I help air crew escape quick fix weight loss solutions & create unshakeable levels of body confidence
Flying has been my life for the past 24 years, working for Virgin Atlantic as a Flight Service Manager out of Manchester. Alongside flying, I am a Personal Trainer at a private gym facility (Cheshire Velocity Training) and an online fitness coach with Flying Fit. Merging my flying experience and skills as a PT was a total revelation. It's my mission to help both cabin and flight crew escape quick fix weight loss solutions and to create unshakeable levels of body confidence.
30/04/2026
The annual class 1 medical renewal.
For many pilots, it’s one of the most stressful days of the year.
I work with pilots every day on their health and fitness, but I’d love to hear it from you.
What makes it stressful?
Is it the fear of losing your licence? Weight creeping up? The lifestyle finally catching up with you?
Drop it in the comments. I appreciate every one. 👇✈️
21/04/2026
Last Sunday I stood at the finish line of the Manchester Marathon cheering on my client Chris Cowley a pilot who came to me wanting to lose weight and ended up running 26.2 miles. 🏆
I couldn’t be prouder.
That’s what happens when you stop chasing a number on the scales and start working towards something that actually means something to you.
I coach pilots and cabin crew who are serious about change. Weight loss, yes, but also energy, performance, and a life you’re proud of outside the flight deck. 🎯
I have 3 spots open right now.
Full support, that works around your busy flying roster.
If that sounds like you, send me a message.
Let’s make it happen. ✈️💪🎯
Chris Cowley has just 3 days to go before he runs his 1st Marathon in Manchester this Sunday.
He’s raising money for a hospice that is very close to his heart. Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Manchester.
In this video Chris talks about the hospice and just what raising the money and hitting his target means to him. ❤️ He’s so close to it now! 🎯 link to sponsor below.
https://givestar.io/gs/manchester-marathon-2026-49748
If any of my Facebook Friends are at the marathon this Sunday look out for him and cheer him on 💪🏻👏🏼🙌🏻. Go Chris! ✈️
When you lose weight, what does that actually mean beyond what the scales say?
In our recent chat, Chris Cowley talks about his weight loss journey where he has lost a staggering 33kg and is running his 1st Marathon in Manchester in just 6 days time!
This post talks about the positive impact losing that weight has had on his life beyond the scales.
And yes please, sponsor Chris if you can! Thank you so much ❤️ link below
https://givestar.io/gs/manchester-marathon-2026-49748?fbclid=IwY2xjawRC_UNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFXdWZWWVloQ3JaekQ3V3JCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgLbGgQ4ZqS9cUNWDLTqjUb18JF67As9uIbKeWyKuGG3F_tQ7ojLJk2vfB8F_aem_NuZCxTW50JSI35FWRA6bEw
Cabin Crew and Pilots. How do you fit training and good nutrition in around your flying and stay consistent with it?
Chris Cowley shares how he managed to do exactly that with his weight loss and fitness success. 🏆
Losing 33kg and preparing for his 1st Marathon that takes place in just 9 days time!! Eeek 🙌🏻🏃😄
Remember there’s still time to sponsor Chris. Every penny massively helps him 🥰 link below 👇
https://givestar.io/gs/manchester-marathon-2026-49748?fbclid=IwY2xjawRC_UNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFXdWZWWVloQ3JaekQ3V3JCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgLbGgQ4ZqS9cUNWDLTqjUb18JF67As9uIbKeWyKuGG3F_tQ7ojLJk2vfB8F_aem_NuZCxTW50JSI35FWRA6bEw
Chris is one of my pilot clients who has lost 33kg and is now in the best shape and fitness of his life 💪🏻🏃🎯
But let’s get real here. Losing weight around your busy flying schedule isn’t easy.
So I asked him…..what was the hardest part of your journey?
He runs his 1st Marathon to raise funds for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Manchester in less than 2 weeks!! Link below to sponsor Chris 👇😊
https://givestar.io/gs/manchester-marathon-2026-49748?fbclid=IwY2xjawRC_UNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFXdWZWWVloQ3JaekQ3V3JCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgLbGgQ4ZqS9cUNWDLTqjUb18JF67As9uIbKeWyKuGG3F_tQ7ojLJk2vfB8F_aem_NuZCxTW50JSI35FWRA6bEw
Chris Cowley is one of my clients and over the course of this week, shares his story.
