Squawk Ident - an Aviation Podcast

Squawk Ident - an Aviation Podcast

At Squawk Ident we explore the many pathways to an aviation profession, the challenges that a professional aviator can expect in today’s market place, and we share many stories along the way. Join in on the conversation with your hosts Av8rTony, Captain Roger, Captain Rob, Alex, and Terry.

Episodes

January 28, 2025 115 mins

recorded on 20JAN2025


Today’s flight launches the first Squawk Ident podcast flight of the 2025, and the first show of season 7 . On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob, Alex, and Terry discuss the 2024 holiday season and how we handled a record setting year of travel. 

We also take a look at how to stay safe out on a layover. I am excited to catch up with most of the Squawk Ident crew and we are even joined by a featured guest f...

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As 2024 come to a close, the staff at Squawk Ident headquarters have some exciting news.

Stay tuned for season 7 coming soon in early 2025.


Happy Holiday Season from Av8rTony, Roger, Rob, Alex, and Terry!

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October 24, 2024 118 mins

recorded 18OCT2024

Welcome aboard Flight 148 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Time is Money

On today’s flight I am joined by Captain Roger. Together, we discuss the FAA ruling that removes CFI expiration dates, what it means to take your final flight west, an update on the aviation job hunt, beyond perimeter flights, and how to overthrow a sitting union president.

So stick with us as we discuss all this and more on this, the 148th epi...

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August 28, 2024 150 mins

Recorded on 23AUG2024

Welcome aboard Flight 147 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - CV Bullet Points

On today’s flight Av8rTony, Roger, Alex, and Terry discuss the current state of the aviation industry and how it affects pilot career growth.  We also talk about resume building and the exciting transition from flight instructor to 121/135 pilot. 

We also share in the privilege of speaking with Captain Keith Wolzinger. The first time Capt...

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July 12, 2024 122 mins

recorded 07JUL2024

Welcome aboard Flight 146 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - WOCL Flying

On today’s flight Captain Roger,Terry S., and I discuss flight benefits, the downward trend in hiring practices, jet lag, and what is WOCL. We will also take a look at the history and development of the Dallas Fort/Worth International Airport.

So stick with us as we discuss all this, the 146th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.  

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May 25, 2024 118 mins

recorded on 22MAY2024


Welcome aboard Flight 145 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - the Cliché.

On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob, and Terry discuss what we have all been up to over the last few months and why the Squawk Ident Podcast has been in the hanger over the past few months.

We also discuss unexpected emergencies, fuel leaks, Mx delays, the importance of a good walk around, and reserve rule enhancements. We also talk about A.I.D...

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March 23, 2024 130 mins

recorded on the 19MAR2024


Welcome aboard Flight 144 of the Squawk Ident podcast - When the Music Stops. On today’s flight Roger and I discuss the media’s myopic lens over the recent rash of United aircraft making headlines. We also discuss the alleged slowdown of airline pilot hiring practices, and we discuss how you can get your hands on Delta Airlines aircraft trading cards.

We are also joined today by a Legacy Airlines 73...

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February 17, 2024 117 mins

recorded on 12FEB2024

Welcome aboard Flight 143 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - A Good Foundation is Key

On today’s flight Rob, Alex, and I discuss go-arounds and when you should do them, and how the FAA is pushing back on the potential age 67 rule.


We also have the honor in speaking with a guest who started his aviation career at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he earned himself a bachelors in Aviation Techno...

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January 16, 2024 85 mins

recorded on 14JAN2024

Welcome aboard Flight 142 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, Aviation Networking.

On today’s flight Alex D and I discuss winter flight schedules, how NOT to show up for an interview, and the best ways to get your airline application looked at.

We also have the honor in speaking with a guest who has work experience on both sides of the cockpit door. All this and more on this, the 142nd episode of the Squawk Ident P...

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December 16, 2023 115 mins

recorded on 15DEC2023

On today’s flight, as we approach the end of 2023, we celebrate Season 5’s final flight. Captain Roger, Alex D., Terry S., and Av8rTony discuss the required flexibility of Part 91 & 135 schedules vs. airline schedules, temporary duty assignments and commuting, 750hrs at Sandpiper, distractions of tech, and the inevitability of the age 67 ruling. So stay with us as we run our final checklists as we prepare ...

