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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. You’ll learn how to stay composed and articulate yourself with impact as we uncover airline-specific pilot selection demands, analyze the aviation industry's culture, and give you great interview advice.

Listen to the Ready 4 Pushback podcast to transform yourself and gain valuable perspective about your dream job!

Aviation Careers Leisure Business
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
279
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep18: American Airlines Director of Pilot Recruitment - Cory Glenn: Compassion and Service Part 2 of 2

Ep18: 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 represent their brand and culture. Opportunit…

00:45:30  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023
Ep17: Fly with a Powerful WHY

Ep17: 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 an impactful WHY can help you get hired…

00:12:17  |   Thu 16 Mar 2023
Ep16: American Airlines Director of Pilot Recruitment - Cory Glenn: Compassion and Service with Part 1 of 2

Ep16: 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 American Airlines values its pilots' cultur…

00:41:11  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
Ep15: Serve Your Customers

Ep15: 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 converse with empathy and absorb his ex…

00:20:27  |   Thu 09 Mar 2023
Ep14: Ways for Aspiring Pilots to Enter the Aviation Industry - Parker Northrup

Ep14: 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 Northup, to give us a glimpse of what it’s like…

00:38:37  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Ep13: Tough Love | You Represent All of Us!!

Ep13: 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 different airlines' human resource teams. Tap i…

00:12:53  |   Thu 02 Mar 2023
Ep12: Pura Vida Cup | More than Just A Soccer Tournament - Ronald Araujo

Ep12: 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 about this soccer tournament, how it hel…

00:25:05  |   Mon 27 Feb 2023
Ep11: Introduce Yourself with Ease

Ep11: 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 one in today’s episode. Listen in for more…

00:15:10  |   Thu 23 Feb 2023
Ep10: Unions Are More Than Just Dues - AA Pilots 4 ALPA Merger - Jeff Kerr

Ep10: 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 unification. This episode will give you an idea of…

00:39:09  |   Mon 20 Feb 2023
Ep09: Storytime with Uncle Nik

Ep09: 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 toward your career goals today and guara…

00:15:31  |   Thu 16 Feb 2023
Ep08: When Mindset Meets Opportunity | A Pilot’s Guide to Expert Financial Planning - Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

Ep08: 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 getting strategic with your finances thro…

00:29:33  |   Mon 13 Feb 2023
Ep07: Application Mistakes - Rip the Band-Aid Off

Ep07: 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 field. Stay tuned so you won't miss your c…

00:16:14  |   Thu 09 Feb 2023
Ep06: Jet Edge | Be a Part of an Exploding Market - Stevi Knighton

Ep06: 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 to work schedules up to salaries and ben…

01:06:03  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023
Ep05: Inertia | Don't Just Sit There!!

Ep05: 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 aviation career as we discuss preparations t…

00:22:01  |   Thu 02 Feb 2023
Ep04: OBAP - Not Just a Job Fair - Joel Webley

Ep04: 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 processes of the aerospace industry with …

00:41:12  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
Ep03: Have Impact Through Empathy - Bill Sims, Part 3

Ep03: 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 and discover how it complements authentic…

00:29:22  |   Thu 26 Jan 2023
Ep02: It Isn't About You…It's About Culture - Bill Sims, Part 2

Ep02: 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 people, an idea of what a solid pilot is, …

00:10:13  |   Thu 26 Jan 2023
Ep01: The #1 Thing an Airline Looks For in a Pilot - Bill Sims, Part 1

Ep01: 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 of which is authenticity. Learn how to es…

00:25:39  |   Thu 26 Jan 2023
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 co…

00:04:58  |   Mon 19 Dec 2022
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