Ep 378 OBAP '26 The Path to American Airlines from Somone Who Knows!
About this episode
Alan Johnson discusses aviation, leadership, and career growth for pilots.
Alan Johnson, Vice President of Flight Operations at American Airlines, joins us for an inspiring conversation on aviation, leadership, and career growth. Alan shares his perspective on pilot hiring, interview preparation, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a career at a major airline. We talk about authenticity, giving back to the aviation community, and why pilots should focus on making a difference. Most importantly, Alan reminds pilots to give back, help open the door for the next generation, and be ready when opportunity comes knocking. CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code "R4P2026" and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available…
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