Back in January 2024 he was 114kg and struggling with his weight and fitness.
Today he weighs in at an incredible 81kg and is getting ready to run his 1st Marathon in Manchester in just 2 weeks time!!!
Each day this week Chris shares a part of his journey with the aim to help and inspire others and to show that it can be done!
Thank you Chris for sharing your story this week and if you can, please sponsor him.
The link is below (no amount too small!!). Thank you 🥰
https://givestar.io/gs/manchester-marathon-2026-49748?fbclid=IwY2xjawRAf4FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeu2oLFWnDSR77J5Cf6yzbau3OwwAfr3I-rvXiXDJZX_dmFEmjkHjfWjxv3wk_aem_28UFPQzUpF5p9j0gonTUkQ
And the winner is…..🥁🥁🥁🥁
Curtis Goldberg-Hansen !! 🏆🏆🏆🏆😀👏🏼
Amazing to have so many enter my competition and a big thanks to you all. 🥰😊
Full details of my 12 week online fitness and weight loss course for pilots and cabin crew that starts next Monday are in the link below ✈️💪🏻
https://jasonpestel.fit/flying-fit-landing-page-821995
30/03/2026
Just 2 days left to enter the competition to win a free place on my 12 week weight loss and fitness program for pilots and cabin crew !
Click on the link below to get the info on how to enter and register your entry on the original post 🙌🏻
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1582362519993447&set=a.547291096833933
Good luck !
25/03/2026
I’m giving away a FREE place on my 12-week Flying Fit weight loss and fitness program that kicks off on 6th April! (Worth £291)
Over the past my clients have:
Client A: Gone from 99.5kg to 96kg in just 5 weeks (and she hasn’t even started gym training yet!)
Client B: Gone from 109kg to 102kg in 5 months despite a full-time flying roster, and he still enjoys a drink now and again! 🍺
Client C: Gone from 113kg back in January ‘24 to 81 kg today. He’s lost a staggering 33kg and he’s due to run his first marathon in Manchester next month. Truly epic! 🏃♂️➡️🏆
The program is specifically designed for pilots and cabin crew.
It works around your roster. Your flights. Your layovers. Your chaos.
12 weeks of:
✅ Your own training platform on the Flying Fit App
✅ Daily educational flying/fitness videos (Monday-Friday)
✅ Training plans that fit your schedule.
✅ Meal recipe database that fit your calories.
✅ Community of pilots and crew
✅ Weekly accountability check-ins
Next intake starts 6th April.
To enter:
Click on the post link in the bio
👉Like the Facebook post
👉Tag a friend (pilot or cabin crew)
👉Type “FLYING FIT” below in the post comments
Rules:
👉 Must be 18+
👉 Prize CAN be transferred to a pilot or cabin crew member
👉 Only one entry per person
👉 Winner contacted via DM on 31st March 2026
👉 Prize has no cash value
Winner will be announced on 31st March.
Good luck! ✈️
(This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook).
25/03/2026
I'm giving away a FREE place on my 12-week Flying Fit weight loss and fitness program that kicks off on 6th April! (Worth £291)
Over the past my clients have:
Client A: Gone from 99.5kg to 96kg in just 5 weeks (and she hasn't even started gym training yet!)
Client B: Gone from 109kg to 102kg in 5 months despite a full-time flying roster, and he still enjoys a drink now and again! 🍺
Client C: Gone from 113kg back in January'24 to 81.2 kg today. He's lost a staggering 33kg and he's due to run his first marathon in Manchester next month. Truly epic! 🏃♂️➡️🏆
The program is specifically designed for pilots and cabin crew.
It works around your roster. Your flights. Your layovers. Your chaos.
12 weeks of:
✅ Your own training platform on the Flying Fit App
✅ Daily educational flying/fitness videos (Monday-Friday)
✅ Training plans that fit your schedule.
✅ Meal recipe database that fit your calories.
✅ Community of pilots and crew
✅ Weekly accountability check-ins
Next intake starts 6th April.
To enter:
👉Like this post
👉Tag a friend (pilot or cabin crew)
👉Type "FLYING FIT" below in the comments
Rules:
👉 Must be 18+
👉 Prize CAN be transferred to a pilot or cabin crew member
👉 Only one entry per person
👉 Winner contacted via DM on 31st March 2026
👉 Prize has no cash value
Winner will be announced on 31st March.
Good luck! ✈️