Welcome to My Next 1500 — a podcast for ambitious pilots who think differently. Hosted by Jason, a professional pilot, this show explores what it really takes to thrive in aviation. Not just survive the next 1,500 hours. From student pilot struggles to jet cockpit breakthroughs, we dive deep into the mindsets, habits, and decisions that shape successful aviation careers. Through candid interviews with working pros, instructors, recruiters, and industry insiders — plus solo episodes packed wi ...
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Should You Skip College for Flight Training? Airline vs. Corporate Pilot Life + Flight School Scams & CFI Red Flags
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36:05🎙 LIVE: Should You Skip College for Flight Training? Airline vs. Corporate Pilot Life + Flight School Scams & CFI Red Flags 📅 August 7th | The Pilot’s Discord Morning Show Today’s episode is packed with raw insights, hot takes, and no-filter pilot talk: ✈️ College vs. No College – Do you really need a degree to get hired at the airlines? Or should …
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A320 First Officer & Corporate Pilot React to Brutal Checkride Story
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50:41🎙️ Corporate Pilot Theo & A320 First Officer Ben Join the Pilot’s Discord Daily! Today’s live episode is one of our most important yet. We unpack a raw, emotional story from a pilot who failed their 121 checkride — their fourth checkride failure — and was asked to resign just days later. Now, they’re jobless, supporting a child, and unsure of their…
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Pilot Career Advice, Checkride Failures, & Going Independent (ft. Theo - Corporate Pilot)
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37:30In this pilot episode, we dive deep into the realities of building a career in aviation—especially when the journey doesn’t go as planned. Jason is joined by Theo, a corporate pilot flying the Challenger 650, to talk shop, share stories, and give real, honest advice for pilots navigating setbacks. ▶️ Topics Covered: Life flying the Challenger 650 C…
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From 400 Hours to a 24-Year Corporate Pilot Career – Wayne’s Story
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45:36Meet Wayne, a seasoned corporate pilot with a 24-year tenure flying jets across the U.S. and internationally. In this episode, Wayne walks us through his aviation journey—from skipping college classes to chasing his dream of becoming a pilot, instructing with just a few students, and landing his first regional airline job with only 400 hours total …
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Airbus 320 First Officer Ben - From Fear of Flying to Major Legacy Airline Pilot
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1:46:54Pilot Journey: From Fear of Flying to Major Legacy Airline Pilot - Ben's Story Join us as we dive deep into Ben's incredible journey from initially being terrified of flying to becoming a major legacy airline captain. In this episode, Ben shares his fascinating origin story, overcoming early fears, navigating challenges such as air sickness, and pr…
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