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Recorded on 23AUG2024

Welcome aboard Flight 147 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - CV Bullet Points

On today’s flight Av8rTony, Roger, Alex, and Terry discuss the current state of the aviation industry and how it affects pilot career growth.  We also talk about resume building and the exciting transition from flight instructor to 121/135 pilot. 

We also share in the privilege of speaking with Captain Keith Wolzinger. The first time Captain Kieth was on the podcast was on Flight 111 - The Long Haul Rhythm, when we first learned about his aviation journey. He also joined us on Flight 139 - Airline Retirement, when we discussed his airline retirement experience.  It has been a year since his retirement and his aviation career is still soaring. Today, we will discover how the aviation bug has kept him flying professionally.  

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 147th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

References:

• Captain Keith’s intro music: Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100412 artist: http://incompetech.com/
• eduvators.org
• AirlinePilotCentral.com
• Airline Transition Manual
• AviationInterviews.com
• FAA and cyber security updates article
• Spirit Airlines sends out furlough notices article

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recorded 07JUL2024

Welcome aboard Flight 146 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - WOCL Flying

On today’s flight Captain Roger,Terry S., and I discuss flight benefits, the downward trend in hiring practices, jet lag, and what is WOCL. We will also take a look at the history and development of the Dallas Fort/Worth International Airport.

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 146th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

references:

• Spirit Furlough Notices
• AA Cancels all New Hire Training

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recorded on 05AUG2023

Welcome on board Flight 137 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Emotional Intelligence

On today’s flight, I have the privilege to sit down with one of Legacy Airline’s newest First Officers.  Together, we will discover how his journey in aviation started in Honduras and has led him to become a Legacy Airbus pilot. We welcome First Officer Gorki to the show today. We recount our time together at long term Airbus flight training, and we discuss the process from interview to check ride.  We also discuss captain PAs and how what you say can and will go viral in the court of social media.

All this and more on this the 137th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.

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Recorded on 6th July, 2020

On episode 47 of Squawk Ident, Captain Roger, RobD, and I discuss our flying schedules, events from the flight line, and getting in a workout here and there to fight off the isolation weight gain.  We also dive into how diet and nutrition is a crucial part of any aviator's ability to perform. Is eating a safety to flight issue? We argue Yes, it is. We discuss long lines at airport food courts, Av8rTony's upcoming recurrent training, the middle seat argument, and the alleged Airline Apocalypse.  

reference: 

• US Senator Plans To Introduce A Bill Banning The Sale Of Middle Seats - SimpleFlying article

• The Coming Apocalypse for U.S. Airline Labor - Skift.com article

Episode 47 chapters:

[03:23] From the Flight Line Intros

[12:45] Fighting Isolation Weight Gain

[23:01] Back to Back trip sequences, On the Run, & Off the Plate

[25:55] Kelly's Roast Beef, Food Courts, and Long Lines

[29:10] Meal Breaks and Safety to Flight Issues

[44:09] Recurrent Training Part 91 vs. Part 121

[57:35] Long A$$ Lines, Why?

[1:09:00] Oregon Senator Mad Tweets 

[1:16:05] the Airline Apocalypse

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Recorded on 23rd of June, 2020

On this episode of Squawk Ident, I am very excited to be joined by a young aviator, entrepreneur, and humanitarian that was raised within a spectacular aviation family. He is a Texas native, a graduate from Oklahoma State University in Aviation Management, and he is currently a DFW based pilot with“Legacy Airlines”.  I sat down with him to discuss the amazing work that he and his family have contributed to the Gary Sinise Foundation, we talk about his latest on-line venture, and his role as a pilot mentor in "Legacy's" Cadet Program. Kyle Jansen spends much of his time sharing his passion for aviation with many young aviators and today we discussed how his journey in aviation was shaped.

reference: 

Oklahoma State University Aviation Program   

Gary Sinise Foundation

EAA article on the Flying Memorial to the Fallen Baron

Facebook page: Aviation Business Information Board

Cadet Academy website

Episode 46 chapters:

[05:13] Long Call vs. Short Call Reserve

[08:30] The Aviation Family

[14:13] Getting Started in Aviation

[31:23] Challenges Faced When Starting Out in Aviation

[38:40] Oklahoma State Aviation Program

[47:55] Getting Hired at a Part 121 Carrier 

[52:30] New Hire Training at the "Legacy" Airline

[1:00:53] The Flying Memorial to the Fallen

[1:07:00] EAA Article on the Baron

[1:09:48]Aviation Business Information Board

[1:19:33]Aviation Mentor and the Cadet Program

[1:25:45]Q+A with Kyle

[1:58:20] Final thoughts

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Recorded on the 19th of June, 2020

