# Ep. 100: Career Advice from a Pilot Who Flew 38 Years at American Airlines

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Podcast: [Pilots Say What?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilots-say-what-6865192)
Published: 2026-03-06T20:50:54+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrustflight/2607214
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Duration seconds: 3404

## Resource

What does a 38-year career at American Airlines actually teach you about becoming a pilot? In this special 100th episode of Pilots Say What, we sit down with Bill Peterson, a retired American Airlines pilot who now mentors students and instructors at Thrust Flight. Bill shares insights from decades in aviation including airline hiring cycles, the realities of pilot lifestyle, how new pilots should approach their careers, and the biggest mistakes aspiring airline pilots make. Whether you're considering flight training, working toward the airlines, or just curious about aviation careers, this episode offers rare perspective from someone who spent nearly four decades flying for one of the largest airlines in the world.

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