Ep203: Step-by-Step to Your Dream Job: How to Prepare for Your Aviation Future

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Business, Careers, Leisure, Aviation

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2024

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Do you want to hear the inspiring story of a young pilot with big dreams exploring what it truly takes to reach your aviation goals? From overcoming challenges to building resilience, we offer actionable advice for aspiring pilots on staying the course, even when the journey gets tough. This episode is a call to focus on each step, invest in the right skills, and keep pushing forward. Listen in now to discover how!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

How to embrace the journey and turn everyday challenges into career-defining moments
The essential role of networking in creating career opportunities in aviation
Practical steps to develop leadership skills that set you apart from other pilots
Why keeping a detailed and accurate flight log is crucial for long-term success
Tips to overcome setbacks and keep your mindset focused on your ultimate goals
How to visualize your "one-day" moment and keep working toward it every step of the way

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Transcript

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0:00.0	So every hour that you log, remember it.
0:03.6	Every lesson that you learn, embrace it.
0:06.8	Every experience that you have is contributing to making you a better pilot and a better human.
0:13.5	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:19.8	They're making career decisions based on advice from
0:22.9	friends or posts on internet forums, meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood
0:28.4	without having all the details. This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry
0:35.0	so you can find your dream job. Let's get ready for pushback.
0:39.8	Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:43.5	Hey, pilot, welcome back to Ready for Pushback. I'm Nick Fialca. It's another solo day.
0:52.3	It's one of my favorite days. I'm in the studio recording a whole bunch of
0:58.0	solo episodes so that I can go to my cousin's wedding this weekend and it's going to be super
1:04.0	fun. The other day, I got a call from a person who is just starting out on their journey. They are just beginning their
1:14.2	evolution into becoming a pilot. It's a young lady who is about 20 years old and she is just
1:23.4	diving in and she said the coolest thing.
1:29.0	She said, I know it's not going to happen today and I know it's not tomorrow, but one day
1:36.5	I want to be a major airline captain.
1:39.7	And I loved that sentiment because it really resonated with me because her journey that's just starting off, right?
1:48.4	She's got these big dreams.
1:50.2	She wants to be an aviator.
1:52.2	And it's an awesome place to be.
1:55.4	And that mantra, right, not today, not tomorrow, but one day.
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