Pilotinterviews

Pilotinterviews is a multimedia project that collects and publishes first-hand conversations with pilots and aviation professionals. It aims to provide practical insights into career paths, training, daily operations, safety culture, and industry trends. The series features participants from commercial airlines, general aviation, military aviation, and flight instruction, offering diverse perspectives on what it means to work in aviation.

Launched in the early 2020s by a small team of aviation writers and filmmakers, Pilotinterviews creates an online, publicly accessible archive of conversations. The content is distributed in audio podcasts and video interviews, often accompanied by full transcripts to aid study and reference.

Interviews are conducted in a conversational format and released as short episodes or longer conversations. Common topics include entry routes into the profession, training milestones, career progression, work-life balance, safety culture, and the impact of new technologies and regulatory changes on pilots’ day-to-day duties.

Editorial practice emphasizes accuracy, informed consent, and privacy. Transcripts, captions, and timestamps are provided where possible, and interviews are reviewed to ensure factual representation and respectful handling of sensitive topics.

Pilotinterviews serves students, aspiring pilots, and aviation enthusiasts by offering firsthand perspectives that supplement textbooks and formal training. It is cited in online forums and course materials as a practical companion to aviation education.