Ep132: The Unfiltered Stories of Aviation Pioneers in the NGPA

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Careers, Aviation, Leisure, Business

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore the varied journeys of four individuals as they navigate the expansive skies of aviation. Listen to the remarkable stories of passion, persistence, and the pursuit of dreams from Omar, Merdad, Julian, and Jessica, shared during our time at the NGPA’s Palm Springs Winter Warm-Up. Join us as we delve into the challenges they've conquered, the ambitions propelling them forward, and the universal love for flying that unites all aviators.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

How to transition from military aviation to commercial airlines
The value of networking and mentorship within the aviation community
Strategies for entering aviation training and the benefits of obtaining a private pilot’s license
Insights into the competitive landscape of aviation careers
Significance of representation and inclusivity in aviation

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Transcript

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0:00.0	There is no other career like it. It is an amazing career where you have an office window that consistently changes.
0:08.0	Every day, every moment that I'm flying, it reaffirms my passion.
0:13.0	Do not show off at the interview without having one of those companies prepped you.
0:18.0	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:24.2	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:29.9	meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:35.1	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry
0:39.4	so you can find your dream job. Let's get ready for pushback. Here's your host and my dad,
0:46.9	Nick Fialca. Hey Pilate, welcome to Ready for Push Back. I'm Nick Fialca. You've found me. Here we
0:53.6	are. If you're in the podcast world,
0:56.1	thank you for listening. If you're watching me on YouTube, what's up? How's it going? I see a high five.
1:01.4	You guys are awesome. I appreciate you listening. You knew my goal this year is to triple my
1:05.8	listenership. So for those of you that have shared my show with other people, man, I just can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
1:12.7	Every little bit helps.
1:13.9	Every review helps.
1:15.2	Every like, every subscribe.
1:16.7	All of those things are so helpful.
1:19.2	And this year has been great.
1:21.3	I've gotten a chance to meet so many of you listeners.
1:24.9	And where I have met you is at the pilot hiring conventions. I went to NGPA and I went to
1:30.8	women in aviation. When I was at NGPA, I had a great opportunity to bring my entire podcast set up with me.
1:39.3	And I would stop people passing by and chat with them and find out who they were and what their
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