PTC Industry Talks
We're here to bring you the best and brightest in the Aviation Industry, we will be speaking with industry experts on a wide range of topics, from career successes to career changes. The Aviation Industry is on the RISE and we're here to help you navigate through these unexpected times, whether you are entering or re-entering the workforce, this is the Pilot Podcast that you've been asking for.
Episodes
20 episodes
Getting your EASA License in SA
EASA exams in South Africa, the where, why and how you can write them.In this interview we talk with Alex Todd, head of training at 43 airschool on their recent partnership with Austrocontrol and approval as an examination out station for t...
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31:45
Relocating and operating in the Middle East. Is the grass really greener?
With the boom in air travel following years of contraction as a result of the COVID pandemic, airlines are finding themselves with increasing passenger demand and in need of experienced and qualified crew. The Middle East is one of these areas ...
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1:27:46
The Exciting World of Drones
Kyle tells us about the safety aspects and career opportunities in the Drone industry.
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1:00:51
The Importance of Aviation Specific Insurance
Find out what the difference between Disability Cover and Loss of License Cover is for Pilots. Make an informed decision about your Insurance to ensure you are covered for Aviation specific events.
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Episode 16
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51:33
Everything you need to know about your Aviation Medical.
Join us as we chat with Dr Mike Collins 👨🏻⚕️ The loss of an aviation medical can be devastating to a pilot, however, there are some choices you can make to increase the likelihood of a long and healthy aviation career. Join us as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:56
What to do when your pilot career-path doesn't go to plan
As young aviators, we often start our careers with a clear objective/goal in mind. This often includes a big jet and a (hopefully) bigger salary! However, life doesn’t always go to plan and sometimes thats for the best. For Pumelela that was on...
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Episode 13
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51:13
The Future of Diabetes in Aviation
Aviation boasts a very high safety record and is known to be a very safe form of travel, with major accidents and incidents being relatively low compared to thousands of flights taking place around the world every single day. A major contributi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:49
How I got my First Flying Job as a Pilot
“I need a job to get the experience, and the experience to get a job” is a popular quote amongst many. In South Africa, the mark of hours is much smaller and opportunities are not regularly available as in other countries around the world. In o...
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Episode 12
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47:42
What Really Happened with the Hansie Cronje Crash?
Today we are discussing the notorious Air Aquarius Flight HS-748, as many will know during a routine cargo run just South of George, South Africa, while carrying former SA Cricket Captain Hansie Cronje crashed into the mountain and took the liv...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:44
What Does The Future of Training Looking Like?
Join us as we speak with Philip Adrian the CEO of European Operator MPS, building the highest quality and most reliable FSTD’s in the market. Philip has an extensive career in aviation from flight and operation experience with big players like ...
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Episode 10
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1:01:16
ACMI Operations in Europe
Join us as we speak with Dirk Tromp who shortly after finishing high school received his Pilot Licence and Instructors Rating. Thereafter went on to operate for nation flag-carriers, domestic and charter operators as well as being a partner in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:32
Getting Your First Aviation Job!
Join us as we talk with Head of Training @43airschool, Alex Todd and Flight Instructor, Gareth Abrams 👨🏼✈️Not sure what to do after getting your Commercial Pilot Licence - we've got you covered with all the best insight scoops and advic...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:57
EASA Licence Conversion - everything you need to know!
Join us as we talk with Former SAA Captain Wayne Jolly 👨🏼✈️Shortly after mass retrenchments at SAA and the Covid Pandemic made many pilots in South Africa redundant, Wayne saw opportunity in Europe and used his downtime to obtain both h...
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Episode 7
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31:40
Upset Prevention & Recovery Training EXPLAINED
Today we are joined by Kevin Simmonds, a well-known and respected voice in the South African Commercial Aviation scene. Kevin operated the Boeing 737 for South African Carrier, Mango Airlines as Captain, Instructor and heads up the implementati...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:49
Will Pilot Training Organisations be able to match the coming demand?
Joining us on the podcast today is Maximilian Buerger, Founder and Managing Director from AFM.aero (an marketing intelligence platform for the pilot tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:05:11
What really happened on Nationwide Flight 723?
Joining us on the podcast today is Daniel Perry a First Officer at Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA).Daniel was the First Officer on Nationwide Flight 723 when on the 7th of November 2007 off RWY 01 out of Cape Town the Boeing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:12
Post Maintenance Test Flying in the Boeing 737
Joining us on the podcast today is Matthew Rogers a Boeing 737-800 Captain and Head of Mango Airlines Post Maintenance Program. Matthew has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and we're excited to bring his wisdom to the table wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:04:45
We're breaking down a Pilots License for you!
Are you looking to join the Aviation Industry? Well, you're in the right place! 👨🏼✈️We know that choosing a Flight School can be a difficult venture - that's why we're chatting with the Head of Training at Africa's largest Flight Schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:35
What does an Airline Operator look for when hiring Pilots?
SPONSOR SHOUT OUT - Located in the Heart of the Sunshine Coast - 43 Air School is Africa's best and busiest Flight School offering a wide range of aviation courses from a Private Pilots Licence, Airline Pilots Licence, Airc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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56:20