Shows / Ready 4 Pushback
Ready 4 Pushback
If you're looking to enter the commercial aviation industry, we've got the right podcast for you! With pilot and interview coach Nik Fialka as your host, we will deliver exceptional and insightful content to help you understand the landscape of professional aviation. We will help you organize your thoughts, score interview points, and ace the aviation recruitment process. You will get a deep dive into all the facets of the aviation industry by hearing directly from leaders and recruiters…
Episodes
Ready 4 PushbackEp37: What Airline Do I Choose?
Let this episode help you decide your next move as we list down possible scenarios of a switch to another airline. We'll highlight criteria depending on your…
Ready 4 PushbackEp36: Learning Through Experiencing | A UPS Mock Interview - Derek Mills
We learn best when we experience things firsthand. So, for today's episode, we will harness lessons from Spitfire client Derek Mills as he prepares his…
Ready 4 PushbackEp35: Alaska Airlines Trip Report with "Jimmy"
Alaska Airlines pilot "Jimmy" joins us today to share some insights about the hiring process from his personal experience. If you aspire to be part of Alaska…
Ready 4 PushbackEp34: NetJets: Luxury, Exclusivity, Safety - Christopher Cordero
It's incredible to have NetJets' Christopher Cordero today with his story as a jet pilot for a fractional airline. Listen to this episode as we discuss his…
Ready 4 PushbackEp33: Logbooks - Your Masters Thesis
Nik is back for another insightful episode emphasizing the crucial role of having an updated and standardized logbook on your application. Tap in to know how…
Ready 4 PushbackEp32: Icarus Device | The Future of Flight Training with Nick Sinopoli
We invited Nick Sinopol to the show to discuss an innovative training tool to teach pilots how to survive low-visibility flights. Learn more about the Icarus…
Ready 4 PushbackEp31: The Power of Thank You
Join us today as Nik emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude and shares a simple yet powerful gesture to show appreciation to people. Listen to him…
Ready 4 PushbackEp30: Be a Pilot and Sleep in your Own Bed Every Night - Allegiant Air's Aviation Team with Jimmy Rehl
If you're looking for a fast-moving hiring process with big opportunity, check out Allegiant Air with Jimmy Rehl! Hear about the different advantages of the…
Ready 4 PushbackEp29: Gratitude is An Attitude
Join Nik as he takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on his humble beginnings in the aviation industry. With a heart full of gratitude, he shares his…
Ready 4 PushbackEp28: Empowering Military Veterans in Aviation: The Inspiring Work of RTAG with Joshua Lee
Are you a military veteran (officer OR enlisted) with a passion for aviation? If you've always dreamed of working in the industry but don't know where to…
Ready 4 PushbackEp27: Speaking Deliberately with Impact
It's easy to lose words in an interview with so much intensity. So, Nik shares his takeaways from his impactful-speaking class to avoid verbal clutter and…
Ready 4 PushbackEp26: Helicopter Institute | Proven to Improve with Randy Rowles
Discover how the Helicopter Institute provides comprehensive aviation training to ensure the flying public's safety. Today, we'll discuss their company's…
Ready 4 PushbackEp25: Work with No Regrets in Places Where You Fit Best
Nik recalls his past car and recent house purchase to give us a lesson about aviation today. Tap into this episode as we discuss buyer's remorse and how…
Ready 4 PushbackEp24: Mentorship and Its Power for Your Aviation Career's Advancement - Jessica Ortega
If you're an aspiring aviator, today's guest Jessica Ortega talks about mentoring and scholarship opportunities that will help you flourish as a professional…
Ready 4 PushbackEp23: How to Talk About Hard Things
For today's episode, we will dive into what hinders pilot applications and how honesty can help overcome them. Join us to learn how to articulate previous…
Ready 4 PushbackEp22: How the Chick in the Cockpit Dominates the Aviation Industry - Erika Armstrong
In this episode, we invited renowned aviatrix and author Erika Armstrong to share her struggle as a woman in aviation, her insights on the changes in the…
Ready 4 PushbackEp21: Shake That Nervous Energy Off!!
Waiting for a response to your application can be stressful and harrowing, and we get it. So today, Nik shares valuable tips to keep yourself inspired and move…
Ready 4 PushbackEp20: You're Only as Good as Your Last Pass - FO Kenny Hyman and US Air Force C17 Pilot Aaron
Check out this conversation with Kenny Hyman as we detail the process of hiring aviators and share some actionable interview-answering tips. Plus, a brief…
Ready 4 PushbackEp19: I Am Different!
