Podcast
Aviation Intelligence
Hosted by Avic Air · EN
For aviators, points of frustration in everyday life can mean life or death. Take aviation tactics to streamline your life, enhance your relationships, and navigate any career field.* Overcome your psychological and physiological limitations* Minimize stress and distractions in your life* Master the art negotiation and compromise* Obtain new tactics for Conflict resolution * Learn how to motivate your team* Transform small talk into great conversations Root cause analysis has determined that the human element is the number one reason for incidents, accidents, and revenue loss. We will be dissecting the complex factors and finding solutions for those two little words at the end of most crash reports, “Pilot error.” Aeronautical jargon is minimized and explained so anyone can apply these principles to any industry and any situation. We are stoked to share with you the things that keep us up at night. Most great success is born out of frustration. Aviation is a glamorous career on digital media, but it requires sacrifice beyond belief and in order to succeed, one must accept more risk than any “normal” Human would consider. This commercial-free podcast is dedicated to igniting those thoughtful sparks into actionable flames that can help shape the industry into a more prosperous place for all!
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Picking your airline in a pilot-packed market: Networking strategy and understanding financials.
Mar 30, 202501:35:24Tap to summarizeJustin Brown has a degree in finance and takes a particular interest in the strength of airlines in cycle downturns. Grab some networking strategies in this episode so you can be selective during competitive hiring markets.
Transcribe →PlaneSense - Getting Hired
May 6, 202401:08:18Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Avic Air Podcast, where we soar into the complexities and triumphs of building a career in aviation. Each episode is designed to guide pilots through the intricacies of accumulating necessary flight hours and navigating the highly competitive aviation industry. Join us as we provide essential insights and advice for pilots at all stages of their careers—from those just starting out to seasoned aviators aiming for major airline positions.In this episode, we sit down with Scott, the assistant chief pilot from PlaneSense. With years of experience in both piloting and human resources, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge on what major airlines are looking for in candidates. We'll explore why PlaneSense is a notable name on any resume, discuss how to handle tricky interview questions, and share strategies to succeed in new-hire training programs.Tune in to elevate your aviation career with expert tips and insider knowledge that can help you navigate your journey to the cockpit of a major airline.
Transcribe →Delta Pilot Review - Interview Tips, Culture, and QOL review
Aug 30, 202301:32:12Tap to summarizeDelta Airlines has a reputation being one of the best places to work. Let's hear if it is true first hand from a line pilot who lives in Atlanta, but commutes to NYC for work. Mike has decades of aviation experience and delivers some amazing advice for the next generation.
Transcribe →How to avoid getting fired. Communication tips with Rod Kempton
Sep 17, 202201:25:40Tap to summarizeHuman connection is something that we ALL NEED. The best way to achieve a satisfying level of connection and a “complete” feeling within our relationships is through positive and effective communication. Scan the golden nuggets and pieces of coal below to see any of them resonate with you. The consequences of giving too many pieces of coal will leave you with a loss of connection, broken relationships, lost friends, or FIRED. You will not get what you need and you will come across as a selfish person who is mostly disliked.
Transcribe →Airline Opportunity with RTAG Founder Erik Sabiston
May 11, 202100:59:08Tap to summarizeErik Sabiston is the founder of RTAG, a group designed to help military and civilian pilots find their way into a successful aviation career.
Transcribe →The Aviation Career Path with Paul Edmonds
May 6, 202101:03:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, you will hear some insider tips as well as pros and cons of the helicopter vs airline career. Which path will you take?
Transcribe →Hardwired for Failure
May 2, 202100:13:20Tap to summarizeWe are all predisposed to take the path of least resistance. In aviation, this is causing a perpetual problem. How do we solve it?
Transcribe →Personality differences and Communication Barriers
Feb 5, 202000:17:08Tap to summarizeGreat conversations lead to safer skies. Communication barriers due to personality differences are most often unveiled in the most inopportune times. Discover your communication strengths and weaknesses by identifying your personality type, and then discuss potential latent compatibility issues when your personality type is interacting with your crewmember's type.
Transcribe →Speak up, or else ....
Jan 9, 202000:12:57Tap to summarizeThis episode is dedicated to all of the people who interact with pilots. Understanding the stakes in the game will help you overcome the fear of pointing out mistakes. Use this little token of advice to open the lines of communication with your pilot and level the playing fields.
Transcribe →Interview: Air Methods Asst Chief Pilot
Nov 22, 201901:14:34Tap to summarizeShow Notes and Acronyms: www.avicair.com/blog/jason1Ian worked with Jason Trask in Hawaii and watched Jason work his way into the Director of Training position. When Air Methods Corporation acquired some of the biggest tour operators, they recruited Jason to become the Assistant Chief Pilot of the entire corporation. In this interview, Jason shares some of his mindsets to adopt in order to succeed as an aviator. More importantly, he humbly admits to some hard lessons he has learned the hard way so you don’t have to, thus unveiling lessons that every pilot should learn so they can return home safely – every single time.
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