Stay ConnectedAt Squawk Ident we explore the many pathways to an aviation profession, the challenges that a professional aviator can expect in today’s market place, and we share many stories along the way.
Join in on the conversation with your hosts Av8rTony, Captain Roger, Captain Rob, Alex, and Terry.
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recorded on 23JAN2023
Welcome on board Flight 126 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - NOTAMs & EKGs
On today’s flight I am joined by Captain Roger, Rob D, and Alex D. Together we discuss scheduling snafus, Captain upgrades, complacency, old school training, pilot EKG issues and the FAA Aero Medical Division, the reason for the FAA system outage, Pilot Bonuses for SWA pilots, and much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the podcast.
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recorded on 08JAN2023
Welcome on board Flight 125 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Seniority is not Everything, It's the Only Thing
Today’s episode marks the first Squawk Ident flight of season 5.
Alex and I recently had the honor in sitting down with a truly remarkable aviator who’s journey in aviation started in the early 1970s. That is when our featured guest’s decorated military veteran father paid the steep cost of $600, for him to achieve his Private Pilot Certificate. With the passion for aviation growing within him, he went on to become an aircraft washer, a line fueler, a Gold Seal flight instructor, a trained dispatcher and 727 flight engineer, a corporate pilot, and an airline pilot as well. From flying Apaches, Turbo Commanders, and Twin Otters to commanding DC-10’s, Super-80’s, 75s/76s, and 737’s, his remarkable journey lead him to build upon an aviation career that has seen many challenges. In 2013, at the age of 65 years young, he retired from American Airlines.
I was honored to be invited into his home, where he and his son, (a 3rd generation pilot currently flying for “Sandpiper Regional”), sat down with me to share his story. This is an interview from the 8th of January, 2023, with retired American Airlines Captain Greg Daigle and his son Alex.
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Recorded 27DEC2022
Welcome on board Flight 124 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Turbulence & Meltdowns
On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob D., and Alex D. discuss their 2022 Holiday flight experiences. We explore turbulence, the recent uptake in injuries caused by airliners encountering turbulence, and we ask the question, is there a wrong way to wearing a seatbelt?
We also discuss how winter storm Elliott may have caused ramp agents to walk off the job, abandoned dogs at airports, Spirit Airlines’ new partnership with L3Harris, and we wrap up season 4 of the Squawk Ident podcast with some of our favorite moments.
So stick with us, as we cover all this and more on this, the 124th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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recorded 05DEC2022
Welcome on board Flight 123 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Fight, Flight, Win!
On today’s flight Rob D., Captain Roger, and Alex D. join me as we welcome back got the show a gentleman whose amazing journey includes a distinguished career as a Naval Commander where he flew E-2s and ES3As for the U.S. Navy. He had the honor of serving aboard the USS Briscoe, Enterprise, America, Midway, Independence, Theodore Roosevelt, Carl Vinson, and the USS George Washington. (That’s A Lot of Boats!) He is an accomplished Legacy Airlines Airbus Captain, an award winning USA Triathlon Team Member, an SBR Sports Ambassador, F2C Nutrition Ambassador, and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach.
You might remember him from Flights 50 - Captain Commander & Team USA, Flight 73 - Leadership, Mentorship, and Being Better, and Flight 89 - Remembering 9/11. So what has Captain Elmore been up to since the last time we had him on the show? We find out about the fight of his life, his win, his support team, and how his road back to the flight line has become a success.
So stick with us, as we cover all this and more on this, the 123rd episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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Recorded on 21NOV2022
Welcome on board Flight 122 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - TheGolden Age of Aviation Bonuses
On today’s flight we are joined by an aviator who’s parents exposed him to aviation at the tender age of 5 years old, when he was able to witnesses the awesome display of air power by the U.S. Navy Blue Angles F4 Phantom team. In his teen years he joined the Civil Air Patrol, took high school classes on aviation where he grew his addiction of aviation in the process.
As flight training costs started to skyrocket, his aviation passion was set aside in order to pay the bills within the emerging computer technology market. He later started his own computer software company that took off. Despite his financial success in Tech, his addiction to aviation never subsided. Fast forward to today, his winding journey has lead him to the present day where he flies an Embraer 175 for Sandpiper Airlines (an alias to his employer, an American Flag yielding wholly owned regional airline). We are honored to have as our featured guest today Mr. Mike Airhart.
We will also discuss $100,000 signing bonuses, Botched Drug Tests, B737’s vs Grey Geese, and where in the world is Captain Keith.
