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Welcome to The Hayden Teteak Show — an unfiltered, honest, and career-focused podcast built for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone chasing a bigger life at altitude. Hosted by Hayden Teteak, Certified Flight Instructor and future airline captain, this show brings you real talk from the flight deck and beyond.

Each week, Hayden shares stories from the skies, lessons from flight training, and insights into building a professional aviation career — all told through the lens of someone actively living it.
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✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBEIf you’re a pilot trying to get hired in today’s competitive job market, this video is for you.The pilot hiring market has changed — and a lot of the advice floating around online is either outdated, overly optimistic, or flat-out wrong. In this video, I share my honest, no-BS advice for pilots who are struggling to stand out, get interviews, or land that first airline job.We’ll talk about what’s actually happening in the pilot job market, why simply “building hours” isn’t enough anymore, and what airlines are really looking for in 2025. Whether you’re a student pilot, flight instructor, low-time commercial pilot, or preparing for your first airline interview, this video will help you adjust your strategy and avoid the most common mistakes holding pilots back.This isn’t doom-and-gloom — it’s realistic, actionable advice from someone who’s been in the system and understands how competitive hiring really works.In this video, you’ll learn:• Why pilots are feeling stuck despite meeting minimums• How competition has changed airline hiring• The mistakes that quietly kill pilot job applications• What actually helps pilots stand out in a crowded market• How to position yourself for long-term success, not just the next jobIf you’re serious about becoming an airline pilot and want advice that reflects today’s reality — not yesterday’s hiring boom — you’re in the right place.✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBEYou just got the email — your airline interview is scheduled. Now the clock is ticking.In this video, I break down how to prepare for your airline interview FAST, even if you only have a few days (or hours) to get ready. This is the exact strategy pilots use to prepare efficiently without over-studying or wasting time on the wrong things.You’ll learn:The actual structure of airline interviews in 2025How to use the 80/20 rule to focus on what airlines really care aboutHow to build a Core 10 story bank that answers almost every HR questionHow to prepare technical questions, scenarios, and systems quicklyHow to avoid logbook mistakes that can sink interviewsWhat interviewers look for in CRM, communication, and decision-makingA 48-hour airline interview prep plan that actually worksThis video is designed for:✈️ Student pilots✈️ CFIs preparing for regionals✈️ Pilots interviewing at SkyWest, Envoy, Endeavor, Republic, Mesa, GoJet, and more✈️ Anyone who wants to walk into their interview calm, confident, and preparedAirlines aren’t hiring perfect pilots — they’re hiring trainable, professional, and communicative pilots. This video shows you how to demonstrate that fast.If you want more airline interview prep videos, HR question breakdowns, or pilot career advice, subscribe to the channel and let me know in the comments what you’re preparing for.✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBEBefore I ever stepped into a cockpit, there were critical things nobody told me about flight training — things that would’ve saved me thousands of dollars, months of frustration, and a lot of unnecessary stress. In this video, I break down 5 things I wish I knew before I started flying, based on real experience as a student pilot, flight instructor, and now airline pilot.Flight training is one of the most rewarding things you can do — but it’s also unpredictable, expensive, and mentally challenging if you don’t know what to expect. Whether you’re just starting your private pilot license, considering a career as a professional pilot, or currently stuck in training, this video will help you avoid the most common mistakes new student pilots make.In this video, you’ll learn:Why consistency matters more than talent in flight trainingHow your flight instructor can make or break your progressHow chair-flying can save you time and moneyWhy weather and maintenance delays are normal (and how to plan for them)How to manage self-doubt and perfectionism as a student pilotThis video is for:New and prospective student pilotsAnyone considering becoming a pilotPrivate, instrument, and commercial pilot studentsParents researching flight training for their kids✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBEIf you’re researching flight training, comparing ATP vs. Part 61 vs. college aviation programs, or trying to budget for your Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI ratings, this video will show you exactly what student pilots are actually paying in 2025 — including hidden fees, checkride