Ep223: From the ER to the Cockpit: Matt's Path to the Airlines

Ready 4 Pushback · Mar 3, 2025

Matt Hevey always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but a vision impairment in his left eye led him to believe it was impossible. Instead, he pursued a career as an ER physician, dedicating his life to helping others. Years later, a discovery flight changed everything when an instructor told him he could fly. This revelation reignited his passion, leading him to navigate the complex FAA medical certification process and secure a SODA (Statement of Demonstrated Ability) to prove his vision was flight-worthy.

Now holding his private pilot's license, instrument rating, and multi-engine certification…