Ep162: Flight School to a Major Airline: Expert Tips for Pilots with Dan Wilborn

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Aviation, Business, Careers, Leisure

5.0 • 797 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Buckle up for an exhilarating episode with aviation expert Dan Wilborn as he takes us through his thrilling journey from flight training in the 90s to becoming a top FAA pilot examiner. Discover the evolving landscape of pilot training, including the shift from military to civilian and international students, and get insider tips on mastering the IACRA system. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion filled with actionable advice and industry secrets!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

How the IACRA system simplifies the pilot certification process
Changes in pilot training over the past decades
What are the specialized training programs at FTI?
Tips on maintaining precise flight time records
Proper procedures for updating your personal information in FAA records

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ABOUT DAN WILBORN

Dan is a seasoned aviation expert with over three decades in flight training. As an FAA Pilot Examiner since 1996, Dan conducts ATP and type rating check rides. He manages the Miami office of Flight Training International (FTI), specializing in training programs for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Renowned for his expertise, Dan helps pilots navigate FAA certification processes.

CONNECT WITH DAN

LinkedIn: Dan Wilborn

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Transcript

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0:00.0	One of the things the airlines are going to check when they validate your resumes.
0:04.0	They're going to pull up the airman's registry and verify the information.
0:06.0	So you should do the same. Make sure it's right.
0:09.0	Precision matters.
0:10.0	So take a look before you go decide you're going to go do something like training or get a new thing in aviation.
0:17.0	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:23.2	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:28.9	meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:34.1	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job.
0:41.0	Let's get ready for pushback.
0:43.1	Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:47.1	Hey, pilot, welcome to Ready for Pushback.
0:50.0	I'm Nick Fialca.
0:50.9	Thanks for joining me again today on another interview episode. If you're on the
0:55.5	socials, watching me on the YouTube or anything else, man. Hey, thanks for being here. If you get a chance,
1:02.2	do me a favor. Hit me up some kind of review on Apple Podcasts. That really helps get the word out.
1:07.4	That is so helpful to us. I appreciate you guys being with me every single week,
1:12.6	twice a week as I find some great people to interview. Today, I am interviewing a guy named
1:18.3	Dan Wilburn. He works for a company called FTI, which is a company that does training for pilots,
1:25.4	whether they're domestic, military, civilian, international, all sorts
1:29.6	of different opportunities. But our topic today is all about IACRA. If you don't know what
1:35.7	IACRA is, God bless you. Like, you're amazing. But one day you're going to find out and your
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