Best Learjet Podcasts (2025)

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191. Should You Sign a $75K Contract Just to Chase PIC Time? 1:29:20

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Dylan recaps his brutal post-“ATC meltdown” commute and rants about the GA ban at 12 major airports while Max counters with cub flying and Chicago layover tips (including a dangerously spicy El Chingón). In the mailbag, listeners call the guys out for drifting toward aspiring-pilot advice, recommend MU-2 and airline YouTube channels, drop a credit-…

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190. What's Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation? 58:21

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Dr. Chris Broyhill returns to break down the latest Air Comp Calculator data and what it means for 2025 pilot compensation. Dylan and Max dig into the trends, the slowdown in wage growth, and how bizav departments are navigating post-COVID market corrections. They also talk negotiation strategy, job titles that actually matter, and Broyhill's new 6…

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190. What’s Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation? 58:21

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Dr. Chris Broyhill returns to break down the latest Air Comp Calculator data and what it means for 2025 pilot compensation. Dylan and Max dig into the trends, the slowdown in wage growth, and how bizav departments are navigating post-COVID market corrections. They also talk negotiation strategy, job titles that actually matter, and Broyhill’s new 6…

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189. Can You Survive 900 Hours a Year on a One-Hour Callout? 1:51:18

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Max kicks off his annual training rant—breaking down the highs, lows, and downright absurd moments of recurrent at “the training center.” Dylan adds perspective on flight training efficiency and why a great instructor makes all the difference. The mailbag delivers everything from a new layover guide in Portsmouth to a 14-year-old aircraft dealer to…

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188. How Can Pilots Build Wealth Beyond the Flight Deck? 56:48

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Tim Pope, CFP® and founder of 360 Aviation Advisors, joins Dylan and Max to talk about how pilots can make smarter financial moves—on and off the line. From variable pay to early retirement and crashpad cash flow, Tim breaks down what makes pilot finances uniquely tricky and how to stay ahead of turbulence. The crew also dives into taxes, schedulin…

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187. Is turbine PIC in 91/135 the fastest lane to legacy? 1:15:42

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We kick off with Southwest red-eye shenanigans, hot/high GA drama departing PRC in a 150, and Max’s backcountry “mesa strip” adventure (with hard data from the STOL-mate). The Mailbag is full: 2,500-hour 135 pilots debating regionals, cockpit sun-shade gear, commuting to MEM in your own A36, first flights post-PPL, time-building without a CFI, and …

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186. First Officers: How Do You Speak Up Without Getting Shut Down? 1:11:04

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Colin and Mara'D—both airline FOs and cast members from The Rehearsal—join Max and Dylan to dissect the tricky dynamics of speaking up in the right seat. Why is it so hard, and what makes it easier? The crew digs into SOP gaps, CRM training, real-world examples like Asiana 214, and the subtle art of being a chameleon in the cockpit. Plus: bizav vs.…

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185. Late-Bloomer Pilot: Fractional, Regional, or Wait It Out? 57:35

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184. How Do You Stay Resilient After Career Setbacks? w/ Capt Benny 1:05:50

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Benjamin Bailey (@flybenfly) joins Max and Dylan for an honest, hilarious deep dive into aviation’s influencer world, airline interview faceplants, and the realism gap on pilot social media. For professional pilots, this episode cuts through the curated BS to talk timing, authenticity, and bouncing back after setbacks. From CRM failures to career d…

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183. Can a Skydiver Pilot Make the Jump to the Big Leagues? 1:01:18

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Max rants about St. Louis still acting like it's O'Hare, but enjoys the accomodations. The mailbag covers creative GA commuting strategies and whether backcountry camping flights belong on a professional resume. Ted calls in on his drive home from the airport to share some bidding tips. Flight Advice closes with a skydiver pilot wondering if it's t…

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182. When the Flight Department’s Broken, Do You Stay or Go? 57:44

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A listener asks the question every pro pilot eventually faces: should you stay put and try to fix what’s broken in your flight department, or cut bait and move on? Dylan and Max bring in Jenny Showalter and Jim Lara to explore the real-world tradeoffs. From career coaching to leadership insights, they share what to weigh before pulling the ripcord—…

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182. When the Flight Department's Broken, Do You Stay or Go? 57:44

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A listener asks the question every pro pilot eventually faces: should you stay put and try to fix what's broken in your flight department, or cut bait and move on? Dylan and Max bring in Jenny Showalter and Jim Lara to explore the real-world tradeoffs. From career coaching to leadership insights, they share what to weigh before pulling the ripcord—…

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181. How Many Things Can Go Wrong on in the Idaho Backcountry? 54:53

