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The Aerpod
Aviation professionals discussing aviation professions.
Episodes
15 episodes
This Aviation Industry Affects Everything | The Economy of Helicopters
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Halsey Schider, CEO of Sellacopter and North American Aircraft Brokerage, to explore one of the most visible and most overlooked corners of aviation.Halsey shares what he’s learned ...
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The REAL Cost of Private Aviation | A Peek Behind The Curtain
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Preston Holland to break down the economics behind private aviation and why so many pilots, owners, and even high-net-worth individuals completely misunderstand how it actually works.
The Aviation Career You Weren't Told About | Flight Test Engineer
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with former NASA engineer and Test Pilot School graduate Kate Gunderson to talk about what it actually takes to break into (and succeed in) one of the most competitive and misunderstood fields i...
The Hidden Science Behind Aviation Accidents | Human Factors Engineering
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Vanesa Miksa, a Human Factors engineer at Boeing and pilot, to break down the hidden science behind how pilots interact with aircraft and why many aviation accidents aren’t just “pilot erro...
Inside The Most Unforgiving Job In Aviation | Coast Guard Search & Rescue
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Russ Torgerson, a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and rescue swimmer whose career spanned decades of search and rescue missions at sea. Russ shares what it’s really like operating in e...
Fit to Fly? | Your Health Could Cost You Your Career
Health decline in aviation is common, and most pilots don't notice until it becomes an issue during their medical.In this episode, I sit down with commercial pilot and pilot fitness coach Josh Ageeb to talk about the biggest health risk...
Pilot Resumes Matter | Why Qualified Pilots Aren't Being Hired
Airline hiring has shifted and a lot of pilots haven’t caught up.In this episode, I sit down with resume expert and aviation recruiter Carolynn from pilotresumes.com to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes in today’s hir...
777 Pilot & DPE Answers YOUR Questions | The Aerpod Q&A
Austin is back.After his first appearance became the most-watched full-length episode on The Aerpod, we went straight to the comments and brought him back to answer them.Austin is a Boeing 777 First Officer at Atlas Air and a De...
A License To Learn | Secrets of Aviation Maintenance
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Creighton Johannes, an A&P mechanic and Director of Maintenance who’s worked on everything from light GA aircraft to King Airs, Gulfstreams, and helicopters. Creighton b...
Helicopter Careers: From EMT to Oil Rigs
In this episode of The Aerpod, host Mitchell Banks speaks with Spencer Bailey, a paramedic turned helicopter pilot whose career has spanned emergency medical flights, offshore oil operations, and utility inspection. Spencer shares what...
Who Makes Aviation Safe? (Not The FAA)
In this episode of The Aerpod, former FAA executive director of aircraft certification Earl Lawrence breaks down how safety, regulation, and innovation actually work inside aviation. Earl shares stories from his time at the FAA, EAA, and Joby A...
The Hidden Job That Keeps Fighter Jets Flying
In this episode of The Aerpod, host Mitchell Banks talks with Julia Rivera, a former KC-10 boom operator and flight engineer whose career bridges both manned and unmanned operations. Julia shares how she found aviation through family influence,...
Inside The High-Stakes World of Private Jet Sales
In this episode of The AirPod, host Mitchell Banks interviews Colin Dunne, a jet broker with experience in both the US and European markets. They discuss the evolving landscape of private jet sales, including the changing demographics of buyers...
International Cargo Pilot - The Best Job In Aviation?
In this episode, Austin Greenheck shares his journey from learning to fly in Minot, North Dakota, to becoming a first officer on a Boeing 777 freighter. He discusses his diverse flying experiences, including corporate flying and flying warbirds...
Is It Still A Good Time To Become A Pilot?
In this episode of the The Aerpod podcast, host Mitchell Banks speaks with Colton Whitesell, a flight instructor and corporate pilot, about his journey in aviation. They discuss the various pathways to becoming a pilot, the importance of flight...