Discover the most sought-after skills in a resume by tuning in to today's episode as we discuss volunteering and its humbling effects. Listen until the end to…
Ready 4 PushbackEp18: American Airlines Director of Pilot Recruitment - Cory Glenn: Compassion and Service Part 2 of 2
Cory Glenn is back for the second installment of this series to walk us through the American Airlines' interview process and what it takes for a pilot to…
Ready 4 PushbackEp17: Fly with a Powerful WHY
This episode will help you develop a clear resolve to be in the cockpit of your dream airline. Stay tuned and embrace the effects of a compelling story and how…
Ready 4 PushbackEp16: American Airlines Director of Pilot Recruitment - Cory Glenn: Compassion and Service with Part 1 of 2
In this episode, Cory Glenn will dive deep and answer everything you ever wanted to know about the American Airlines hiring process. He also discusses how…
Ready 4 PushbackEp15: Serve Your Customers
Invest in your ability to resonate and be intentional with people in this episode as Nik tells a story of him engaging with his RV park customers. Learn how to…
Ready 4 PushbackEp14: Ways for Aspiring Pilots to Enter the Aviation Industry - Parker Northrup
As we dive into the process of becoming a professional pilot, we invited the Department Chair of Flight at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Parker…
Ready 4 PushbackEp13: Tough Love | You Represent All of Us!!
Today, we're giving the value of having a good attitude in keeping professionalism, how to compose yourself in an interview, and the connection between…
Ready 4 PushbackEp12: Pura Vida Cup | More than Just A Soccer Tournament - Ronald Araujo
Let this episode help you realize the power of sports in promoting camaraderie and unity with aviator and Pura Vida Cup organizer Ronald Araujo. Find out more…
Ready 4 PushbackEp11: Introduce Yourself with Ease
Establish your credibility and make an excellent first impression as we explore what a compelling interview introduction looks like and how you could create…
Ready 4 PushbackEp10: Unions Are More Than Just Dues - AA Pilots 4 ALPA Merger - Jeff Kerr
Listen to AA Pilots 4 ALPA's Jeff Kerr as he shares the importance of the Allied Pilots Association and the Air Line Pilots Association's search for…
Ready 4 PushbackEp09: Storytime with Uncle Nik
Today's episode is all about the bird church story and how it relates to you as a listener of this show. Stay tuned to start taking the necessary action steps…
Ready 4 PushbackEp08: When Mindset Meets Opportunity | A Pilot's Guide to Expert Financial Planning - Timothy P. Pope, CFP®
If you're an active pilot earning a high-income salary, this episode is for you. Join Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, in today's episode as he highlights the value of…
Ready 4 PushbackEp07: Application Mistakes - Rip the Band-Aid Off
If you've already got your interview scheduled and realized there's an error on your application, this episode will guide you on navigating a potential mine…
Ready 4 PushbackEp06: Jet Edge | Be a Part of an Exploding Market - Stevi Knighton
If you want to pilot a private jet with a conducive company, join our conversation with Jet Edge's Senior Recruitment Manager Stevi Knighton. From recruitment…
Ready 4 PushbackEp05: Inertia | Don't Just Sit There!!
Let's harness your motivation to keep going through Sir Isaac Newton's first law of motion, inertia. Learn how to get the spirit of stagnation out of your…
Ready 4 PushbackEp04: OBAP - Not Just a Job Fair - Joel Webley
Today, we'll detail the history behind the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, what they do, and their perspective on streamlining the educational…
Ready 4 PushbackEp03: Have Impact Through Empathy - Bill Sims, Part 3
We're finally on the last installment of this series with Bill Sims, and this time around, it's all about empathy. Know how to connect with people through it…
Ready 4 PushbackEp02: It Isn't About You…It's About Culture - Bill Sims, Part 2
Today, Bill Sims is back to help us unpack the second trait airlines look for in a pilot - being culture fit. Learn its significance when working with other…
Ready 4 PushbackEp01: The #1 Thing an Airline Looks For in a Pilot - Bill Sims, Part 1
As we kick things off, we'll start by discussing the three traits airlines look for in a pilot with Spitfire Elite Consulting co-founder Bill Sims, the first…
- Ready 4 Pushback
Ready 4 Pushback
If you're looking to enter the commercial aviation industry, we've got the right podcast for you! With pilot and interview coach Nik Fialka as your host, we…