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November 5, 2023 157 mins

Recorded on 30OCT2023

Welcome aboard Flight 140 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Flying High. 

On today’s flight we visit with almost all of the Squawk Ident Crew, on the same flight. We discuss a range of topics from low visibility take-offs, pilot hiring, and how to show up prepared to an interview.  We also discuss international charts, the NOS vs Jeppesen debate , and Mental Health breakdowns and the stigma to ask for help.

 So st...

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September 28, 2023 110 mins

recorded on 26SEP2023


Welcome aboard Flight 139 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Airline Retirement


On today’s flight, we will be joined by a wide body captain that has recently flown his final flight as a commercial airline pilot. After 38 years of flying the line, he has hung up his Captain’s hat for a final time. He joins us today to explain the retirement process at an airline, how he has handled the transition, and if w...

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Recorded on 22AUG2023


Welcome on board Flight 138 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Professionalism in the Profession.


On today’s flight, I am grateful to sit down with some amazing pilots and Squawk Ident co-hosts to discuss the profession of aviation. We will catch up with Captain Rob, Terry, Alex, and Av8rTony. Together, we discuss professionalism in the profession, PLM, the FAA's focus on personal devices, and the reti...

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August 10, 2023 105 mins

recorded on 05AUG2023


Welcome on board Flight 137 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Emotional Intelligence


On today’s flight, I have the privilege to sit down with one of Legacy Airline’s newest First Officers.  Together, we will discover how his journey in aviation started in Honduras and has led him to become a Legacy Airbus pilot. We welcome First Officer Gorki to the show today. We recount our time together at long term ...

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July 11, 2023 124 mins

recorded on 09JUL2023


Welcome on board Flight 136 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Cooperate to Graduate


On today’s flight we catch up with Av8rTony, Terry, and Alex. Together we will discuss Terry's long term training, Alex’s move to the big D., and Av8rTony’s recurrent training. We also discuss the most violated FAR in aviation…Sterile Cockpit. We receive some more feedback from our very own Captain Roger! Where in the...

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June 16, 2023 107 mins

Recorded on 14JUN2023


Welcome on board Flight 135 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Gouge

On today’s flight we catch up with Captain Rob and Terry S. Together, we will discuss Captain Rob’s mainline Upgrade Training experiences, what was expected of him, and how it differed from his upgrade experiences at SandPiper Regional.  From CPTs and IPTs, to PLM and IOC. We hear all about Terry’s Transition Training as he prepares to tr...

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May 31, 2023 122 mins

recorded on the 29MAY2023


Welcome on board Flight 134 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Airline Transition


On today’s flight, I am joined by Alex and Terry. Together, we discuss why anyone in their “right mind” would open a cabin door mid-flight (to let in some fresh air maybe). We also listen to some audio feedback, we hear about our first Squawk Ident meet-up, and much more.


Today, we start off the show by with the...

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May 7, 2023 168 mins

Recorded on 02MAY2023


Welcome on board Flight 133 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Sick or Fit - Recorded from the mobile Av8r Sound Studios, high a-top the 8th floor of the Sonesta Hotel in beautiful downtown Columbus, OH.


On today’s flight I am excited to be joined by a gaggle of the excellent Squawk Ident co-hosts. Captain Roger, Alex, Terry, Kyle and I discuss the start of the summer travel season, adverse weather, diver...

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April 23, 2023 182 mins

Recorded on 19APR2023

Welcome on board Flight 132 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - the Syndrome Effect

On today’s flight I am grateful to be joined by some excellent co-hosts Captain Rob & Terry . Together, we will discuss our latest flight schedules, we have an audio update that Alex has sent in, and I will share an event that I was able to take part in that involved some very special Make-A-Wish families. 

We also welcome a spec...

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March 30, 2023 146 mins

recorded on 29MAR2023


Welcome on board Flight 131 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Reluctant Pilot

On today’s flight, I have the honor of being joined in the mobile studios by an aviator who’s journey began the Pacific Northwest when his older brother dared him to take a Demo Flight after a heated discussion that people with glasses can’t fly airplanes. From student pilot, airport lineman, gold seal flight instructor, to airl...

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