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Max returns from the Idaho backcountry with a Cub full of stories—starter failures, in-flight repairs, surprise rafting, wildlife rescues, and nearly becoming the emergency contact for a hiker with a head injury. This standalone episode is a wild tale of aviation adventure, mechanical mayhem, and resourceful fixes. No mailbag or flight advice this …

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180. Is Pilot Hiring Heating Up Again? 1:33:28

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Dylan and Max sit down with James Onieal of Raven Careers for a wide-ranging industry update. James breaks down the latest pilot hiring trends across legacies, regionals, and corporate operators—and why networking still beats any resume hack. From CFIs grinding to 1,500 hours to regionals debating upgrade timing, to cadet program uncertainties and …

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179. What Happened to Those "Hard Days Off" You Promised Me? 59:29

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Dylan and Max connect from hotel rooms across the West, with Max prepping for his Cub camping trip to Idaho and Dylan testing out foam ear tips for his ProFlight headset (link in the show notes). In the Mailbag, listeners weigh in on commuting trade-offs, a gear-down hydraulic improvisation involving bottled water, and flying under Bravo airspace w…

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179. What Happened to Those “Hard Days Off” You Promised Me? 59:29

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Dylan and Max connect from hotel rooms across the West, with Max prepping for his Cub camping trip to Idaho and Dylan testing out foam ear tips for his ProFlight headset (link in the show notes). In the Mailbag, listeners weigh in on commuting trade-offs, a gear-down hydraulic improvisation involving bottled water, and flying under Bravo airspace w…

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178. What did the Mr Beast Challenge Pilot Do for 100 Days in a Jet? 1:23:13

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Corporate pilot (and MrBeast 100-day jet winner) Armando Carrion jumps in to unpack the ops behind living on a Hawker 800 for 100 straight days—no devices, no Netflix, just Part 91 brainpower and a lot of extension cords. We get into air-to-air formation over SoCal and the Grand Canyon (yep, with a Bonanza), CRM, and why Armando turned down the "do…

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177. Should You Spend $8K on a Seaplane Rating or a CFI? 55:02

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This week, Dylan and Max talk Oshkosh FOMO, a rogue taxiway takeoff, and some serious Midwestern rental car struggles. Mailbag highlights a listener mapping out his aviation career path and asking if it's possible to fly both corporate and airline gigs at once (spoiler: not easy). Flight Advice tackles how to best spend $8K of National Guard tuitio…

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176. Will a United Internship Trump Turbine Time? 56:47

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Max sweats through fence repairs in 110 °F while plotting an Idaho back-country Super Cub adventure, and Dylan tries (unsuccessfully) to review a "dad-grade" sun-hoodie. In the Mailbag we read spicy reviews, debate the sanity of commuting, and swap credit-card hacks for pilots living on per-diem. Flight-Advice gets heavyweight help from James Oniea…

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175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now? 55:13

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Max walks into a 737 cockpit guarded by a five-inch hula girl and promptly invents the “Shakira Scale” for bumps in flight . Listener mailbag hits everything from the best starter credit card for flight instructors to whether a degree really matters and if paying $5 K for ATP-CTP is smart when you’re 49 and eyeing the next hiring wave . In Flight A…

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174. B-17 to F-4: A 102-Year-Old WWII Aviator's Incredible Journey 52:56

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WWII & Vietnam combat pilot Col. Richard "Dick" Bushong takes us from 155-knot B-17 climbs to Mach 2.1 in the F-4, describing 28 hairy missions, dead-reckoning nav, and sheet-metal patch art. He's 102, still volunteers every Thursday at Tucson's 390th Memorial Museum, and wrote My Wars to capture the stories. Grab a coffee, tighten your formation, …

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174. B-17 to F-4: A 102-Year-Old WWII Aviator’s Incredible Journey 52:56

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WWII & Vietnam combat pilot Col. Richard “Dick” Bushong takes us from 155-knot B-17 climbs to Mach 2.1 in the F-4, describing 28 hairy missions, dead-reckoning nav, and sheet-metal patch art. He’s 102, still volunteers every Thursday at Tucson’s 390th Memorial Museum, and wrote My Wars to capture the stories. Grab a coffee, tighten your formation, …

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173. Descend Via Phraseology, Aviation YouTube Deep Dive, and CFI Survival Tips 59:42

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Dylan and Max are recording from hotel rooms across the country and catching up after some time off. They kick things off with a deep dive into aviation YouTube, comparing backcountry flying with ferrying retired Airbuses from Asia. In the mailbag, they respond to listeners with questions about juggling a corporate flying gig while working for a ma…

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172. What does it take to reinstate your lapsed CFI? 1:17:07

