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Ready For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career

The Ready For Takeoff podcast will help you transform your aviation passion into an aviation career. Every week we bring you instruction and inspiring interviews with top aviators in their field who r... Read more

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RFT 003: Airline Training

RFT 003: Airline Training

We discuss airline training and tips for training success. Ready For Takeoff - Aviation and Commercial Airline Podcast -... Read more

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RFT 039: B-52 Pilot/Airline Pilot Nick Hinch

RFT 039: B-52 Pilot/Airline Pilot Nick Hinch

Nick Hinch started his Aviation career as an Air Force navigator on the B-52, flying over Hanoi during Operation Linebac... Read more

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