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Ep. 96: Why I Walked Away From a 9-5 for Flight Training
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- Pilots Say What?
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- Feb 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3180
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Summary
Jordan shares her journey from college classrooms to the cockpit as she works through commercial pilot training. In this episode, we talk honestly about choosing aviation over a traditional 9–5, what flight training actually feels like as a new student, and the mental challenges that come with private, instrument, and commercial training. This episode is perfect for anyone considering flight training, feeling overwhelmed early on, or wondering if aviation is really for them.