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Thoughts on Afghanistan Aug 24, 2021

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Emotions are running high as we continue to move through some crazy times. This is your reminder that TPN has your back no matter what you may be going through.

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Evey Cormican CEO and Founder of VTR (Visionary Training Resources) Aug 10, 2021

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Evey Cormican from VTR is here with us today. This is going to be a fun podcast episode because we will be talking about tech and entrepreneurship through the lens of aviation. Evey is a Boeing 767 Captain with a major US based airline, is a B757/767 instructor, and has served as the Vice Chairman of her pilot union training committee. After going back to school for her MBA, she founded VTR: A company which uses virtual reality to train airline pilots. We talk with Evey about how VR significantly improves the quality of training for airline pilots, the gear needed for someone to get started using VR training, and opportunities to get involved with her project. Listen to learn about the future of training for commercial pilots.

4:25 - How VR can significantly improve airline pilot training

5:18 - “Today’s pilots deserve today’s technology.” - Evey Cormican

9:11 - The gear that is required to create a high-quality VR experience

13:53 - Potential challenges to implementing VR training into airline pilot training

18:30 - How VR will take traditional flight simulators to the next level

24:30 - Who is the target customer for this software? Where can you expect to find this in training programs?

27:10 - How you can get involved with a market research opportunity

Links

Website: vtrvr.com

Evey’s email address: evey.cormican@vtrvr.com

#vrfd on LinkedIn

Market research opportunity

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Adam and Matt - 10 Things to Do Today To Start Your Airline Career Jun 01, 2021

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Matt and Adam are both here, and we have something to get off our chests. It has been a rough 16 months and we are currently in an intense recovery in the airline industry. Some of you may be looking to get into the airline industry at this time, so this episode is about 10 things to work on if you want to fly for the airlines, regardless of what stage you are in your career.

34:43 Recap

Read Cockpit2Cockpit: This is a great read that gives you the high-level view of things you need to know coming out of pilot training (3:38)
Get your logbook together: We recommend using MilKEEP. They have the easiest system for transcribing military records. (4:43)
Get your ATP and CTP: Once you have this stuff, you are done, because you might be in a situation in the future where you will need it. (7:41)
Official copies of high school and college transcripts: This is often put to the last second and they can take forever. (11:53)
Applications and resumes: Use Checked And Set to review your application materials. They are the people who are going to help you get your stuff into perfect order when you are applying for airline jobs. (14:36)
Get your letters of recommendation: Start very early with this, give them ammunition on what to write, and send a thank you after they write the letter. (20:13)
Get your FCC Radio Operator’s License: If you have never flown outside the military, you may have never heard of this, but it’s really easy to get and you will need it. (23:55)
Get your driving record: There is the National Driving Record, but it might be different based on your location. If you have a ticket, be prepared to explain why. (25:08)
Form 8 History: Look all the way back to pilot training and make review any less than 100 percent you have and be prepared to reflect on it. (27:44)
Interview prep: There are a lot of resources out there. It’s really important to become a good communicator for the interview and to enhance your career in general. (30:29)

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Jeff Nielsen - The Airline Pilot Guy May 25, 2021

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We are with Jeff Nielsen from the Airline Pilot Guy Podcast. Jeff was interested in being a pilot from a really young age, and he realized that the people that got hired in large airlines usually came from the military. He didn’t want to do that, so he studied engineering and business at Georgia Tech (and that didn’t work out). He studied Aviation Management at Auburn and ended up joining the military. He currently flies at a large airline where he has been employed for 32 years.

In this episode, we talk about Jeff's perspective on the events of 2020 after a long career of witnessing the ups and downs of the aviation industry, career advice for aspiring pilots, and how he built his side hustle through the Airline Pilot Guy.

12:34 - Jeff’s perspective on how the last year in aviation compares to past events

22:07 - Why you should consider flying for the military if you need a job right now

25:07 - Tips for the kind of education and experience to seek out if you want to be a pilot

28:03 - How Jeff created his side hustle with Airline Pilot Guy

37:26 - Jeff’s plans for the future and what he is going to do in his retirement

Links

Airline Pilot Guy website

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Dave Jesurun - High Country Air Service and Skillbridge May 18, 2021

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Dave Jesurun is an entrepreneur, former air force, and owner of High Country Air Service, an aviation services form. They are like a "turnkey flight department" for people who own airplanes (or who would like to) but are not qualified to operate them. They have the plans to also add a charter service to the business.

Private aviation is outside the normal career path for our average listener, so if you are about to exit the military or you are considering a career change, you might find this episode interesting. We talk about the Skillbridge Internship, which is a 6 month program that helps active military members gain some experience flying private airplanes.

