Top Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Flight School // #87

In this episode of the Pro-Pilot Playbook Podcast, Sean Richey and Mike Martin discuss essential tips for preparing for pilot interviews, particularly in the corporate aviation sector. They emphasize the importance of asking thoughtful questions, researching the company, and understanding the corporate culture to stand out as a candidate. The hosts provide insights on what questions to ask during the interview, how to navigate discussions about salary and benefits, and the significance of making a good impression. They also encourage listeners to engage with them for further questions and support.   Takeaways: ✈ Asking about overnights is a critical question. ✈ Interview prep courses are essential for success. ✈ Your questions can differentiate you as a candidate. ✈ Thorough research on the company is crucial. ✈ Impress interviewers with your knowledge of the company. ✈ Avoid asking about vacation and salary in interviews. ✈ Read the room and adjust your questions accordingly. ✈ Understand the corporate culture before the interview. ✈ Use thoughtful questions to gauge the job fit. ✈ Follow up after the interview to share your experience.   Pro-Pilot Playbook: ✈Pro-Pilot Playbook provides people with the knowledge and tools to become professional pilots FASTER & CHEAPER. There is no other product available that even comes close in comparison! This a groundbreaking career development course aspiring aviators. If you are considering flight training, or currently in flight training, this course is CRITICAL if you want it done FAST, CHEAP, and CORRECTLY. This is the BLUEPRINT to launch your aviation career! ✈Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. 🚀 Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOAD OUR APP! 🚀 ✈If you have a question you'd like us to answer that you think is episode worthy, and we prefer video questions, you can email us at: [email protected]     Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Interview Preparation 02:48 The Importance of Interview Questions 06:02 Researching the Company 08:53 Crafting Thoughtful Questions 12:12 Understanding Corporate Culture 14:54 Navigating Salary and Benefits Discussions 18:08 Final Thoughts and Best Practices

This is the last video of our 4 episode series on choosing a flight school. Mike and Sean sit down with Jay and Rick from Lunken Flight Training Center to discuss common problems and struggles student pilot's have during flight training. Lunken Flight Training Center is located at Lunken airport in Mike & Sean's hometown in Cincinnati, Ohio. https://flylftc.com/ Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOAD OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer that you think is episode worthy, and we prefer video questions, you can email us at: [email protected]     CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:56 Flight physical (FAA Medical) 03:44 Financial 05:05 Gaps in flight training 06:50 #1 Tip to avoid problems during flight training 10:57 Overestimating student pilot skill level 12:02 Towered vs non-towered airports for flight training 16:38 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Here's video 3 of our 4 episode series on choosing a flight school. Mike and Sean sit down with Jay and Rick from Lunken Flight Training Center to discuss Part 141 vs Part 61 and the importance of flight schools following a syllabus for your flight training. Lunken Flight Training Center is located at Lunken airport in Mike & Sean's home town in Cincinnati, Ohio. https://flylftc.com/ Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOAD OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer that you think is episode worthy, and we prefer video questions, you can email us at: [email protected]     CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Structure of flight training 02:10 Syllabus use 04:50 Part 61 06:18 Part 141 08:15 Part 61 vs part 141 differences 09:59 Flight school's pass rate 13:47 How to choose part 61 or part 141 15:05 Financing: part 61 or part 141 17:30 Scholarships 18:25 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Here's the 2nd of our 5 episode series on choosing a flight school. Mike and Sean sit down with Jay and Rick from Lunken Flight Training Center to hash out choosing the best airplane for flight training and what other equipment and resources your future flight school should have. Lunken Flight Training Center is located at Lunken airport in Mike & Sean's home town in Cincinnati, Ohio. https://flylftc.com/ Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOAD OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer that you think is episode worthy, and we prefer video questions, you can email us at: [email protected]     CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:01 What to look for in aircraft for flight training 04:02 Differences in flight training aircraft 07:40 High wing vs low wing aircraft 11:28 Simulator 14:05 Sim for Private Pilot Certificate 18:06 Onsite aircraft maintenance 23:07 Access to aircraft maintenance records 24:55 How many airplanes does the flight school have 28:40 How far should you drive to a flight school 33:03 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