On this episode of Squawk Ident, I am joined by the infamous Captain Roger. Together, we describe what flight operation changes we are experiencing on the flight line, Roger tells us about his latest part 91 flying and the turbulent decent into Eagle, CO, we also share a few stories from our past. We discuss the changes to the mask requirements on-board US airlines, the suspension of alcohol service, what it takes to get started in aviation, and much more.

references:

• Delta and American are Banning Alcohol
• Books to Get Started in Aviation

chapters:

[04:30] Hate & Fear

[09:15] Busy Schedules and Part 91 Operations

[25:20] Slow Down Before you Go Down

[41:30] There We Were

[1:02:05] Leave of Absences Offered at "Legacy"

[1:07:39] No More Booze

[1:13:47] Stricter Face Mask Rules

[1:16:15] How to Get Started in Aviation

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Recorded on 7th of June, 2020

On this episode of Squawk Ident, I am joined by the Squawk Ident Crew. Together, we discuss the beginning stages of the return of crowded airports and flights that are at or near capacity (85% full, due to the CCP Virus limits).

We also talk about how our flight schedules are evolving,  how recent social events around the globe combined with the effects of the pandemic have affected our flying, and how GA flight schools are booming. We also share a few stories on passengers behaving badly and much more.

reference material:

Owen Cotto article

Adding Summer Flights article

Trump administration bans Chinese passenger airlines from flying to U.S. - CNBC

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production - Article

Boeing Field photos 

chapters:

• Owen Cotto Featured Article [07:00]
• Flying the Line [08:02]
• Passenger Misconduct on the Rise [26:20]
• Karen photo bombs [47:10]
• Golden Rules [57:10]
• Busy Airports [1:03:45]
• Adding Summer Flights [1:06:45]
• October 1st Furloughs Looming [1:12:00]
• Blocking Asian Carriers [1:16:30]
• Boeing Resumes 737 Max Production [1:20:03]
• GA Flight Schools double down [1:27:20]
• Got Jokes? [1:30:30]

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Recorded on 28th of May, 2020

On this episode of Squawk Ident, I am very excited to be joined by yet another amazing aviator who has agreed to share his journey in aviation with us. I am honored to have this opportunity to introduce to you a man who has dedicated over 20 years of service to our country in the U.S. Navy. He served as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate, a Reel Operator, and as a Flight Engineer on the EC-130G/KC-130F. He also held stations as an E-6A Electrical Work Center Supervisor, a Quality Assurance Representative, and a Flight Engineer Training department coordinator. He was also an E-6 Model Manager for the Naval Training Support Unit. He earned his degree from Emery Riddle University in Professional Aeronautics and minored in Aviation Safety. As his journey continues, it has allowed him to become a CFI,II, MEI, and a Captain for a U.S. regional carrier we on Squawk Ident call "Sandpiper Regional." Currently, he holds a pilot position on the Boeing 737 for what we call “Legacy Airlines.” 

reference:

Episode 043 Guest Photo Book

Terminal 9

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Recorded on 21st of May, 2020

On todays show, we will be discussing load factors and the outlook for pilots looking ahead to October 1st. The president doesn’t seem concerned about the aviation industry, should we be? Also, with the reduction of flights throughout the country, the 5% increase in load factor, according to the TSA’s report last week, has started to become evident with aircraft that are starting to become "uncomfortably almost full." We will also explore in the WTF segment face mask shaming, seriously…yes, seriously. There has also been some flight deck mask push back, why is that, we will discuss. And finally we will explain Distance Learning. To help me navigate these topics, I am honored to be joined by a group of aviators that I have bribed generously to be on today’s show. Did you guys get your Squawk Ident stimulus checks yet? I promise they are in the mail…

reference:

• TSA checkpoint report

• Newsweek/Fox Trump says airlines are in good shape

• People are Flying again...Sort Of

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Recorded on 12th of May, 2020

On this episode of Squawk Ident, I discuss what flying the line has been like since our last episode. From mandatory face masks, to a few 2-day trip sequences that include LAX-DCA-CLT flying. I am happy to report, the flights starting to fill up!

I also have the opportunity, to speak with an incredible aviator that connected with me recently to share his journey in aviation with us. We discuss the path that lead him on his journey in aviation.  From an EMT, to a flight instructor, a cargo pilot, a Critical Response Incident Pilot, an airline pilot, and Director of Flight Operations for a corporate operator, his  journey is filled with adventure and heart.

reference:

• Astra SPX 
• G-100 wiki page

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