21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
21Five PodcastA podcast for Professional Pilots, by Professional Pilots. Join hosts Dylan and Max, both professional pilots with backgrounds in Flight Instructing, Airlines, and Business Aviation, on their quest to improve as travelers, pilots, and professionals. Expect to find interesting conversations with industry experts in a variety of aviation fields, thought-provoking discussions on hot topics, and hilar... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationLeisure | |||
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Rob Zettel joins Dylan and Max to tell the story of flying MiG-21s and MiG-23s with the USAF's secretive Red Eagles under the Constant Peg program. For professional pilots, it's a fascinating look at training, aircraft handling, risk management, and ... more
Max gets wrecked by a closed mariscos truck, discovers there are still 727 flight engineers in the wild, and goes full test-pilot mode in his Cub after finding Bush Air's backcountry training content. In the Mailbag, we hear about expat pilot furloug... more
James Onieal of Raven Careers returns to break down the current pilot hiring market across the majors, regionals, cargo operators, fractionals, and cadet programs. He explains why hiring remains competitive, why ATP-CTP is becoming a practical minimu... more
Dylan and Max return from aggressively vacationing with biplane rides, glacier dog sledding, Telluride approaches, and a real single-engine checkride landing at Prescott. They break down United's unusual diversion into Luke Air Force Base, swap diver... more
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- Great podcast
Love the podcast!! As a student pilot with aspirations to fly for the majors I love hearing from people in the industry and what their life is like.
Apple Podcasts5Drew.aviator514
United Statesa month ago - I saw Max in the wild!
I am an avid listener of the 21.Five show and I always enjoy the salty humor, occasional political innuendo and general good aviation vibes. During a recent trip to one of SWA’s hot spots, my FO was showing me the secret routes from the terminal to the hotel. During our discussions of various hazards the we would endure during our 12-15 minute walk through the underground hallway including possible flooding, closed subway stations, falling ceiling tiles and various molds and mildew, we spotted a... more
Apple Podcasts5A flierUnited States2 months ago - Line up for kisses
Great show gentlemen! In comment to ep 212, I too have witnessed the lineup of flight attendants meeting the Captain and receiving kisses on the cheek while on layover in NYC. More commonly in SEA and SFO are the Japanese and Korean crews lined up and bowing to each other before they enter the crew vans. I imagine it is part of an inspection before they report for work with the high visibility and emphasis on saving face in Asian cultures. Unfortunately, no video evidence.
Cheers! Jesse
Apple Podcasts5Gutie04United States3 months ago - New Sticker Idea
I think you’ve found your next sticker idea: „Wake up wrecked in the Hilton somewhere!“ - The 21.5 Show.
Love the show, been listening for a long time now. I recommend it to all the aspiring pilots I work with or speak with. From student pilots to guys like me trying go from Marine Corps V22s (Shout out to Dan mentioned in a previous episode) to the Majors. Keep up the great work guys! Always informative and entertaining. „Fake it ‚til you make it!“ Semper Fidelis. Mark.
Apple Podcasts5Noswet261United States4 months ago - Top of the heap
Best aviation podcast out there at the moment. Nice work guys. Us pro pilots enjoy your perspective and relevant humor. James “right” O’Neal tho. Maybe jettison him. Dude is impossible to listen to. Otherwise, Great job fellas. Love the show.
Apple Podcasts5Crazy192837United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #7 | United States/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #177 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Canada/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Italy/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Germany/Leisure/Aviation |
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What is 21.FIVE about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two professional pilots host a candid, informal show focused on real-world aviation careers, training, compensation, and industry dynamics. Episodes pair practical career advice with lighthearted banter, deep dives into pay, contracts, leadership, safety, and disruption (e.g., carrier shutdowns, layoffs, or training bottlenecks), and plenty of listener questions and guest perspectives. Notable threads include seniority versus quality of life, data-driven salary discussions, and leadership development for pilots, all delivered with humor and approachable storytelling that appeals to current and aspiring aviation professionals. The format often blends actionable guidance with entertaining anecdotes, making it a useful resource for career plan... more
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Recent guests on 21.FIVE include:
1. Dan Smith
2. Timothy Pope
3. Kyle Freiberger
4. Mike Sferrazza
5. Juan Browne
6. Dan Boedigheimer
7. Brian Small
8. Tim Schoenauer
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