So stick with us as we cover all this and more on this, the 122nd episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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Chapters:
[14:00] Cadet Programs
[26:07] Mike's Journey in Aviation
[1:09:10] Massive Bonuses
[1:37:00] UnitedAviate.com
[1:47:00] Pilot Fired After Botched Drug Test
[2:03:00] Bird Strikes
[2:06:20] EON Experience Fest 2022
[2:18:30] Q&A
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recorded on 30OCT2022
Welcome aboard Flight 121 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Quiet the Noise
On today’s flight, I am joined by Squawk Ident co-host Alex D. Together, we will discuss Snakes on a Plane, Regionals merging with Mainlines, and Life Saving Advice for Flight Instructors and Student Pilots alike.
We will have these conversations and much more with today’s featured guest. He is a professional airline pilot, a rock star musician, a father of two adorable children. He is going to tell us how loosing a job in his first career field durning an economic downturn allowed him the opportunity to go back to school and choose a career non of his friends even knew he was interested in pursuing. Today, we will hear about Bill M.'s journey in aviation and his thoughts on today’s topics.
So stick with us as we cover all this and more on this, the 121st episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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chapters:
[09:00] Bill M.'s intro
[28:00] PanAm Flight Academy
[51:30] Second Officers
intermission
[1:23:30] Commuting on a Freight Dawg
[1:33:00] Transition to Mainline
[1:44:05] Snakes on a Plane 2
[1:53:00] Delta/Endeavor MEC agreement
[2:06:10] Distractions
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recorded on 11OCT2022,
Welcome aboard Flight 120 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Scram Jet is on Layaway
On today’s flight I am joined by Captain Roger, Rob D., and a special guest host, Captain Rob Cosand. Captain Rob first joined us on Flight 104 - The Speed of Heat. That is when we first heard about his aviation journey, his service to our country, and his families legacy.
On Today’s flight we explore the possibility of hacking into a commercial aircraft’s PA system, the recent changes to minimum rest requirements for cabin crew members, and we ask the question “Who is the FAA acting head Billy Nolan?”.
We also discuss the possibility of nuclear powered aircraft, the new financing options AA has set for student pilots, and the importance in knowing who the key players are in YOUR aviation industry.
We hear from Captain Keith and we highlight the Stand Up 2 Cancer foundation.
All this and more on this, the 120th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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recorded on 22SEP2022
Welcome aboard Flight 119 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Fumes & Bullet Points
On today’s flight, I am joined by Captain Roger, Alex, and Rob D. Together we will discuss the FAAs recent denial to Republic Airways’ request to be exempted from the minimum ATP flight hour requirements, American Airlines’ plans to close some Flight Attendant bases in California, Rob D’s Fumes in the Cockpit event, Roger’s ovation after the best landing his VIPs ever experienced, and we explore a Milan, Italy layover with Captain Keith.
Jon Gruber sends us audio updates from the STIHL National Championship Air Races and Air Show in the Biggest Little City in the World, Reno, Nevada. We also explore Camron’s feedback and question, “How do I ensure an interview at a Legacy Carrier?”
All this and more on this the 119th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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FAA Denies Republic Airways...link
AA plans to close FA bases...link
STIHL National Championship Air Races and Air Show
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Alex D.'s intro - "19th Floor" by Bobby Richards
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recorded on 04SEP2022
Welcome aboard Flight 118 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Jingle Psychology
Recorded from the mobile Av8r Sound Studios 517 on the 5th floor of the Maui Coast Hotel in Kihei, on the island of Maui
On today’s flight, I am joined by Rob D. and Alex. Together we will discuss heavy flight schedules, overweight landings, summer time weather avoidance, recurrent flight training, composite lines, and over worked and tired pilots.
We also discuss how to deal with the stresses of difficult flight schedules and how compartmentalizing is sometimes not enough to stay sane for some people.
We also take a moment to ask all of you, “How will you honor those that lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks?”, 21 years later.
All this and more on this the 118th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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Alex D.'s intro - "19th Floor" by Bobby Richards
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recorded on 25AUG 2022
Welcome aboard Flight 117 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Leadership Toolbox.
On today’s flight, I am honored to spend some time with a phenomenal aviator, leader, and mentor. He is a retired Major General for the California Air National Guard. That is where he was responsible for the mission readiness and operational effectiveness across a broad spectrum of programs and activities involving five wings and over 4900 military and civilian personnel serving at ten locations within California.
He began his civilian flying career at “Legacy Airlines” in the year 2000, where he currently commands the A320 fleet of aircraft. From his start as a flight engineer on the Boeing 727, to his type ratings on the 757/767, 787, and A320, today, he shares his journey in aviation with us. Joining me from the middle of a flight sequence where we just returned for Suriname, in South America. U.S. Air National Guard Major General (ret) and “Legacy” Airlines Captain Greg Jones joins us today.
We also hear some feedback from a freshly minted CFI, Nick St Croix.
So stay with us as we depart together on Flight 117 of the Squawk Ident Podcast.
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Alex D.'s intro - "19th Floor" by Bobby Richards
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