Pilot to Pilot is the podcast for anyone who flies — or dreams about it. Host Justin Siems sits down with airline captains, bush pilots, CFIs, and everyone in between for honest conversations about the path to the cockpit, the grind of the career, and the love of flying that keeps us coming back. Whether you're a student pilot chasing your first solo or a captain with 20,000 hours, there's a seat for you here. New episodes weekly.
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About the host
Justin Siems hosts Pilot to Pilot, a leisure show with 367 episodes published.
363: Fighter Pilot. Snowbird Team Leader. Filmmaker. Rob “Scratch” Mitchell on Leading Through Loss, Chasing Excellence, and Finding a New Sky
Jun 24, 20261h 24mEp. 363S1
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E361: Electric Planes, Forest Fires & Vancouver Island: A Canadian Pilot's Unconventional Path
May 28, 20261h 3mEp. 361S1
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E360: No Pilot's License, No Problem: How Marci Veronie Climbed to the Top of Aviation Without Ever Leaving the Ground
May 19, 202653mEp. 361S1
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E359: The End of Spirit Airlines: What Happened, What's Next, and What It Means for Pilots
May 7, 202651mEp. 359S1
Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2 at 3am, and in this episode Justin sits down with Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to unpack what happened and what comes next. T
E358: Spirit Going Under? United-American Rumors & 2026 Pilot Hiring Forecast — Jim Higgins Returns
Apr 28, 20261h 5mEp. 3580
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E356: From SWAT to Corporate Jet Pilot - How Josh Changed Careers and Built a Life in Aviation
Apr 14, 20261h 13mEp. 356S1
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E355: From 9/11 to Special Ops: Flying Secret Missions
Mar 3, 20261h 9mEp. 355S1
Most pilots dream of smooth 10,000-foot runways. Tyler Flagg trained to land a 30,000-pound aircraft on a 25-foot dirt strip… in total darkness. After 9/11 changed his life trajectory, Tyler went from zero aviation backg
Ep. 354: Trent Palmer | FAA Called On Me Twice, Lost My License, and Almost Quit Flying
Feb 24, 20261h 26mEp. 354S1
He's the most-requested guest in Pilot to Pilot history — and the wait was worth it. Trent Palmer, recreational bush pilot and one of aviation's most recognized YouTube creators, finally sits down with Justin for a raw,
Flying the San Diego Coastline at 15 Knots | Chancy Arnold
Feb 11, 202642mEp. 353S1
Ever wonder what it's like to fly slower than freeway traffic — on purpose? Chancy Arnold is a banner tow pilot flying a Super Cub up and down the San Diego beaches, and in this episode he breaks down everything about th
E352: From Oshkosh to Lakeland: Gene Conrad on Running Sun 'n Fun's $7M Aviation Spectacular
Feb 3, 202658mEp. 352S1
What does it take to run one of the world's largest aviation events? Gene Conrad, President and CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence and Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, pulls back the curtain on Florida's premier aviati
E351: Type Rated at 800 Hours: Building a Corporate Aviation Career Early | Ariel Johnson
Jan 27, 202655mEp. 351S1
In Episode 351, Justin sits down with Ariel Johnson (@whiskeyflies on Instagram), a North Carolina-based flight instructor who earned her Citation type rating at just 800 hours. At not even 21 years old, Arielle shares h
E350: Inside Air Traffic Control: What Controllers Really See, Think, and Want Pilots to Know
Jan 22, 20261h 27mEp. 350S1
Ever wondered what air traffic controllers actually see on their screens when you check in? Or why they sometimes seem frustrated with certain pilot behaviors? In this eye-opening conversation, Marcus Miller (aka Prop Ha
E349: Building Time as a CFI: Luke's Journey from ATP to 900 Hours
Jan 16, 202655mEp. 349S1
In this episode, I sit down with Luke, a flight instructor based in Utah who's currently at around 900 hours and grinding his way toward the airlines. Luke shares his experience going through ATP Flight Training in just
E348: Nick Fialka's Unconventional Path and Interview Secrets
Jan 13, 20261h 24mEp. 348S1
Not every pilot's journey starts with dreams of flight—some begin with a challenge and a bottle of Eagle Rare bourbon. In this episode, we sit down with Nick Fialka, captain at a major airline, host of the Ready for Push
THE PILOT TO PILOT MAGAZINE HAS LANDED!!!!! Thirteen articles + thirteen companion podcasts. Read. Listen. Share. Thinking about making the jump from fractional to the airlines—or wondering which path is right for you? I
E346: Inside Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 with Jorg Neumann & Sebastian Wloch
Dec 9, 202544mEp. 346S1
Podcast Title: Building the Ultimate Flight Simulator: Inside Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 with Jorg Neumann & Sebastian Wloch Podcast Description: Join host Justin Seams as he sits down with Jorg Neumann (Head of Microsoft
E345: Three Surgeries, Multiple Rejections, One Dream: Jake Tishman's Journey to the Airlines
Nov 25, 20251h 15mEp. 345S1
In this powerful Thanksgiving episode, host Justin Siems sits down with A320 Captain Jake Tishman to discuss one of the most inspiring aviation journeys you'll hear. Jake shares his decade-long battle with an autoimmune
E344: Fighter Pilot to 777 - Emergencies, 9/11 Scrambles and Flying Drew Brees
Nov 18, 20251h 15mEp. 344S1
Former Air Force F-15 pilot Roy “Deacon” Qualls shares incredible stories from a 38-year aviation career that includes scrambling to intercept Air Force One on 9/11, crash-landing a burning OV-10 at McCarran Airport, and
E343 - When Will Pilot Hiring Boom Again? Industry Trends & Airline Strategy
Oct 14, 20251h 0mEp. 343S1
In this state-of-the-industry episode, host Justin Seals sits down with Dr. Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to break down what's really happening in aviation right now. They cover: W
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Pilot to Pilot is hosted by Justin Siems. The show is categorised under leisure (aviation) and has published 367 episodes.
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Pilot to Pilot has published 367 episodes.
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