Ep65: The Blueprint to Launching Your Career as B-52 Pilot with Aaron Bohl
Ready 4 Pushback
Nik Fialka
4.8 • 716 Ratings
🗓️ 28 August 2023
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Get closer to your dreams of becoming a military pilot when you listen to this episode with Aaron Bohl about the world of Air Force aviation. From challenges to best practices, this talk is jam-packed with the information you need as you embark on your journey to serve in the military. So, tune in now!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
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Important steps to do when transitioning into a B-52 career
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Ways to build your network in the aviation industry
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Challenges in transitioning careers at a later stage in life
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What should young aspiring pilots do to enter the industry?
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Why you shouldn't accept “no” for an answer when applying for an Air Force pilot career
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ABOUT AARON BOHL
Lt. Col. Aaron Bohl is the commander of the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Operations Group, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. He is responsible for the development and execution of the B-52 Formal Training Unit, a Total Force Enterprise partnership with the 11th Bomb Squadron responsible for the initial qualification, requalification, instructor upgrade, and senior officer training for all B-52 aircrew in the United States Air Force. As the commander, he leads the largest Formal Training Unit in the Combat Air Forces, supervising 48 reserve personnel and over 250 active duty students and instructors while directing an annual operational schedule of over 640 sorties and 4,100 flying hours.
CONNECT WITH AARON
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LinkedIn: Aaron B.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Don't take no for an answer. |
| 0:01.6 | You know, it's like trying to get yourself published or anything else, right? |
| 0:04.8 | You're going to get a lot of noes along the way, but eventually you're going to find some unit that will say yes. |
| 0:10.1 | Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation. |
| 0:16.4 | They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums, meaning they are taking |
| 0:23.1 | huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details. This podcast was created to help you |
| 0:29.6 | understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job. Let's get ready for pushback. |
| 0:36.4 | Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca. Hey, pilot, what's up? |
| 0:41.7 | It's Nick. I am so stoked you're here with me today. Today, we are talking to Aaron Bowell, who is a |
| 0:49.2 | B-52 pilot. And if you have ever thought about wanting to fly B-52s, this is a cool episode for you. |
| 0:57.0 | You can hear his story all about what he did, what it took to convert. He used to be a |
| 1:02.8 | Marine helicopter pilot. And he switched over to fly in the B-52, which is fun as can be. I mean, eight engines, man. The newest one is like 60-something years old. |
| 1:15.7 | It's a hell of a plane. And they're just going to keep flying that thing. Keep putting new |
| 1:20.4 | engines on it. Keep putting new wings bars and just keep flying these things. It's really amazing. |
| 1:24.4 | It's quite an aircraft. And it's a fun story. Aaron's so articulate, so engaging, and he just kind of walks us through what it takes. |
| 1:32.6 | So I hope you enjoy it. |
| 1:34.6 | And if you do, let me know. |
| 1:36.4 | Send me an email, podcast at spitfire elite.com. |
| 1:39.3 | I'd love to hear from you. |
| 1:40.9 | Sit back. |
| 1:41.7 | Enjoy the show. And last but not least, let's have a quick word from our sponsors |
| 1:45.7 | because without them, we wouldn't have this awesome podcast. Hey, pilot, it's Nick. I want to tell you |
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