costs, fuel price increases, time-building expenses, and what really determines your final training price.In this video, we cover:✔️ Why flight training costs keep rising✔️ Realistic, real-world cost ranges for PPL, IFR, Commercial, and CFI✔️ Hidden expenses schools never advertise✔️ Time-building costs students forget to budget for✔️ Checkride + Examiner fee increases in 2025✔️ ForeFlight, headset, iPad, and tech costs✔️ How long training really takes✔️ ATP vs. Part 61 vs. University cost breakdown✔️ How to save $10,000–$20,000 during training✔️ The #1 factor that determines your total costWhether you’re starting from zero hours or you’re already in training, this breakdown will help you avoid the expensive mistakes that thousands of pilots make every year. Becoming a pilot is absolutely worth it — but only if you go into it with the real numbers and the right strategy.✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBE✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-courseTomorrow, I leave for airline training — a moment I’ve been working toward for years. From becoming a CFI, CFII, and MEI… to joining the United Aviate program… to grinding through multi-engine time building, checkrides, and long days of instructing at Tom Wood Aviation — everything has led to this next chapter.In this video, I want to share what’s happening next:✔️ What my life will look like during regional airline training✔️ What’s happening to this channel while I’m gone✔️ What kind of pilot content is coming once I’m officially on the line✔️ How you can support the channel while I’m in training✔️ Why this moment matters for every aspiring pilot watchingAirline training is one of the hardest, most intense parts of becoming a professional pilot. Long study days, full-motion sim sessions, flows, callouts, procedures, CRM, aircraft systems — it’s a completely different world from flight instructing. But I want to take you along for the journey, even while I’m buried in training.That’s why I pre-filmed and scheduled multiple weeks of long-form videos and Shorts filled with:• flight training advice• pilot motivation• checkride tips• airline prep guidance• aviation mindset lessons• career pathway breakdownsNothing is stopping while I’m gone. The uploads continue every week.Once airline training is complete, the channel levels up in a massive way. You’ll see videos about:• what regional airline training is REALLY like• life as a new FO• full-motion simulator experiences• line flying in the CRJ• the jump from CFI to airline pilot• how to succeed in your first 6 months at the airlines• real-world jet operations and SOPs• tips for airline interviews and final boardsIf you’re an aspiring pilot, student pilot, flight instructor, or career-changer, I want this channel to be a roadmap — proof that if you keep going, your moment will come.Thank you for being here. This next chapter is going to be wild… and I can’t wait to bring you with me.— Hayden✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
Check out Jarod's video to learn more about the tech behind it all:    • The Tech That Lets Airplanes Fly With No P...  ✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/course...Will AI replace pilots? Are pilot jobs at risk as automation and artificial intelligence continue to advance? In today’s video, we break down the REAL future of aviation, automation, and airline pilot careers—and what aspiring and current pilots need to know.From self-flying aircraft and autonomous systems to FAA regulations and public trust, this video explores whether AI could realistically replace human pilots, and why the industry is investing more in pilots than ever before. We’ll look at airline hiring trends, real-world automation limits, expert opinions from Boeing, Airbus, and the FAA, and the future role pilots will play as technology evolves.If you’re training to become a pilot, considering a career change into aviation, or already flying and worried about automation—this video gives you the facts, the data, and the long-term outlook.⏱️ What You’ll LearnWill AI take over airline cockpits?How automation actually works in modern airlinersWhy pilots remain essential even with advanced systemsExpert predictions for the next 20–50 yearsFAA certification and safety limitationsThe future of single-pilot vs. two-pilot airline operationsHow AI might support pilots rather than replace themWhat this means for new pilots entering the industry📘 Ideal ForAspiring pilotsStudent pilots (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI)Airline bound pilots Career changers moving into aviationAnyone curious about AI in aviation✈️ For Anyone Working Toward the AirlinesIf you're dreaming of becoming a professional pilot, this video breaks down the real experience of teaching, building time, and preparing for that next big step — whether it's regionals, corporate, or a major.Subscribe for more in-depth aviation career analysis, pilot hiring updates, and airline industry news.✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collectio...Use Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/produc...Want to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/course...🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/produc...📸 Follow me on Instagram:   / hayden_teteak  💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn:   / hayden-teteak  
✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
🎗️ Support Men's Mental Health & Suicide PreventionI'm proudly supporting Movember this year to raise awareness for men's mental health, prostate cancer, and suicide prevention. If this video brought you value, please consider donating. Even $5 makes a difference.👉 https://movember.com/m/haydenteteakpilotToday is officially my last day as a Certified Flight Instructor, and I wanted to sit down and reflect on everything this chapter has meant to me. From long days at the airport, to watching students solo, to the challenges that nobody tells you about… being a CFI has been one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences of my aviation career.In this video, I’m sharing the truth about flight instructing — the highs, the lows, what I learned, and how it shaped me into the pilot I am today. If you’re a student pilot, a current CFI, or someone who wants to become an airline pilot, I hope my story gives you insight into what this job is really like.Whether you're at zero hours, building time toward your 1,500-hour ATP minimum, or thinking about joining a flight school, this is everything I wish I knew when I first started instructing.📚 What I Cover in This VideoMy final thoughts as a flight instructorWhat being a CFI really taught meThe hardest parts of flight instructingThe most rewarding momentsAdvice for new CFIs and student pilotsHow this chapter prepared me for the airlines✈️ For Anyone Working Toward the AirlinesIf you're dreaming of becoming a professional pilot, this video breaks down the real experience of teaching, building time, and preparing for that next big step — whether it's regionals, corporate, or a major.Subscribe for more in-depth aviation career analysis, pilot hiring updates, and airline industry news.✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
🎗️ Support Men's Mental Health & Suicide PreventionI'm proudly supporting Movember this year to raise awareness for men's mental health, prostate cancer, and suicide prevention. If this video brought you value, please consider donating. Even $5 makes a difference.👉 https://movember.com/m/haydenteteakpilotIs the U.S. pilot shortage really over or are we just entering a new phase? In this data-driven deep dive, we break down the surprising reality behind the 2026 pilot job market. From FAA forecasts and airline hiring trends to retirement timelines and training surges, this video gives aspiring and current pilots the full picture—backed by the latest facts.What you’ll learn in this video:• Is the 2026 pilot shortage still real or fading?• Why airline hiring is slowing after record highs in 2022–2023• What FAA and Boeing forecasts actually say about demand• The revised pilot retirement wave (now expected in 2031)• How flight schools and CFIs are flooding the pipeline• What aspiring pilots must know to compete in a normalizing market• Career advice for current airline and regional pilots navigating changeWhether you’re a student pilot, career changer, or current airline crew, understanding what’s happening now is critical. Get the latest insights, and prepare yourself for the reality of the cockpit job market in 2026 and beyond.Subscribe for more in-depth aviation career analysis, pilot hiring updates, and airline industry news.✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDENSo your kid wants to become a pilot — but you have no idea where to start? This video is your complete Parent’s Guide to Flight Training, hosted by Hayden Teteak, an airline pilot and Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. Whether your teen just mentioned flying lessons or you’re knee-deep in aviation research, this video breaks down everything parents need to know — no jargon, no fluff.✔️ Flight training stages explained✔️ How long it takes (timeline from student to airline)✔️ Realistic cost breakdown & financing options✔️ Is flight school safe?✔️ Career options in aviation✔️ What parents can do to help (and what to avoid)✔️ Common myths about pilots and flying✔️ Red flags to watch out for in flight schools🎓 Perfect for parents of high school or college-age students curious about aviation careers or private pilot training.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off Until Oct 10) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDENAfter years of training, instructing, and waiting for the call — it’s finally official. I got my airline start date. ✈️In this video, I share what that moment felt like, how the process unfolded, and what this means for the next chapter of my aviation journey. From zero hours to the airlines, this has been a long time coming — and if you’re a student pilot or instructor working toward the same goal, I hope this video gives you perspective on what the timeline really looks like.