Pilots Say What?

Ep. 122: Why He Quit Apple to Become a Pilot

August 7, 2026·49 min
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Caleb went from working at Apple to completely changing careers and becoming a flight instructor at Thrust Flight.In this episode of Pilots Say What, Caleb talks about what pushed him toward aviation, completing his flight training in 13 months, getting hired as a CFI, and the challenges that come with accelerated flight training. He also shares advice on staying motivated, avoiding comparisons with other students, instrument training, paying for flight school, and what it really takes to work toward an airline career.

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