meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Ready 4 Pushback

Ep46: From Rotors to Fixed-Wing with Landon Cheben

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Business, Careers, Leisure, Aviation

4.8716 Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

If you’re a helicopter pilot looking to enter commercial aviation and fly for major airlines, this is the episode for you. Join us as Landon Cheben discusses the value of mentorship, support systems, and various government programs to boost your career in the aviation industry. So be sure to listen until the end of the show!

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

 

  • Useful pointers for helicopter pilots who aspire to fly fixed-wings aircraft for major airlines

  • How to apply for a Rotor Transition Program and qualify for an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate

  • Significant accolades you should include in your resume

  • Steps aspiring pilots should follow to ace an airline interview

  • Practical ways you can complete the required flying time as a pilot



RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED



ABOUT LANDON CHEBEN

Landon is a former Army Helicopter Pilot who now flies for Frontier Airlines. He was their first Rotor Transition Pilot, going straight from the MH-60M Blackhawk to the Airbus 320 with no former airline experience. He co-founded a company called SkyBridge, whose sole purpose is to help Service Members transition from Active Duty to the civilian aviation industry.  

 

CONNECT WITH LANDON

 

CONNECT WITH US 

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

 

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected]

.

FREE professional pilot resume templates available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/

 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP® 

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

If you're saying like, oh, I only have this many hours, I haven't deployed because I missed it.

0:04.0

The fact that you were trained in the military, you're a valuable asset and you have qualities that others don't have.

0:11.0

And no shame to people who weren't military at all.

0:13.0

But you did the thing.

0:15.0

And you can claim that and you can say that because you did it.

0:17.0

Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.

0:23.6

They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,

0:29.6

meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.

0:34.6

This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find

0:39.9

your dream job. Let's get ready for pushback. Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca. Hey, Pilot.

0:48.7

It's Nick Fialca. I hope your day's going awesome. Today we have a super cool guest, a guy named Landon Chebin. Landon is one of the

0:58.3

most interesting people I think I've ever met, an Army 160th operator, special operations

1:04.0

helicopter guy. For those of you that don't know the 160th, go look them up. Those are the guys that

1:09.0

do all the cool stuff that people write books about.

1:12.1

And that's the kind of stuff that Landon does. He also is one of the most generous and

1:16.6

humble people I think I've ever met. And I think this is a really, really great episode.

1:23.6

I hope you really enjoy it. Hey, everyone. Bill Sims here with Spitfire Elite.

1:28.6

If you've ever dreamt of joining the United Team, this is your golden opportunity.

1:33.2

Learn directly from the experts and gain insider knowledge about the path to success.

1:38.1

Join us for charting your course at United Airlines, live on Thursday, June 29th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time for an evening of insightful

1:45.7

conversation and invaluable information. During this event, presented by Spitfire Elite, you'll have

1:51.5

the chance to meet Justin Ritter, senior manager of pilot hiring at United Airlines. He's here to share

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Nik Fialka, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Nik Fialka and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.