Ep191: The Pilot Network: Transformational Relationships

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Business, Careers, Leisure, Aviation

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 7 November 2024

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Aviation isn't just about flying high; it's about the connections that lift you along the way. Join us as we explore the ‘Art of Ascending,’ sharing why authentic relationships are the real fuel for a lasting career. Learn how to approach each interaction with a mindset of giving, not just taking, and watch as your career and personal growth soar to new heights.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

Why building authentic relationships is as important as technical skills in aviation
How to foster long-term professional connections based on trust and mutual respect
Tips for attending aviation recruiting events and connecting with the right people
Dangers of treating relationships as transactions and how to avoid them
The role of mutual respect and shared passion in building a trusted network within the aviation community

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Transcript

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0:00.0	relationships, just like anything worth building, take time.
0:07.0	You can't just show up when you need something and then disappear afterward.
0:11.0	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:17.0	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:22.9	meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:28.1	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job.
0:35.1	Let's get ready for pushback.
0:37.2	Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:41.1	Hey, Pilot.
0:43.9	It's Nick.
0:45.0	You're ready for pushback.
0:46.5	I'm doing solo show Thursday.
0:49.6	Here we are.
0:50.8	Hope your day is crushing whatever you're doing.
0:58.1	I am, I got a few minutes before an interview,
1:05.8	and I thought I would come in here and talk to you. So I just got back from the RTAG convention.
1:17.7	RTAG, Rotary to Air Group. It's a big veteran, veteran military pilot hiring convention. It was huge. So many people there.
1:26.2	Everybody in suits. Everybody looking sharp. A lot of families, which was super cool. Probably what I love about it.
1:28.6	Lots and lots of families show up. That's so good.
1:35.3	But I'll tell you this, people were trying to find jobs, trying to find out where they fit, having these conversations with recruiters from all sorts of, you know, some people were low time,
1:41.9	some people were high time, some people were looking for jobs of majors.
1:44.7	Some people were looking for a job or even flight schools, right?
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