Ava Almquist

Feb. 18, 2026

Pilot Career Tips & Flight Training with Ava Almquist

How do you balance an airline career, a social media brand, and a healthy lifestyle? In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Ava Almquist (@pilot.avabelle) to discuss the modern path to the flight deck. From navigating the flight training "hamster tunnels" at the University of North Dakota (UND) to the realities of sitting on airport reserve, Ava provides a transparent look at the industry. In this episode, we cover: The 1,000-hour Restricted ATP and why your degr...
Guest: Ava Almquist