In episode 90 of The Hangar Z Podcast, host Jon Gray talks with Erik Sabiston, a former U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot, in part two of this two-part series. During the episode, Sabiston recounts a combat medevac mission under gunfire that results in a heavily damaged hydraulic system, and talks about the training they had recently done that ultimately saved the crew’s life.
Sabiston also talks about a mission that put himself and his crew into IIMC conditions and how that led to his involvement with the ICARUS view-limiting training device.
During the episode they speak about the transition from military to civilian life, reflect on the importance of mentorship, debt management, and maintaining good relationships. They also reflect on the wisdom of Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, and the value of an emergency fund to prepare to chase your dream job.
Lastly, Sabiston shares his experiences across marketing, the music industry, running a charity, and aviation, which has put him in a unique position to offer consulting services for veterans and civilians, offering advice to veterans eager to take flight in the airline industry.
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