The Aspiring Pilot Podcast - Aviation Podcast
The Aspiring Pilot Podcast, hosted by Hayden King, is dedicated to helping future aviators go from zero experience to professional pilot with confidence and clarity. Listen in as Hayden explores the aviation industry by interviewing pilots, aviation business owners, content creators, and everyone in between — providing entertaining, educational, and inspiring content. More than just stories, this podcast serves as a mentorship resource for those without immediate guidance, offering practical advice to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and enjoyment of pilot training. From study strategies and training pathways to career progression and employment options, our mission is to help you navigate the aviation world smarter, faster, and with purpose.
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
#9 - Bush Flying, Bombers, and Business Jets: Angus Forsyth’s Aviation Journey
In this episode, Hayden sits down with Angus Forsyth — a pilot whose career path spans some of the most challenging and rewarding corners of aviation. From flying light aircraft on floats and skis in…
#8 - Taking the Path Less Traveled W / Jamie Brooks (aka One Nut Nightmare)
In this episode of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast, Hayden sits down with Jamie Brooks—better known online as One Nut Nightmare—to unpack his unconventional and inspiring journey into aviation.
Before earn…
#7 - Redefining the Pilot Pathway W / John Crawford of Wild Blue Aviation
In this episode, Hayden is joined by John Crawford — a seasoned commercial pilot whose aviation journey spans from ramp agent to Chief Pilot. Drawing from a wealth of hands-on experience, John recogn…
#6 - Grant Gladych AKA @grants_aviation: 15 Year Old Published Aviation Photographer
Welcome to Episode #6 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. This episode features published aviation photographer, enthusiast and aspiring pilot Grant Gladych. In this episode, Grant shares how he got into …
#5 - Conrad Hatcher: Content Provider & Co-Founder for Hangaaar.com
Welcome to Episode #5 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. This episode features aviation enthusiast, flight instructor and co-founder of "Hangaaar" online ground school Conrad Hatcher. In this episode w…
#4 - Luc Arsenault: CRJ Training Pilot
Welcome to Episode #4 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode # 4 features CRJ training pilot Luc Arsenault. In this episode, Luc takes us from a star-struck passenger on a 747 to a training pilot for…
#3 - Rob Burrell: Bombardier Challenger 604 Pilot
Welcome to Episode #3 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode #3 features Bombardier Challenger 604 pilot Rob Burrell. In this episode, we explore Robs' aviation career pathway, the economics of priva…
#2 - Graeme Wellburn: Airbus Pilot
Welcome to Episode #2 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode #2 features Airbus pilot Graeme Wellburn. In this episode, we navigate Graemes' journey from ramp agent to first officer on the Airbus A32…
#1 - Barry Andruschak: Charter Pilot Turned Businessman
Welcome to Episode #1 of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast. Episode #1 features general aviator and business owner/entrepreneur Barry Andruschak. Barry is the owner of a financial services agency as well a…