How Noah Landed His Dream Pilot Job (Without Being a CFI)

Trent Dyrsmid - Fly with Trent October 9, 2025
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Subscribe for more videos ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@trent_dyrsmid?sub_confirmation=1 Want to become a professional pilot? Visit https://flywithtrent.com and let me be your guide! Are you doing well in your current career, but dreading Monday mornings? I went from successful entrepreneur to airline pilot in just 23 months. I earned 7 pilot ratings in 91 days for under $50,000 and then spent a year as an independent CFI to build my hours to 1,500 (plus I earned $100K that year as a CFI)...and then I was hired as a First Officer by the largest regional airline in the US. Ready to fast-track your pilot career and land a dream corporate flying job without becoming a CFI? In this episode of The Fly with Trent Show, join us for an inspiring interview with Noah Cohen, a "career 2.0" pilot who successfully transitioned into the Part 91 world at the age of 40. Discover the powerful networking strategies Noah used to get into the right seat of a Vision Jet and other high-performance aircraft with relatively low hours. He shares invaluable insights on: Finding a Mentor: Learn actionable steps to connect with experienced pilots who can guide your career. Time-Building Creatively: Explore Noah's unique path to building flight hours outside of the traditional CFI route. Navigating the Corporate World: Get an inside look at what it takes to get hired in a Part 91 flight department. The Power of Persistence: Hear how Noah overcame obstacles and turned a "no" into his dream job. If you're an aspiring pilot or looking for a second career in aviation, this interview is packed with practical tips and motivational advice to help you reach the flight deck faster. Don't miss out on Noah's story of determination and success Noah's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4o6AmrG ⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱ 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:08 Meet Noah Cohen: Career 2.0 Pilot 01:24 Noah's Flight School Journey 03:07 Finding a Mentor: The Tommy Story 12:20 Selecting the Right Flight School 20:18 Building Flight Hours: Noah's Path 28:46 The Importance of Persistence and Networking 31:36 Advice for Aspiring Pilots 34:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 👋 FROM BOARDROOM TO COCKPIT 👋 After building and selling multiple companies, I made the leap to aviation at 53. In 23 months, I went from 100-hour private pilot to First Officer with the largest US regional airline in the USA. If you're successful but unfulfilled, wondering if it's too late to chase your aviation dreams—it's not. I'll show you exactly how to do it without breaking the bank or dragging out your training. My Social Accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fly_with_trent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentdyrsmid 🎬 Video edited by The Tweaky Tales Team.