
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