ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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!
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!
Hosts:
Update frequency:
semiweekly
Average audio length:
29 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
392 episodes
since Dec. 19, 2022
episodic
AUDIENCE OF THIS PODCAST 🔗
~89.14% of listeners are from United States.
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US
89.14%
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BG
3.61%
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0.90%
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AU
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0.90%
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IN
0.90%
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0.45%
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0.45%
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LATEST EPISODE 🔗
What happens when the dream of flying starts to feel like just another job? This episode is a reminder for pilots to break the cycle of negativity before cynicism takes over. Discover how to protect your passion, find the moments that make aviation incredible, and stay grateful for the privilege of…
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Think your next aviation opportunity comes from a perfect elevator pitch? Think again. Adam Uhan, co-founder of The Pilot Network, joins us to break down why authentic conversations, mentorship, and genuine relationships can open more doors than simply selling yourself.
From airline conferences an…
You don't get to choose the day everything goes wrong in the cockpit. Are you ready for it? In this episode, Nik breaks down how pilots can train their minds to stay effective when stress, workload, and multiple threats start stacking up.
From simulator failures and check rides to real-world emerg…
Rob Dumovic joins us to explore how aerobatic training can make pilots more confident, capable, and safer. From competition aerobatics to upset prevention and recovery, Rob explains why learning to operate outside your comfort zone builds a stronger pilot.
We dive into mentorship, understanding th…
The fun isn't just reaching the left seat, the major airline, or the next big milestone. It's the journey getting there. Flying is hard. Training, check rides, self-doubt, long hours, and constant learning are all part of becoming a professional pilot.
If you're feeling stuck, discouraged, or impa…
Your next aviation opportunity might come from the pilot sitting next to you. Nik sits down with Haley Ageton, Air Force C-130 pilot, United pilot, and Spitfire Elite coach, to talk about the power of relationships in aviation. From military camaraderie and transitioning to the airlines to meeting …
Your airline career can change overnight. Are you prepared if it does? In this episode, Nik breaks down the practical steps pilots can take now, from keeping logbooks and applications current to maintaining their professional network.
Learn why preparing for a Plan B isn't betting against your air…
Nik Fialka sits down with Justin Ritter, Director of Pilot Hiring at United Airlines, for an inside look at what it really takes to get hired in 2026. United is hiring, but the competition is real. Justin breaks down what recruiters are seeing, what makes a pilot stand out, and how to maximize your…
In this episode of Ready 4 Pushback, we dive into one of the most important habits a pilot can develop: having a plan before you ever get to the runway. When do you slow down? When do you configure? What does "stable" actually look like? And what do you do when the approach isn't going according to…
Joshua Lee, President of RTAG, joins Nik Fialka for an inside look at the veteran aviation community and the RTAG National Convention. They break down how pilots, maintainers, and aviation professionals can turn military experience into career opportunities across the industry.
Joshua shares pract…
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