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Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka
Aviation
Aviation Industry
Pilot Training
Flight Training
Career Opportunities
Networking
Interview Preparation
United Airlines
Career Development
Job Interviews
Crew Resource Management
Mentorship
Aviation Careers
American Airlines
Pilot Career Development
Leadership
Commercial Aviation
Aviation Safety
Work-Life Balance
Mortgages

If you're looking to enter the commercial aviation industry, we've got the right podcast for you! With pilot and interview coach Nik Fialka as your host, we will deliver exceptional and insightful content to help you understand the landscape of professional aviation. We will help you organize your thoughts, score interview points, and ace the aviation recruitment process. You will get a deep dive ... more

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Career success comes from consistent, incremental improvement - not comparison, perfection or one big breakthrough. This episode reflects on conversations at the 2026 Latino Professionals in Aerospace Expo and explains that "Rising" means getting 1% ... more

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You don't have to wait until you leave the military to start your airline pilot journey. Marine Gino Morato shares how he balances active duty, family, and flight training while working toward an airline career.

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What happens when the opportunity you've been waiting for arrives, but you're not ready for it? This episode draws a powerful connection between aviation's coffin corner and the career mistakes that leave pilots with no margin for error.

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What does it take to change the way pilots learn to fly? In this episode, Nik Fialka sits down with Charlie Gregoire, founder of Redbird Flight, to explore how a simulator built in a Texas barn grew into a company helping shape the future of aviation... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Gregoire
Founder of Redbird Flight
Redbird Flight
Episode: Ep 393 The Redbird Story: Building the Future of Flight Training
Adam Uhan
Co-founder of The Pilot Network and organizer of TPNX
The Pilot Network
Episode: Ep 391 Stop Pitching, Start Connecting
Rob Dumovic
Owner of Spread Aviation; DPE; professional aerobatics instructor
Spread Aviation
Episode: Ep 387 Fly Better, Fly Safer: The Power of Aerobatic Training
Haley Ageton
Spitfire coach, former Air Force C-130 pilot; OBAP attendee
Spitfire Elite Interview Consulting (as referenced)
Episode: Ep 389 The Power of the Pilot Network
Justin Ritter
Director of Pilot Hiring, United Airlines
United Airlines
Episode: Ep 385 United Airlines Pilot Hiring: What Recruiters REALLY Look For in 2026
Joshua Lee
President of RTAG (Rotary to Air Group)
RTAG
Episode: Ep 383 Pilots Are Getting Hired! How to Win at RTAG 2026
David Spektor
Founder of Airos (Aeros Logbook)
Airos (Aeros Logbook)
Episode: Ep 381 The Logbook Mistakes Pilots Need to Know About
Claudia Zapata Cardone
President of the Latino Professionals in Aerospace (LPA)
Latino Professionals in Aerospace (LPA)
Episode: Ep 379 LPA 2026: Amazing Career Opportunities in Aviation and Aerospace
Alan Johnson
Vice President of Flight Operations at American Airlines
American Airlines
Episode: Ep 378 OBAP '26 The Path to American Airlines from Somone Who Knows!

Host

Nik Fialka
Host of Ready 4 Pushback

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • THE Aviation Industry Podcast!

    Nik does an amazing job keeping you up to date on the ever-changing aviation industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spbpigeon
    United States2 months ago
  • Must Listen!

    As an aviation enthusiast, this is absolutely one of the top podcasts out there. I enjoy listening to every episode as Nik has fantastic guests who come on with a variety of incredible backgrounds and a wide array of perspective. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlyBoyCC
    United States2 months ago
  • A great show for aviators in all stages of life

    Nik’s show has been a great resource as I look to move from military to civilian aviation. Thanks for a great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rdcook89
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Insights

    Nik is a fantastic human being who always has good info. He brings in some amazing guests that provide great insight into the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wheels004
    United States9 months ago
  • My #1 ✈️ Podcast

    You can tell this guy genuinely cares about getting others to their dream flying job. Specific techniques to land your interview, All the top guests, Authentic stories that will get you fired up about the dream !✈️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Sheets
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise practical interview tips and real-world guest insights.
The show is a go-to resource for military-to-civilian aviation transitions and interview prep.
The host's passion and guest lineup are consistently motivating for pilots at all stages.

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Ep 393 The Redbird Story: Building the Future of Flight Training
Q: What does the future look like? What is happening in the next five years at Redbird?
Gregoire says Redbird is focusing on its core local flight-school market while continuing to grow its K-12 aviation education business. He also expects the company to move toward cockpit-replica simulators over the next three to four years.
Ep 393 The Redbird Story: Building the Future of Flight Training
Q: How did you end up getting into the aviation industry?
Gregoire got interested in flying after his father bought an airplane and invited him to earn a pilot's license. Later, when he could not afford to keep renting aircraft, he and family members and friends built a simulator, initially as a way to keep flying.
Ep 391 Stop Pitching, Start Connecting
Q: How does a pilot find out about TPM? Where do we go? Give me all the details.
Uhan points pilots to The Pilot Network website and describes its free TPN Talent recruiting portal, local chapters, TPNX expo, social accounts, Facebook group, TPN Pro, and TPN Go app.
Ep 391 Stop Pitching, Start Connecting
Q: When you get the opportunity to talk to some of these people and you notice the same kind of sequence they're going through, what's the first thing that you tell them?
Uhan advises distinguishing a booth conversation from an informal encounter, and recommends breaking the ice with genuine conversation rather than delivering a sales pitch.
Ep 381 The Logbook Mistakes Pilots Need to Know About
Q: How do you handle legacy paper logs or mixed digital/paper histories?
Pilots can anchor their history by carrying forward final paper values into Aeros and then gradually migrate entry-by-entry, aided by OCR and AI tools for transcription, with the system validating the data as it is entered.

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What is Ready 4 Pushback about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, career-focused show for aviation professionals and aspiring pilots, with a strong emphasis on interview performance, building flight hours, and navigating transitions between military and civilian aviation. Episodes frequently feature pilots, ATC professionals, EMS/HEMS personnel, and coaching veterans who share firsthand career trajectories, practical tactics for landing opportunities, and mindset strategies to stay prepared during hiring cycles. Noteworthy strengths include real-world networking tactics, candid discussions about pay and scheduling, and actionable coaching that blends career development with personal growth. The program likely appeals to listeners seeking concrete steps to advance in aviation, guidance for tou... more

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Recent guests on Ready 4 Pushback include:

1. Charlie Gregoire
2. Adam Uhan
3. Rob Dumovic
4. Haley Ageton
5. Justin Ritter
6. Joshua Lee
7. David Spektor
8. Claudia Zapata Cardone

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