🎯 What you’ll learn:How long it took to reach this milestoneWhat happens before class beginsThe emotional side of leaving instructing behindAdvice for anyone waiting on their airline callIf you’re chasing the dream of becoming an airline pilot, this one’s for you.👉 Subscribe for more aviation advice, flight training tips, and pilot career guidance.👍 Like the video if you found it helpful and comment below with your biggest question about becoming a pilot in 2025!✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off Until Oct 10) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDENIs 30 too late to start pilot training? Absolutely not. In this video, Hayden Teteak breaks down the truth about becoming a pilot later in life — from the financial realities to career opportunities — and shows why your 30s (or even 40s) might actually be the perfect time to begin your aviation journey.Whether you’re changing careers, chasing a lifelong dream, or just wondering if you can still make it to the airlines, this guide covers everything you need to know in 2025 — including the FAA age rules, cost of flight training, realistic timelines, and career paths for older pilots.👉 In this video, you’ll learn:Why there’s no upper age limit to start flight training.How people are becoming professional pilots in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.A full cost breakdown of PPL, Instrument, and Commercial training.Financing tips and realistic ways to balance flight training with work or family.The best career paths for older pilots — airlines, corporate, charter, and instruction.Actionable steps to start flying this year.This video is perfect for career changers, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who’s ever thought: “Is it too late for me to become a pilot?” Spoiler: It’s not.👉 Subscribe for more aviation advice, flight training tips, and pilot career guidance.👍 Like the video if you found it helpful and comment below with your biggest question about becoming a pilot in 2025!✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off Until Oct 1) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✈️ Should you become a pilot in 2025? In this video, we break down the real costs, training path, salaries, job market outlook, and lifestyle of being a pilot in today’s aviation industry. If you’re an aspiring pilot wondering if 2025 is the right time to start flight training, this guide will give you the motivation and facts you need.We’ll cover:How much flight training costs in 2025 💸The full pathway from Private Pilot License (PPL) to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)Pilot job demand at regional airlines, majors, cargo, and corporate ✈️Salary expectations from first officer to captain 💼Pros and cons of the pilot lifestyle (travel, fatigue, family balance)Industry trends: pilot shortage, sustainability, and eVTOL 🚀Whether you’re chasing your dream of flying for the airlines, flying corporate jets, or just curious if aviation is right for you, this video gives you a clear and honest look at the journey ahead.👉 Subscribe for more aviation advice, flight training tips, and pilot career guidance.👍 Like the video if you found it helpful and comment below with your biggest question about becoming a pilot in 2025!✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, for someone changing careers: (50% off Until Oct 1) https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDENThink flight school is only for math geniuses or people with perfect vision? Think again. In this video, Hayden Teteak breaks down the biggest myths about flight school and becoming a pilot in 2025. From costs, age limits, and vision requirements, to whether you need a degree or military experience, we’ll expose the misconceptions that hold aspiring aviators back.Whether you dream of flying for fun or pursuing a career as an airline pilot, understanding the truth about flight training is essential. This guide gives you accurate, no-nonsense insights into what flight school is really like, so you can decide if aviation is the right path for you.✈️ What You’ll Learn in This Video:Do you really need 20/20 vision to be a pilot?Is flight training only for the young (or the wealthy)?Do pilots have to be math geniuses?Is flight school too dangerous to be worth it?Do you need a college degree or military experience to get hired?And much more!📍 Who This Video Is For:Aspiring pilots considering flight schoolCareer changers exploring aviation in 2025Student pilots who want clarity about the journey aheadAnyone curious about how to become a pilot✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDENAfter two years of being a full-time flight instructor (CFI), I’ve learned lessons about flying, teaching, and the aviation industry that I never expected. In this video, I break down the truth about flight instructing—the challenges, the rewards, and the surprises that come with spending thousands of hours in the right seat.Whether you’re a student pilot, new CFI, or aspiring airline pilot, this reflection will give you insight into what it’s really like to instruct day in and day out. I’ll cover:The reality of building flight hoursHow teaching makes you a better pilotBalancing personalities and learning stylesThe business and lifestyle side of instructingThe safety lessons you only learn with experienceAdvice I’d give to future flight instructorsIf you’re considering becoming a flight instructor, or you want to know what it’s really like to train the next generation of pilots, this video is for you.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