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Dylan and Max are joined (again) by everyone's favorite multi-hyphenate pilot, Seth Lake. This time, he walks them through the process of reinstating their expired CFI certificates—turns out it's not as terrifying as they thought. From FOIs to ACS, Seth breaks it down like a DPE Jedi. If you've let your CFI lapse, or you're just morbidly curious, t…

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171. What's the Right Way to Be a Low-Time SIC in BizAv? 47:43

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Max shares his PM flying grind and how soft pay is easing the sting—plus a soggy New Orleans beignet run. The Mailbag is loaded this week with tales from a long-haul trucker pilot, NetJets rejection therapy, type rating dilemmas, and the dreaded training contracts making a comeback. In Flight Advice, a low-time pilot lands a dream SIC gig and asks:…

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170. What Should You Do When the FAA Calls? 1:05:59

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Forrest Owens, aviation attorney and private pilot, joins Dylan and Max to dive into the often murky waters of FAA enforcement, pilot liability, and what every professional and private pilot needs to know before picking up the phone. From NASA reports to ADS-B nightmares, this episode is your legal safety briefing—with a side of GoPro caution. Pilo…

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169. Should You Bet Your Career on an Aviation Degree? 47:38

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Dylan and Max kick off with hotel room hacks and tire maintenance DIYs (bed liner on bush wheels, anyone?). In the mailbag, listeners chime in on cicadas, bar recs, AI dolls, and a heartfelt shoutout to a rockstar CFI. Flight Advice features a double header: first, whether to stick with an aviation degree or pivot, and second, a pilot blindsided by…

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168. Should You Chase Turbine Time in Dubai? 1:04:42

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Dylan and Max debut their slick new intro track, give a proper welcome to their AI assistant "Reginald Sage," and swap tales from off-airport landings and Vegas tire goo mysteries. The Mailbag is packed with listener feedback on etiquette videos, bird segments, and even a nighttime trucking dispatch. In Flight Advice, a 26-year-old CFI wonders if a…

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167. What Happens When the Market and Your Airline Career Both Stall? 55:42

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Tim Pope returns to the 21.Five cockpit with a fresh instrument rating and a new venture—360 Aviation Advisors. He breaks down Q1’s market turbulence, political biases in financial behavior, and how pilots can prep for leaner flying days. Plus, Dylan and Max dive into “Captain Lifestyle Syndrome” and how to navigate financial FOMO with some flight …

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191. Should You Sign a $75K Contract Just to Chase PIC Time? 1:29:20

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190. What's Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation? 58:21

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190. What’s Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation? 58:21

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189. Can You Survive 900 Hours a Year on a One-Hour Callout? 1:51:18

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188. How Can Pilots Build Wealth Beyond the Flight Deck? 56:48

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187. Is turbine PIC in 91/135 the fastest lane to legacy? 1:15:42

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186. First Officers: How Do You Speak Up Without Getting Shut Down? 1:11:04

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185. Late-Bloomer Pilot: Fractional, Regional, or Wait It Out? 57:35

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184. How Do You Stay Resilient After Career Setbacks? w/ Capt Benny 1:05:50

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183. Can a Skydiver Pilot Make the Jump to the Big Leagues? 1:01:18

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182. When the Flight Department’s Broken, Do You Stay or Go? 57:44

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182. When the Flight Department's Broken, Do You Stay or Go? 57:44

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181. How Many Things Can Go Wrong on in the Idaho Backcountry? 54:53

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180. Is Pilot Hiring Heating Up Again? 1:33:28

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179. What Happened to Those "Hard Days Off" You Promised Me? 59:29

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179. What Happened to Those “Hard Days Off” You Promised Me? 59:29

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178. What did the Mr Beast Challenge Pilot Do for 100 Days in a Jet? 1:23:13

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177. Should You Spend $8K on a Seaplane Rating or a CFI? 55:02

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176. Will a United Internship Trump Turbine Time? 56:47

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175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now? 55:13

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174. B-17 to F-4: A 102-Year-Old WWII Aviator's Incredible Journey 52:56

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174. B-17 to F-4: A 102-Year-Old WWII Aviator’s Incredible Journey 52:56

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173. Descend Via Phraseology, Aviation YouTube Deep Dive, and CFI Survival Tips 59:42

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172. What does it take to reinstate your lapsed CFI? 1:17:07

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171. What's the Right Way to Be a Low-Time SIC in BizAv? 47:43

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170. What Should You Do When the FAA Calls? 1:05:59

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169. Should You Bet Your Career on an Aviation Degree? 47:38

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168. Should You Chase Turbine Time in Dubai? 1:04:42

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167. What Happens When the Market and Your Airline Career Both Stall? 55:42