Ep127: Around the Campfire, More than a Pilot Story

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Careers, Aviation, Leisure, Business

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Amid the hustle of conference season, Nik underscores the magic found in sharing stories and laughter with like-minded individuals in the aviation field. This episode isn't just about becoming a better pilot - it's about enriching your life and career through meaningful relationships. So, tune in for more information!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

The significance of 'campfire' gatherings in building camaraderie and connection
How attending aviation conventions can enrich your professional journey
It is important to step out of your comfort zone for personal and career growth
Practical advice for networking and making lasting connections within the aviation industry

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Transcript

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0:00.0	The campfire starts for us to build connection and camaraderie, and it's a space for authentic
0:05.6	conversation, away from those distractions that you typically have in day-to-day life.
0:10.5	You need to know yourself better to be a better pilot, and you need to understand how other people
0:16.1	think.
0:17.0	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:22.6	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:28.6	meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:33.6	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job.
0:40.3	Let's get ready for pushback.
0:43.3	Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:47.3	Hey, pilot, welcome back to Ready for Pushback.
0:52.3	I'm Nick Fialca. I'm glad you're here. If this is your first time,
0:56.8	hey, welcome. Sit on down. Sidel up around the campfire. Get yourself a beer. It's a great place to be.
1:04.0	It's funny. I think of this show kind of like sitting around the campfire. And that's what I'm
1:09.2	doing today's episode on is the importance of sitting around the campfire. And that's what I'm doing today's episode on is the importance
1:12.2	of sitting around the campfire. And I don't just mean listening to this show. Yes, you should
1:16.5	listen to this show. And yes, I have a goal this year to triple my listenership. So I want you to share
1:26.3	my show with somebody so that they can sit around our
1:29.2	campfire too and they can gain some knowledge. And that's what it's funny. Podcasting is
1:35.6	modern day sitting around this campfire. Isn't that wild? It's so funny. But the reason I didn't
1:42.0	think about sitting around the campfire because I run a podcast. I think I thought about this because I'm literally in the middle of conference season.
1:52.1	Conference season, it's a wild time for me because I have a regular flight schedule that I have to keep.
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