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Ep148: Learn from Failure, and Find Airline Success
Manage episode 422855924 series 3439827
In this episode, we chat with Jimmy to dissect a pivotal moment in his aviation career—a failed job interview at a legacy airline. Delve into Jimmy's journey from the excitement of potential opportunities to the hard lessons learned from rejection and how he harnessed these experiences to eventually achieve his dreams. Tune in to gain invaluable insights that could steer your own career path toward success.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
How to navigate and recover from career setbacks and failed interviews within the aviation industry
The importance of self-awareness, humility, and proper preparation for airline interviews
Strategies for articulating experiences and skills effectively during high-stakes interviews
Benefits of diversifying applications across multiple airlines
Insights into transitioning from flight operations to roles that combine piloting with managerial responsibilities
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED
02:50 ExpressJet
05:00 American Airlines
06:12 DFW Airport
13:16 Sabre
19:14 Envoy Air
30:40 United Airlines
30:41 Delta
47:44 Goldman Sachs
CONNECT WITH US
Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!
If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!
SPONSOR
Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US.
If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 x120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®.
Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.
185 episodes
Manage episode 422855924 series 3439827
In this episode, we chat with Jimmy to dissect a pivotal moment in his aviation career—a failed job interview at a legacy airline. Delve into Jimmy's journey from the excitement of potential opportunities to the hard lessons learned from rejection and how he harnessed these experiences to eventually achieve his dreams. Tune in to gain invaluable insights that could steer your own career path toward success.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
How to navigate and recover from career setbacks and failed interviews within the aviation industry
The importance of self-awareness, humility, and proper preparation for airline interviews
Strategies for articulating experiences and skills effectively during high-stakes interviews
Benefits of diversifying applications across multiple airlines
Insights into transitioning from flight operations to roles that combine piloting with managerial responsibilities
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED
02:50 ExpressJet
05:00 American Airlines
06:12 DFW Airport
13:16 Sabre
19:14 Envoy Air
30:40 United Airlines
30:41 Delta
47:44 Goldman Sachs
CONNECT WITH US
Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!
If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!
SPONSOR
Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US.
If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 x120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®.
Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.
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