The Aerpod
Mitchell Banks
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Aviation professionals discussing aviation professions.
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S2E11 The Lawyer Who Took On Boeing | Secrets of Aviation Law
Don't skimp on flight-critical hardware. Find best-in-class ANR with the Lightspeed Zulu 3 using my affiliate link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/ref/204/In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell…
S2E10 Airline Hiring Just Changed | What Pilots Need To Know
In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down once again with Carolynn from PilotResumes.com to break down the current state of airline hiring, why qualified pilots still aren’t getting calls,…
S2E9 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…
S2E8 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…
S2E7 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…
S2E6 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…
S2E5 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.…
S2E4 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…
S2E3 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…
S2E2 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…
S2E1 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,…
S1E6 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…
S1E5 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…
S1E4 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…
S1E3 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,…
S1E2 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,…
S1E1 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…
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The Aerpod has published 17 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Aviation, Business.
The Aerpod is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 15m.