This is the first of a 5 episode series on choosing a flight school. Mike and Sean sit down with Jay and Rick from Lunken Flight Training Center and discuss the most common initial questions aspiring aviators have when seeking out a flight school. Lunken Flight Training Center is located at Lunken airport in Mike & Sean's home town in Cincinnati, Ohio. https://flylftc.com/ Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOAD OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer that you think is episode worthy, and we prefer video questions, you can email us at: [email protected]     CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:06 The #1 question 05:04 Comparing flying to driving 06:20 Online ground school 08:10 Cost is connected to student's work ethic 09:38 Cost & time dependent on pre-solo stage 11:30 Average cost to get Private Cert 12:53 Some schools costs could be hidden 14:14 How many flight hours are included 15:33 Average time for Private Pilot Certificate 19:01 Average time for Instrument Rating 23:58 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Mike and Sean welcome Brendan to the show to share his expertise on the subject of Flying Club Memberships and how it can save you money while flight training and building time to acquire your dream job as a professional pilot. Flying Club Finder: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOWN OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: [email protected]       CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:23 Meet Brendan 06:25 What is a Flying Club 07:29 Cessna 150 Aerobat 10:40 Advantages of Flying Club Membership 13:55 How Flying Clubs work 19:00 Cost /hour & Membership price 24:30 Can you flight train in a flying club airplane 26:29 What are the cons to a Flying Club 32:25 Flying Club planes are nicer than rental planes 34:19 Where to find a flying club 35:47 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Mike and Sean answer Randall's question concerning him leaving his career as an educator to chase down his dream of becoming a professional pilot. Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOWN OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: [email protected]   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Catching up 02:50 Randall's question 07:32 Our response to Randall 14:21 Doing it right 18:23 Other tactics 21:10 Mix in some accelerated flight training 22:50 Offer flight training to the students at your school 24:45 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Mike and Sean discuss the most difficult aspects of obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate and the common pitfalls that make over 80% of people quit flight training. Be sure to go to the app store and DOWNLOWN OUR APP! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: [email protected]   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:12 DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP 02:40 Sean's sightings 05:10 Episode intro 06:05 80% of of people quit flight training 09:32 Money 11:26 Need to commit 12:09 Time 13:33 Lack of motivation 17:05 Rare that students can't figure it out 20:37 Serious business 22:57 Math requirements 26:50 Final tips 28:12 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Mike and Sean answer a question about dealing with having to tell passengers no and discuss other situations that can cause you to have a difficult day as a pilot. Go to the app store and download our new app! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: [email protected]   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Viewer/listener's question 02:29 Corporate pilot vs Airline pilot perspective 04:59 Sean's 3 step process for dealing with passengers 06:52 Mike's advice for dealing with bad situations as a pilot 08:06 Common problems pilots deal with 15:53 "Get Home-Itis" 17:50 " Reverse Get Home-Itis" 19:52 New products at https://www.propilotplaybook.com/ 20:04 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!

Mike and Sean interview Brandon after recently failing his Private Pilot Checkride. However, there's a lot more to this story than what you might think. This is a great story for anyone who is getting close to taking their first Practical Pilot Test. DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at: [email protected]   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Brandon's introduction and background 05:56 Brandon's flight training 11:00 Private pilot checkride 20:54 No sleep 23:20 Weather 27:00 Ferry pilot problems 32:50 The oral starts 36:00 Family friend died 40:35 Plane doesn't start 43:50 Flight portion begins 44:10 Cross-country snafu 46:40 Engine out procedures 51:05 A huge learning experience 1:00:10 Won't see these stories on the internet 1:02:53 We learn from failing 1:04:40 Brandon's shout out to Pro-Pilot Playbook 1:06:05 Wrap up- TAKE ACTION!