Ep142: The Intense World of Military Aviation Training Uncovered! with Col. Anthony Krockel

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Nik Fialka

Aviation, Business, Careers, Leisure

5.0 • 797 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Join Col. Anthony Krockel on an exhilarating dive into the world of military aviation training at Pensacola's Whiting Field. Get an insider's glimpse into how the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviators are forged in the flames of rigorous training and innovative simulation techniques. Tune in to learn how you can earn the prestigious Wings of Gold!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

The prerequisites needed to begin military aviation training and the path to earning Wings of Gold
A comprehensive overview of the military aviation training phases
Significance and role of advanced simulators and contractor-operated pilot training in enhancing the quality and efficiency of pilot preparation
Insights into the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in the challenging environment of military aviation training
Introduction of innovative training methods aimed at modernizing the preparation of student aviators

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ABOUT COL. ANTHONY KROCKEL

Col. Krockel graduated from UCLA with a BA in International Relations in 1998 and completed flight training in the CH-46E. He deployed several times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and, later, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Middle East. In 2006, he became the Joint Mission Planning System-Expeditionary Project Manager at Naval Air Systems Command and later earned an MS in Project Management.

He transitioned to the MV-22, serving in various roles, including Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Executive Officer, and eventually assumed command of VMM-365, participating in multiple deployments, including humanitarian missions to Haiti and Puerto Rico. He worked as a program analyst at the Pentagon, graduated with distinction from the Inter-American Defense College, and later became the Director for Training, Exercises and Readiness at III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan before commanding Training Air Wing FIVE in 2023.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	The faster you demonstrate proficiency in the contacts, get those early flights to be good grades,
0:06.5	will help distinguish you from your peers.
0:09.0	The most successful students are those that surround themselves with others that are giving it 110%.
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
0:39.8	your dream job. Let's get ready for pushback. Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:47.6	All right, pilot, welcome back to Ready for Pushback. Another interview edition. My name is Nick Fialca. Today I'm talking
0:56.1	with Colonel Anthony Crockle, call sign Fess from the United States Marine Corps. He is the
1:03.5	Commodore of Training Wing 5 in Pensacola, Florida. And we talk all about how to become a gold winger, how to become a pilot in the Marines,
1:17.6	in the Navy, in the Coast Guard. Do you think that flying is in your blood? Do you want to go and join
1:24.3	the military and be a part of aviation with gold wings on your chest,
1:30.6	this is a great interview because we unpack every single part of basic primary flying
1:38.6	and talk you through the whole process. It's an hour plus of just really great information. Enjoy the conversation.
1:47.9	So sit back, relax. Let's get ready for pushback. Hey, pilot, did you just get a new conditional
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