Episodes 368
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (958)
Since Aug 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Pilot to Pilot is the podcast for anyone who flies — or dreams about it. Host Justin Siems sits down with airline captains, bush pilots, CFIs, and everyone in between for honest conversations about the path to the cockpit, the grind of the career, and the love of flying that keeps us coming back. Whether you're a student pilot chasing your first solo or a captain with 20,000 hours, there's a seat for you here. New episodes weekly.

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S1E362 E362: A Career Changer's Road from Orchestra Halls to the Airlines

Jun 10, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot…

S1E361 E361: Electric Planes, Forest Fires & Vancouver Island: A Canadian Pilot's Unconventional Path

May 28, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot…

S1E361 E360: No Pilot's License, No Problem: How Marci Veronie Climbed to the Top of Aviation Without Ever Leaving the Ground

May 19, 2026 53m Transcript

Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot…

S1E359 E359: The End of Spirit Airlines: What Happened, What's Next, and What It Means for Pilots

May 07, 2026 51m Transcript

Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2 at 3am, and in this episode Justin sits down with Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to unpack what happened…

E358: Spirit Going Under? United-American Rumors & 2026 Pilot Hiring Forecast — Jim Higgins Returns

Apr 28, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

🎙️ Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot…

S1E357 E357: Evan Davis - How Flying Saved My Life

Apr 23, 2026 1h 26m

NEW SPONSOR ALERT!! Truly honored to have Avemco as new sponsor for the podcast. save 5% on your aircraft insurance by with Avemco. Call  (888) 635-4297 or visit www.avemco.com/4297-owner -…

S1E356 E356: From SWAT to Corporate Jet Pilot - How Josh Changed Careers and Built a Life in Aviation

Apr 14, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

NEW SPONSOR ALERT!! Truly honored to have Avemco as new sponsor for the podcast. save 5% on your aircraft insurance by with Avemco. Call  (888) 635-4297 or visit www.avemco.com/4297-owner -…

S1E355 E355: From 9/11 to Special Ops: Flying Secret Missions

Mar 03, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

Most pilots dream of smooth 10,000-foot runways.Tyler Flagg trained to land a 30,000-pound aircraft on a 25-foot dirt strip… in total darkness.After 9/11 changed his life trajectory, Tyler went from…

S1E354 Ep. 354: Trent Palmer | FAA Called On Me Twice, Lost My License, and Almost Quit Flying

Feb 24, 2026 1h 26m Transcript

He's the most-requested guest in Pilot to Pilot history — and the wait was worth it. Trent Palmer, recreational bush pilot and one of aviation's most recognized YouTube creators, finally sits down…

S1E353 Flying the San Diego Coastline at 15 Knots | Chancy Arnold

Feb 11, 2026 42m

Ever wonder what it's like to fly slower than freeway traffic — on purpose? Chancy Arnold is a banner tow pilot flying a Super Cub up and down the San Diego beaches, and in this episode he breaks…

S1E352 E352: From Oshkosh to Lakeland: Gene Conrad on Running Sun 'n Fun's $7M Aviation Spectacular

Feb 03, 2026 58m Transcript

What does it take to run one of the world's largest aviation events? Gene Conrad, President and CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence and Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, pulls back the curtain on…

S1E351 E351: Type Rated at 800 Hours: Building a Corporate Aviation Career Early | Ariel Johnson

Jan 27, 2026 55m Transcript

In Episode 351, Justin sits down with Ariel Johnson (@whiskeyflies on Instagram), a North Carolina-based flight instructor who earned her Citation type rating at just 800 hours. At not even 21 years…

S1E350 E350: Inside Air Traffic Control: What Controllers Really See, Think, and Want Pilots to Know

Jan 22, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

Ever wondered what air traffic controllers actually see on their screens when you check in? Or why they sometimes seem frustrated with certain pilot behaviors? In this eye-opening conversation,…

S1E349 E349: Building Time as a CFI: Luke's Journey from ATP to 900 Hours

Jan 16, 2026 55m Transcript

In this episode, I sit down with Luke, a flight instructor based in Utah who's currently at around 900 hours and grinding his way toward the airlines. Luke shares his experience going through ATP…

S1E348 E348: Nick Fialka's Unconventional Path and Interview Secrets

Jan 13, 2026 1h 24m Transcript

Not every pilot's journey starts with dreams of flight—some begin with a challenge and a bottle of Eagle Rare bourbon.In this episode, we sit down with Nick Fialka, captain at a major airline, host…

S1E347 E347: Fractional Pilot vs Airline Pilot

Dec 15, 2025 29m Transcript

THE PILOT TO PILOT MAGAZINE HAS LANDED!!!!!Thirteen articles + thirteen companion podcasts.Read. Listen. Share.Thinking about making the jump from fractional to the airlines—or wondering which path…

S1E346 E346: Inside Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 with Jorg Neumann & Sebastian Wloch

Dec 09, 2025 44m Transcript

Podcast Title:Building the Ultimate Flight Simulator: Inside Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 with Jorg Neumann & Sebastian WlochPodcast Description:Join host Justin Seams as he sits down with Jorg…

S1E345 E345: Three Surgeries, Multiple Rejections, One Dream: Jake Tishman's Journey to the Airlines

Nov 25, 2025 1h 15m Transcript

In this powerful Thanksgiving episode, host Justin Siems sits down with A320 Captain Jake Tishman to discuss one of the most inspiring aviation journeys you'll hear. Jake shares his decade-long…

S1E344 E344: Fighter Pilot to 777 - Emergencies, 9/11 Scrambles and Flying Drew Brees

Nov 18, 2025 1h 15m Transcript

Former Air Force F-15 pilot Roy “Deacon” Qualls shares incredible stories from a 38-year aviation career that includes scrambling to intercept Air Force One on 9/11, crash-landing a burning OV-10 at…

S1E343 E343 - When Will Pilot Hiring Boom Again? Industry Trends & Airline Strategy

Oct 14, 2025 1h Transcript

In this state-of-the-industry episode, host Justin Seals sits down with Dr. Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to break down what's really happening in aviation…

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