#6 Mentorship Roundtable

In this episode we talk with George Parker, Mike Rutledge, and Matt Peed about their opinions and processes for mentoring aspiring Ag pilots in todays industry.  We discuss what operators expect of individuals wanting to break into the industry and also what the aspiring ag pilot should expect of the operator. With the lack of piston airplanes and the poor return on investment of purchasing one, the mentors discuss how they are breaking new pilots into turbine airplanes.  George shares his syllabus for starting a new Ag pilot into a turbine which is a great example of the time and close monitoring both the rookie pilot and operator must invest to produce a professional applicator.  These gentlemen do a great job of articulating the fact that Ag flying is a professional trade that is not learned overnight and it takes someone who is passionate about the job to be successful. Anyone of any experience level can take away information or a new perspective from this episode.  If you're trying to get into the industry you'll hear a few first steps you can take and what to expect.  If you're an operator considering a new pilot there's some great information and maybe new perspectives on your process for breaking them in.  Make sure to let me know your thoughts and opinions on the discussion. Get a hold of me on Instagram or YouTube @valleyagpilot.  Thanks for listening and make sure to check out our sponsor Amberican Designs @ ambericandesigns.com or helchock.com