Why do 80% of student pilots quit flight school before earning their wings? In this video, we uncover the real reasons so many aspiring pilots give up — and more importantly, how you can succeed where most fail.From the hidden mental and emotional challenges to the overlooked realities of flight training, we’ll break down:✅ The glamorous lie of becoming a pilot vs. the hard truth✅ Why unrealistic expectations destroy motivation✅ The grind of fatigue, stress, and burnout✅ Flight school blind spots no one warns you about✅ How to prepare mentally, financially, and emotionally so you don’t become part of the 80%If you’re an aspiring pilot, current student, or considering aviation as a career, this is the video you need to watch before starting your journey.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINE✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDENWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
Flying looks glamorous from the outside, but behind the cockpit door many pilots are silently struggling. In this video, we dive into the unseen mental health crisis facing airline pilots in 2025 from burnout and fatigue to depression, anxiety, and the stigma that keeps so many from seeking help.We’ll uncover:✈️ Real statistics on pilot burnout, depression, and suicide risk✈️ The hidden pressures of long hours, fatigue, and regulatory barriers✈️ Stories of pilots who suffered in silence✈️ Expert insights from aviation psychologists, safety boards, and unions✈️ What reforms and support programs are being introduced in 2025This isn’t just about pilots—it’s about aviation safety and the wellbeing of everyone who steps onto a plane. By shining a light on this taboo topic, we can break the silence and push for a safer, healthier industry.👉 If you found this video valuable, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Let’s keep this crucial conversation going.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklistView my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
In this video, I share why I chose to start flight training and walk you through my entire flight training journey — from those first discovery flights all the way through earning advanced ratings and building hours as a flight instructor. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a pilot or you’re already on the path, I hope my story gives you insight into what this career path is really like.What you’ll hear in this video:Why I decided to pursue aviation as a careerThe challenges and highlights of my flight training journeyWhat it’s like going from private pilot to commercial multi-engineTips I learned along the way that may help you on your own pathIf you’re considering flight school, becoming a CFI, or working toward the airlines, this video is for you.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
Why 2025 Aviation Hiring Is a Pilot ParadoxThe aviation industry is facing one of the strangest contradictions in history: airlines say they desperately need more pilots, yet new hires are slowing down. Welcome to the 2025 Pilot Paradox.In this video, I break down: Why pilot demand is at record highs while hiring freezes are happening. The economic, regulatory, and supply chain hurdles behind the slowdown. The surge in pilot training and how the “experience trap” is affecting new pilots. How regional airlines, majors, and cargo carriers are impacted differently. Actionable advice for aspiring pilots navigating 2025’s job market.If you’re a student pilot, flight instructor, or someone considering a career in aviation, this video will give you the realistic outlook you need to plan your next move.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
Wondering if you can go from zero experience to the cockpit of a commercial airliner just five years after high school graduation? In this video, I break down the exact steps, training, and timelines required to make it happen—and whether it’s actually realistic in 2025.We’ll cover college vs. flight school, R-ATP rules, the 1,500-hour requirement, flight instructor jobs, cadet programs, cost breakdowns, and real hiring trends at regional airlines today. This is your complete guide if you’re serious about becoming a professional pilot fast and without wasting time or money.✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course✈️ From Career to Cockpit – A step‑by‑step roadmap to becoming an airline pilot, even if you’re changing careers: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/airline-pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklistThanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with aspiring pilots.📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak
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