The Black Box Aviation Podcast
Aviation related topics brought to you by airline pilots, military pilots and professional aviation experts. In Aviation Podcast discussions include personal experience involving life as a professional aviator, the airline industry and everything else that comes with the curiosity of flying.
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How Airline Pilot Scheduling Works: Seniority, Bidding, & Cockpit Sec…
Ever wonder how commercial airline pilots actually get their monthly flight schedules? In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike pull back the curtain on the complicated, high-stakes world of airline pil...
Frontier Flight 4345 Runway Collision: The Denver Incident & Pilot St…
In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike dive deep into the harrowing Frontier Flight 4345 accident in Denver, where an A321 Neo struck a pedestrian during its takeoff roll. We break down the ADSB data,...
Spirit Airlines Collapse, A Near-Miss at United, & Handling Departure…
This week on the Black Box Aviation Podcast, we are covering the most critical headlines in aviation. From the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines to a chilling near-miss incident at United, we break down what’s really happeni...
Gamers to Air Traffic Control & The Hidden Truth of Aviation Insider …
In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , Tom and Mike dive into the evolving landscape of aviation safety and the unique ways the industry is recruiting the next generation of professionals. From high-stakes securi...
Sky King: The 2018 Sea-Tac Stolen Q400 Incident | The Untold Story of…
In 2018, the world watched in disbelief as a Horizon Air Q400 was stolen from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by a ground service agent with zero piloting experience. On this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , T...
MEOW! Chaos on Guard & The Airline Merger Madness
In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike break down the recent controversy surrounding "cats on the radio" and the unprofessional antics on the emergency guard frequency. We examine the safety implicati...
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The Unseen Force: How Seniority Shapes Your Pilot's Schedule
Welcome back to the blog for The Black Box Aviation Podcast! In our latest episode, we pulled back the curtain on the intricate and often opaque world of airline pilot scheduling. We delved deep into how those seemingly random monthly schedules are …
Runway Incursions: More Common Than You Think?
Welcome back to the blog, aviation enthusiasts! In our latest episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, we tackled a topic that might not grab headlines as often as mid-air dramas, but is every bit as critical to aviation safety: runway incursions.…
The Human Cost of Airline Collapse: Stories from Spirit Airlines Empl…
More Than Just Numbers - The Human Side of the Spirit Airlines CollapseIn the fast-paced world of aviation news, it's easy for the sheer magnitude of events to overshadow the individuals caught in their wake. We often hear about financial losses, …