The Pilot Network Podcast

Adam Uhan
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A great network can mean the difference between a dream career and a job. For over 30,000 members, The Pilot Network reconnects colleagues, offers vital knowledge, and supports new professionals. Join us in one of the fastest-growing networks for pilots.

  1. -4 ДН.

    From First Solo to Career Success: A Pilot’s Solo Career Path

    What if the biggest mistakes in a pilot’s career could become your greatest shortcuts to success? In this episode of the Pilot Network Podcast, host Adam Uhan shares the honest story of his long and winding path into aviation. From barely graduating high school to joining Air Force ROTC, Adam explains how poor grades, missed chances, and delayed decisions shaped his journey. He talks about the mentors who helped him turn things around, the lessons learned in pilot training, and the opportunities he almost missed by waiting too long. Through real experiences, he reminds aspiring pilots that mistakes do not end your career. They can become powerful learning moments that lead to better choices and unexpected adventures in aviation.

    31 мин.

  2. 4 МАР.

    Career Pathways Aren’t Linear: How to Keep Moving When Aviation Gets Weird with Dave Jesurun

    Feeling stuck in your aviation career and wondering what your next move should be? In this episode, host Adam Uhan sits down with Dave Jesurun to talk about real career pathways for pilots who feel behind. Dave shares his journey from Air Force Special Operations Command to building High Country Air Service in Albuquerque. They discuss practical steps pilots can take today to regain momentum, from building versatile experience to networking with the right people. The key message is simple: hours matter, but employers also value adaptability, initiative, and a strong story that shows commitment to aviation.

    46 мин.

  3. 25 ФЕВР.

    Skill Stacking for Aviators: Build Capability, Not a Résumé

    What if your “best day” skills could also show up on your worst day in the air? In this episode, Adam Uhan explains why skill stacking isn’t about racking up hours or collecting new ratings. It’s about building real capability that holds steady when weather turns, automation gets confusing, or the schedule goes sideways. He breaks skill stacking into four layers: solid stick-and-rudder control, smart systems and automation management, strong decision-making under pressure, and leadership that lifts the whole crew. The goal is simple: choose the next skill that raises your performance ceiling and your safety floor, so you stay calm, sharp, and trusted in any cockpit.

    56 мин.

  4. 18 ФЕВР.

    What’s Happening in Our World and How Skill Upgrades Can Fast-Track Your Aviation Career

    In this episode, Adam hits pause on the monthly theme to give a behind-the-scenes recap of what’s been happening inside The Pilot Network and how smart skill upgrades can move your aviation career forward. From the powerful support shown to an older aspiring pilot to honest talk about timing, family pressures, and career pivots, this episode keeps it real. Adam shares his five-task productivity method, why verifying your study sources matters, and how to build structure like a true professional. He also covers Guard and Reserve hiring basics, common interview mistakes, networking strategies, and a quick update on ForeFlight. If you want clarity on your next move and a stronger edge in today’s aviation world, this recap will help you stay sharp and ready.

    29 мин.

  5. 11 ФЕВР.

    Smart Pilots, Dumb Mistakes: What 100 Safety Reports Taught One Airline Captain About Flying Safer with Jeffrey Madison

    What if the smartest pilots are the ones willing to admit their dumbest mistakes? In this eye-opening episode of The Pilot Network Podcast, airline pilot and author Jeffrey James Madison shares how overconfidence, complacency, and fatigue often sneak into even the sharpest flight decks. From being inspired by Tuskegee Airmen at 35, to nearly running out of fuel for a friend’s dream plane, Jeffrey explains why learning from others’ mistakes can be just as powerful as your own experience. His book Yikes! captures 100 real pilot stories that could save lives—and funds the Victor Kilo Fund to help the next generation take flight. Jeffrey’s humor, humility, and honesty make this episode a must-listen for anyone serious about flying safer and smarter.

    50 мин.

  6. 4 ФЕВР.

    Why “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough Anymore: The Truth About Pilot Interview Prep with Bill Sims

    What’s the one thing pilots consistently overlook that could make or break their dream job interview? In this episode, Adam talks with Bill Sims from Spitfire Elite about why communication is the core skill that impacts everything, from interviews to cockpit culture and even home life. They break down how real confidence comes from preparation, not performance, and how authenticity is far more powerful than a perfectly polished script. You’ll learn why relationships matter more than resumes, how to approach interviews like a pro athlete, and why some pilots unknowingly sabotage their chances by focusing on the wrong prep.

    54 мин.

  7. 28 ЯНВ.

    Let’s Close the Change Loop: How to Know If Your Life or Career Shift Is Actually Working

    In this episode, Adam reflects on the January theme of change and shares why most people don't fail at change; they fail at evaluating it. He breaks down how personal and career shifts often feel uncomfortable not because they’re wrong, but because they reveal hidden gaps in our skills, systems, or habits. Using his own experiences of being the “new guy” multiple times throughout his career, Adam explains how waiting long enough to evaluate a change can lead to growth, clarity, and better decisions. He introduces a simple framework with three key questions to help determine whether a change is just painful or truly off course. Plus, Adam gives a preview of February’s theme, committing with intention, and how upgrading your skills fits into that next chapter. If you’re second-guessing your last big decision, this episode will help you reset, track progress, and stay the course.

    23 мин.

  8. 21 ЯНВ.

    What No One Tells Pilots About Changing Careers with Nik Fialka

    In this episode, Adam sits down with Nik Fialka, retired Navy helicopter pilot, major airline captain, host of Ready For Pushback, and co-founder of Spitfire Elite Interview Consulting. Nik shares his unconventional career path, hard-earned lessons from career pivots, and what pilots often get wrong about decision making, identity, and timing. This conversation goes deep into analysis paralysis, the hidden costs of staying stuck, the responsibility that comes with having a platform in aviation, and why authenticity and engagement matter more than influence. Nik also delivers a strong and emotional take on aviation media ethics, accident commentary, and why pilots must think long term when making career and life decisions. Whether you are transitioning from the military, considering a career pivot, preparing for airline hiring, or questioning your next move, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and hard truth from someone who has lived it.

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A great network can mean the difference between a dream career and a job. For over 30,000 members, The Pilot Network reconnects colleagues, offers vital knowledge, and supports new professionals. Join us in one of the fastest-growing networks for pilots.

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  • Автор
    Adam Uhan
  • Годы выхода
    2016 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    144
  • Ограничения
    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © Copyright 2026 The Pilot Network Podcast
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