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#8 - Taking the Path Less Traveled W / Jamie Brooks (aka One Nut Nightmare)
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In this episode of The Aspiring Pilot Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Brooks—better known online as One Nut Nightmare—to unpack his unconventional and inspiring journey into aviation.
Before earning his wings, Jamie spent years teaching English in South Korea and skydiving. That skydiving passion eventually opened the door to his first flying gig—jump flying—which led to flight instructing, and later, float planes, aerial survey, and remote bush flying.
Jamie reflects on the winding road that brought him here, sharing why he initially spent too much time focused on future goals instead of enjoying the process. He offers advice on what he would have done differently in flight training, especially for those eyeing their first float job.
We also dive into what it really takes to succeed in aviation training—touching on the importance of self-study, self-motivation, discipline, and accountability. Jamie shares actionable tips for landing your first pilot job and setting realistic expectations as you move through the training pipeline.
On a more personal note, Jamie opens up about his battles with ulcerative colitis and testicular cancer, and how those experiences shaped his mindset and priorities. We explore the connection between physical and mental health and how pilots can better care for both while pursuing demanding flying careers.
This episode is packed with honest insights, hard lessons, and practical advice for anyone looking to forge their own path in aviation.
Website: https://www.onenutnightmare.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@onenutnightmare
Chapters
1. Welcome to the Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:01:18)
3. What first drew you to aviation? (00:01:37)
4. You’ve gone down a pretty unconventional route (00:07:03)
5. Advice for up and coming commercial pilots (00:13:32)
6. Who thrives in Bush/Remote float flying? (00:15:16)
7. What I would've done differently (Pilot Training) (00:17:20)
8. Flight school experience (00:20:59)
9. Tips for pilots looking to land their first job (00:28:54)
10. Teaching ~~> Flying (00:34:25)
11. Flight Training versus Commercial world (00:40:12)
12. Traditional Post-Secondary vs Flight Training (Feat Oilers Fans) (00:44:34)
13. What is Jamie's version of success in aviation? (00:52:55)
14. Has flying been what you expected it to be? (00:58:03)
15. Staying healthy as a pilot (01:01:36)
16. What's next for Jamie? (01:13:52)
17. Outro + Jamie's social media + Website / Support hub (01:18:45)
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