How to Become an Airline Pilot in 2026: Career Tips with Ava Almquist (@Pilot.avabelle)

Описание: How to Become an Airline Pilot in 2026: Career Tips, UND Training & Lifestyle with Ava Almquist

Are you dreaming of an airline pilot career? In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, we sit down with E175 pilot and social media star Ava Almquist (@Pilot.avabelle) to break down the modern path to the flight deck. We discuss everything from flight training at the University of North Dakota (UND) and the 1,000-hour Restricted ATP, to balancing a high-stakes aviation career with a healthy lifestyle on the road.

Whether you are a student pilot looking for checkride tips or a CFI planning your move to a regional airline, Ava shares the "SparkNotes" of aviation success, including how to build a competitive resume and handle the mental grind of airline reserve.

Connect with Ava Almquist:
✈️ Website: https://airlinesonautopilot.com
📸 Instagram:   / pilot.avabelle  
🎵 TikTok:   / pilot.avabelle  
🎥 YouTube: @pilot.avabelle

⏰ Chapters
00:00 🎙️ Intro: Welcome to Black Box Aviation
01:24 🧬 Choosing Flight over Medical School
02:37 ❄️ The UND Experience & Flying in North Dakota
06:29 🎓 Why You Need a College Degree for the Majors
09:15 ✈️ Growing up in an Airline Family
12:00 💍 Balancing Marriage and Life on the Road
14:41 🤝 Survival Tips for Training & Sim Partners
18:32 💺 Moving from Reserve to a Line Holder
20:00 📊 Upgrading to Captain & Hours Update
21:48 🕹️ Flying the Embraer 175 vs. CRJ
24:45 🎖️ Military vs. Civilian Flight Training Paths
27:17 🏅 The Lack of "Pomp and Circumstance" in Airlines
31:05 📲 Starting @Pilot.avabelle & Social Media Presence
33:02 📚 Airlines on Autopilot: Modern Study Guides
36:45 🤨 Overcoming Prejudices as a Female Influencer
40:00 💰 Giving Back: The MEI Scholarship
41:33 🇯🇵 Non-Revving & Traveling to Japan
48:54 🥗 Staying Healthy & Meal Prepping on Layovers
54:58 🚫 The Decision to Quit Drinking for Performance
57:30 🔚 Wrap Up & Where to Find Ava

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