Captain Larry Radford: United Airlines Program Manager, Pilot Hiring

The Pilot Network Podcast

In this episode, Adam Uhan chats with Captain Larry Radford from United Airlines about the future of hiring, recent trends, and tips to stand out in the recruitment process. They discuss the role of education, company culture, and leadership in aviation. Captain Radford also shares preparation advice for aspiring United pilots and outlines United's career opportunities.

A pre-TPNx special! Captain Larry Radford from United Airlines joins the program to chat about his 30+ years in the industry; 25 of them being at United. This is a perspective any United hopeful cannot go without. There is so much great info in here and Captain Radford gives it to us in a concise format.

We also talk a lot about how to project the best you and how to give back; it's amazing that when you give, you get so much more back in return. (Adam's hot tip: This really helps on resumes and applications!) Numbers are important, but how to become one of those success stories is where the rubber meets the road.

We are amped for Captain Radford and the United team to join us at TPNx this week. We hope you are too!

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(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Captain Larry Bradford, United Airlines (3:00) Discussion on the future of hiring and what sets a pilot apart at United Airlines (6:43) Reflection on career trajectories, industry trends, and the influence of perspective (13:19) Overview of recent hiring trends in the airline industry and career progression advice (18:51) Tips on how to make oneself more competitive in the hiring process and the importance of keeping an interview journal (23:21) The role of education in the airline industry: importance of a college degree and benefits of aviation degrees (27:29) Discussion on company culture, being a good company ambassador, and United’s core principles (30:02) Leadership opportunities and challenges in the aviation industry (31:12) Preparation tips for aspiring United pilots and why to pursue a career in aviation (33:39) Overview of United's career opportunities and programs: Unitedav8.com, United AV Academy, and military pathway program (35:05) Upcoming TPNX event, networking opportunities, and closing remarks from Adam Uhan