Snowbirds: The Boss Part 3: Inside the Snowbirds - Maciej "Match" Hatta

What does it take to lead one of the world's premier military aerobatic teams?

In the final chapter of our three-part series, Major Maciej "Match" Hatta takes us inside life as "The Boss", aka Snowbird 1 and Team Lead of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. From the demanding selection process and culture of trust that defines the team to the responsibility of leading eight other pilots in close formation, Match shares what it means to lead the team.

We also explore the remarkable people behind the scenes who make every performance possible, the legacy of the CT-114 Tutor, and why the Snowbirds continue to inspire Canadians more than 50 years after their first season.

Join us as we conclude the story behind The Boss.

Chapters

(00:00:58) Introduction and welcome

(00:03:34) What led you to the Snowbirds?

(00:04:50) Deferring Test Pilot School for the Snowbirds

(00:07:01) Why the Snowbirds were turning away jet pilots

(00:08:33) Can you become Snowbird 1 as a first-year Snowbird?

(00:10:07) Going through Snowbird selection

(00:17:23) Snowbirds formation cues