5:36 - The difference between part 121, 91, and 135
9:51 - The Skillbridge Internship and how they help military members transition into the next stage of their careers
14:16 - How military experience sets you up for success in the private aviation field
17:33 - The airplanes Dave works with at High Country Air Service
19:37 - What are the advantages of the internship and who is eligible? We also share directions on how to apply.

https://thepilotnetwork.com/pages/skillbridge

Email Dave at:

dave@HCAS.pro

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Pete Larrabee - DoD Skillbridge Program May 11, 2021

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Pete Larabee is joining us today. to talk about the DoD Skillbridge Program. On TPN, we like to talk about programs that are lesser known that can help pilots with their careers. Pete was in the program when he was transitioning from active duty to the next part of his pilot career, so he is on the show to share his experience.

The Skillbridge Program allows you to do an internship in the last 6 months of your military career in any field you want to help with your transition into your career after the military.

5:47 - The process of signing up for the Skillbridge Program

6:04 - Caveats that you need to know before signing up for the Skillbridge Program

8:20 - Keeping your benefits as you do the Skillbridge Program

12:00 - The upcoming hiring wave that pilots can look forward to in the future

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The Dangers of Automation with Jack J. Hersch May 04, 2021

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Jack Hersch, author of Dangers of Automation in Airlines: Accidents Will Happen. Jack is not an airline pilot, but he is a student of automation and the science of human factors. Jack started as a writer with his book Death March Escape, sharing his father's story of escaping the concentration camps. He is a self-proclaimed airplane nut, so when the MAX crashes happened, he took it upon himself to investigate and report what really happened to those planes. It turns out it was an issue with automation.

2:25 - "On the wrong day with the wrong bit of automation going bad, could run into a problem."
3:21 - Conclusions Jack came to while writing his book - issues he found with automation in commercial airlines
9:40 - What is automation culture and how does company culture or world culture influence some of the accidents investigated in the book?
15:54 - "At the end of the day, the question isn't is automation bettor or is hand-flying better. It's about having situational awareness."
18:28 - How automation would apply to single-pilot or no-pilot operations in commercial or cargo aircraft
31:12 - "I wrote the book not to be a guidepost but to show what could happen in various scenarios."

Links

Email Jack - jackherschauthor@gmail.com

Jack's website

Jack's book

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BONUS: Pat And Adam Are Scared! Mar 23, 2021

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My guest from the last episode, Pat, he and I had an emergency together. He and I had very different perspectives, and we break it down in this episode. If you liked this episode or if you have any thoughts, let us know! Email us at heyguys@thepilotnetwork.com

“If you are flying airplanes, there are people who have had something happen to them and people who will have something happen.” - Pat

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Pat, RPA Operator Mar 02, 2021

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This is a really special episode where we talk to Pat, a current RPA operator. We talk about the path his career took after he left the military, how he got into remote flying, and some really valuable career advice that will apply during COVID or after the pandemic is over. Listen for a fascinating conversation with a unique individual and some really great takeaways you can apply to your life and career.

3:56 - Where to look for jobs after leaving active duty

20:25 - What is was like for Pat to fly corporate aviation and how “everything is career-broadening”

25:15 - Why Pat got into remote flying

30:17 - Similarities between flying and RPA (flying an aircraft remotely)

46:53 - What pilots are doing during the pandemic and what you should be doing

47:58 - “You have to look for the opportunities in things. We are not going to have an experience like this again in our lifetime. There is an opportunity to do something here that you may not have done otherwise.”

54:27 - Why you should always have a backup plan

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CW Lemoine, Author of The Spectre Series Feb 19, 2021

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Joining us on the network today is air-force and navy fighter pilot, law enforcement officer, EMT, author of military and espionage thriller novels, The Spector and Alex Shepard Series, airline pilot, Youtube star, and dog lover, CW Lemoine. We have a great conversation about how being in the public eye has affected his career in aviation and words of wisdom for any pilots out there who also have an entrepreneurial side.

We also share a limited-time offer to get the first four books of the Spectre Series for $1. That offer runs until the end of February, so make sure you take advantage of that!

2:33 - How CW Lemoine was able to achieve so much success in so many different areas

18:16 - The controversial video on CW Lemoine’s Youtube channel and precautions you need to take as a pilot posting things on social media

34:24 - CW Lemoine talks about his process of writing his novels

37:14 - How CW Lemoine’s fame and career as an author has affected his career as a pilot

37:51 - “You should want to be out from under the thumb of the government and corporate airlines.”

40:20 - CW Lemoine’s motivation for writing his book

46:15 - “Whatever your goals are, don’t shoot yourself down. Make someone else have to tell you no.”

Links

The Spectre Series - the first four books are only $1 until the end of February

CW Lemoine's Website

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