The Southwest Formula: No PBS. No Widebodies. No Retirement Problems. From a Southwest Airlines Captain
Why do some airline pilots retire at 65 and never fly again — while others immediately go looking for another flying job?
Why do some airline pilots retire at 65 and never fly again — while others immediately go looking for another flying job?
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Everyone wants to know the hourly pay rate. But if you’re serious about a career at Delta Airlines, the pay rate is the least interesting part of the conversation. In this episode of Mach Mentality, I sit down with Tyrone Floyd — a Delta A330 captain with 29…
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube When a USAF F-15E Strike Eagle is shot down in hostile territory, the mission doesn’t end—it begins. In this episode, we go inside the world of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) with Colonel Cliff Latta, a retired U.S. Air Force A-10 pilot with over 4,000 hours in the…
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube On September 11, 2001, what began as a routine flight to Washington, D.C. quickly turned into one of the most uncertain and historic moments in aviation history. In this episode of Mach Mentality, a long-time friendship between two pilots (Juan and Eric) takes center stage as they recount…