165. Should You Really Jump Ship for 15 Grand More?
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Release Date: 04/22/2025
194. What Will Pilot Hiring Really Look Like in 2026?
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James Onieal from Raven Career Development returns to break down what pilot hiring is shaping up to look like in 2026. We dig into majors, regionals, corporate paths, and why movement can feel slow right up until it suddenly isn’t. From CFI logjams to corporate and furlough realities, this episode is all about timing, strategy, and expectations. Subscribe and listen to stay ahead of the hiring curve. Raven Careers supports professional pilots with resume prep, interview strategy, and long-term career planning. Click to learn more. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 4:15 Big 3 in 2026 11:52...
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193. Can One Industry-Wide SOP Manual Raise the Bar for Business Aviation?
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This episode introduces the new NBAA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual and why it’s a big deal for business aviation. Dylan and Max are joined by Brian Small of FlightSafety International and Tim Schoenauer of CAE to explain how the manual was developed, who it’s for, and how operators can actually use it—not just shelf it. They break down the regulatory intent, training implications, and where this fits into real-world Part 91 and 135 operations. If you’ve ever wondered what “good SOPs” are supposed to look like, this is the starting point. Manual (no login required,...
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192. Is $9,000 Worth Missing Christmas Morning With the Kids?
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Dylan and Max kick off this PM edition with holiday-on-the-road war stories: Cowboys Thanksgiving trips, O’Hare blizzards, Vegas taxi laps, and that deranged border tether balloon that literally broke loose over Sierra Vista. The mailbag hits everything from FlightSafety’s Master Aviator modules and Shorts 360 island hopping, to 50-something career-changers, disc golf and pickleball layover hacks, and using tools like Notebook LM without getting your manuals on the evening news. In Flight Advice, a 19-year-old CFII in Auburn asks whether to bail on instructing for a full-time A36 Bonanza...
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191. Should You Sign a $75K Contract Just to Chase PIC Time?
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Dylan recaps his brutal post-“ATC meltdown” commute and rants about the GA ban at 12 major airports while Max counters with cub flying and Chicago layover tips (including a dangerously spicy El Chingón). In the mailbag, listeners call the guys out for drifting toward aspiring-pilot advice, recommend MU-2 and airline YouTube channels, drop a credit-card points hack for flight training, and share how they commute to FedEx in their own airplane. Flight Advice closes the show with a regional FO at a United feeder wrestling with whether to jump to a GoJet direct-entry captain gig that requires...
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190. What’s Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation?
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Dr. Chris Broyhill returns to break down the latest Air Comp Calculator data and what it means for 2025 pilot compensation. Dylan and Max dig into the trends, the slowdown in wage growth, and how bizav departments are navigating post-COVID market corrections. They also talk negotiation strategy, job titles that actually matter, and Broyhill’s new 600-page industry textbook, The Business Aviation Book: Leading Operational Excellence. Finally, they wrap up the episode with a discussion on the Go/No Go specialty course Dr. Broyhill used to teach at a large training center. Check out ...
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189. Can You Survive 900 Hours a Year on a One-Hour Callout?
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Max kicks off his annual training rant—breaking down the highs, lows, and downright absurd moments of recurrent at “the training center.” Dylan adds perspective on flight training efficiency and why a great instructor makes all the difference. The mailbag delivers everything from a new layover guide in Portsmouth to a 14-year-old aircraft dealer to a Marine pilot navigating a tricky transition to the airlines, plus a Learjet Pilot with a 1 hour call-out seeks guidance. In Flight Advice, a hard-working pilot is stalled out waiting for the industry to start moving again. Show Notes 0:00...
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188. How Can Pilots Build Wealth Beyond the Flight Deck?
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Tim Pope, CFP® and founder of 360 Aviation Advisors, joins Dylan and Max to talk about how pilots can make smarter financial moves—on and off the line. From variable pay to early retirement and crashpad cash flow, Tim breaks down what makes pilot finances uniquely tricky and how to stay ahead of turbulence. The crew also dives into taxes, scheduling volatility, and the “golden handcuff” problem in today’s airline contracts. Tune in for real-world money talk that every professional pilot should hear before their next recurrent. Tim Pope, CFP® — Tim is both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL...
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187. Is turbine PIC in 91/135 the fastest lane to legacy?
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We kick off with Southwest red-eye shenanigans, hot/high GA drama departing PRC in a 150, and Max’s backcountry “mesa strip” adventure (with hard data from the STOL-mate). The Mailbag is full: 2,500-hour 135 pilots debating regionals, cockpit sun-shade gear, commuting to MEM in your own A36, first flights post-PPL, time-building without a CFI, and making that first 91/135 SIC→PIC jump. Flight Advice tackles the big one: take a regional CJO now or accept a 135 upgrade for immediate PIC while a baby’s on the way — we weigh time-to-legacy, family timing, and logbook strategy. Show...
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186. First Officers: How Do You Speak Up Without Getting Shut Down?
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Colin and Mara'D—both airline FOs and cast members from The Rehearsal—join Max and Dylan to dissect the tricky dynamics of speaking up in the right seat. Why is it so hard, and what makes it easier? The crew digs into SOP gaps, CRM training, real-world examples like Asiana 214, and the subtle art of being a chameleon in the cockpit. Plus: bizav vs. 121 culture, and how personality plays a bigger role than you think. Check out Season 2 of The Rehearsal to watch Mara'D (episode 2) and Colin (episode 4) Show Notes 0:00 Intro 2:15 Speaking Up 13:00 Getting Involved in the Show 17:41 Wings of...
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185. Late-Bloomer Pilot: Fractional, Regional, or Wait It Out?
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Dylan opens from an echo chamber (literally) and the guys kick around first impressions of Gulfstream’s newly announced G300 versus the G280—windows, avionics, “longest cabin,” and whether depreciation and warranty keep the new-metal carousel spinning. Mailbag hits everything from those mysterious skid marks on SNA 20R and whether an RJ type helps more than becoming a check instructor, to Phoenix haboobs, GA commuting from the islands, and a listener swag request. Flight Advice: a 40-year-old “late bloomer” with 1,600 TT/500 multi weighs fractionals vs. regionals; Dylan and Max lay...
info_outlineDr. Chris Broyhill is back with updates on pilot compensation, market shifts in 2025, and a sneak peek at his upcoming leadership book for bizav professionals. We dig into the real value of the AirComp Calculator, how to use salary data without tanking your next negotiation, and what separates the professionals from the job-hoppers. Plus, Dr. Broyhill drops some spicy takes on military-to-civilian leadership advice.
The AirComp Calculator™ is business aviation’s only online compensation analysis system. It can provide precise compensation ranges for 14 business aviation positions in six aircraft classes at over 50 locations throughout the United States in seconds.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro & Updates
8:54 Salary Updates
18:06 Using Data in Salary Negotiation
25:21 Leadership: Want To Vs Have To
31:22 Leadership Textbook for BizAv
37:49 Business Aviation vs Airlines
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