Whaaaats up AV Nerds! I can't believe we are already on SEASON 2 EPISODE 5! Mind bloowwn away with so many amazing guests, and our next one is no exception.
Are you a helicopter pilot? Are you thinking about making the switch to the airlines? Well this episode is for you! We're here to chat with Scott Gendron; USCG rescue swimmer veteran, former helicopter pilot, previous Skywest Captain, and current 747 new hire at Kalitta Air. Have you ever wondered what your path could look like to transition into the airlines from a helicopter career? We're here to get you the scoop on what it was like for Scott, and how long it took him to go from helos to heavys. Later in the episode Diane and Scott reminisce on some crazy stories from the good old Coast Guard days.
Stick around until the end of the episode for a summary of the Restricted ATP requirements that you will need if you are planning to change up your career.
**Episode Rated PG13 for some adult language**