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We recently received a number of listener questions asking “what is Ab Initio flight training?” Ab Initio is normally used by carriers outside the United States, but with the current shortage of qualified pilots some airlines are considering their own flight training programs. This is why we are beginning to hear more about Ab Initio and other type … Continue reading ACP095 What is Ab Initio Flight Training? → The post ACP095 What is Ab Initio Flight Training? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Thinking of becoming an airline pilot? Most pilots will work for a regional airline before moving onto the majors. Which regional should you work for? Welcome to Episode 94. Today I have with me someone who feels you should work for ExpressJet Airlines. Welcome back to the show Robert Guyer. Joining Robert are other members of … Continue reading ACP094 ExpressJet Airlines Pilot Interview → The post ACP094 ExpressJet Airlines Pilot Interview appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I was stuck in traffic on route 80 in New Jersey thinking: “why aren’t we moving?” Then in the distance I could hear the sound of a helicopter as it approached and then flew toward the flashing lights ahead. Moments later after circling the helicopter was on the ground. It was then that I thought … Continue reading ACP093 How To Become a Flight Nurse With Paul Grieco RN → The post ACP093 How To Become a Flight Nurse With Paul Grieco RN appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many times I dreamed of hovering above the Earth looking down upon my home, where I went to school, or simply watching dolphins play in the azure waters below. One way I have realized this dream is by flying a helicopter. The helicopter is a unique aircraft; transporting people to unique locations, allowing us to … Continue reading ACP092 How to Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Pam Landis of Ocean Helicopters → The post ACP092 How to Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Pam Landis of Ocean Helicopters appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I am concerned about the current pilot shortage, or should I say lack of qualified pilots available for hire. This is the only industry we can’t call a pilot shortage a pilot shortage for political reasons. But that is a topic for another podcast and you can listen to my discussion by clicking on the … Continue reading ACP091 How To Avoid Complacency In Your Career → The post ACP091 How To Avoid Complacency In Your Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast. Welcome to episode 90 I have joining me two special aviators. First, our host and private jet flying expert, Tom Wachowski. Also joining us today … Continue reading ACP090 – What Pilots Eat While Flying and Career Questions Answered → The post ACP090 – What Pilots Eat While Flying and Career Questions Answered appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying … Continue reading ACP089 A Creative Approach To Surviving An Aviation Downturn → The post ACP089 A Creative Approach To Surviving An Aviation Downturn appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 88. I’m here with Tom Wachowski and Eric Crump to discuss how you can stay positive when all you hear is negativity. I encourage you to view the video I posted in episode 038 of Arnold Schwartzenaeger about not listening to the “naysayers”. It’s very inspiring and is key to our discussion in this episode. … Continue reading ACP088 Carl’s Theory of Negativity and How to Stay Positive → The post ACP088 Carl’s Theory of Negativity and How to Stay Positive appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Is a career flying, fixing, or supporting drones in your career future? Today I am joined by Ryan Wallace from Polk State College to discuss the career opportunities in the world of Commercial Drones. Ryan is a professor of Aeronautical Science and is actively involved in the local Unmanned Aircraft System Community. Ryan and I … Continue reading ACP087 Drones and Your Aviation Career → The post ACP087 Drones and Your Aviation Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Do you have a social media policy for your career? Welcome to the podcast where we inform, motivate, and give you an inside look at the many aviation careers. Some of our favorite co hosts join us. First , Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviation educator. We also have Tom Wachowski, … Continue reading ACP086 Social Media and Your Career → The post ACP086 Social Media and Your Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 85. I speak with many pilots who have left the airlines for various reasons including work schedule, layoffs, furloughs, and the low initial pay. Often many former airline pilots miss the flying and challenges of being an airline pilot. Today I have with me Travis Watson, an experienced skydiver and pilot who … Continue reading ACP085 Restarting Your Airline Career with Travis Watson → The post ACP085 Restarting Your Airline Career with Travis Watson appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 84. The goal of this podcast is to inform, entertain, and motivate you to achieve your career goal. We to bring you the viewpoint of all those involved with careers in aviation and aerospace. Although we primarily focus on the positive aspects of a career in aviation and specifically as an airline … Continue reading ACP084 Pilots On Food Stamps with Ben Mandell → The post ACP084 Pilots On Food Stamps with Ben Mandell appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 83 where we discuss obtaining money for training through scholarships. Announcements: Aerospace Scholarships 2015 is available as an e-book. New pricing for the website beginning June 1, 2015. Listen to us live from Sun N Fun 2015 In This episode we discuss: Various methods of paying for your training. Work Fellowships. Internships. … Continue reading ACP083 – Aerospace Scholarships – There Is Money Out There For You! → The post ACP083 – Aerospace Scholarships – There Is Money Out There For You! appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 82 Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career In This episode we discuss: Kennedy Space Center Inspires Aerospace Careers Avoiding A 2 million dollar mistake in your pilot career Lessons learned in aviation safety from last episode. Answer listener mail Listen To Us At Sun N Fun Listener mail: … Continue reading ACP082-Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career → The post ACP082-Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 81. Today wa have some very interesting listener mail and to help me review the mail and answer your questions I have not one but two co hosts today; Eric Crump and Tom Wachowski. Tom has been on a break from podcasting and is excited to be here today. One of our … Continue reading ACP081-Making a Living as a Flight Instructor and Listener Mail → The post ACP081-Making a Living as a Flight Instructor and Listener Mail appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 80. Many of you are interested in working overseas because you heard foreign pilots are paid well. Today I have with me someone who will help us understand more about the benefits and challenges of overseas flying. Ed Abraham is the International Pilot Advisor at Cage Marshal Consulting. Ed is living proof … Continue reading ACP080 – Overseas Flying with Ed Abraham → The post ACP080 – Overseas Flying with Ed Abraham appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

We are back after a brief delay. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. In this episode I have a bunch of listener email to answer coping with burn out, getting your ratings current after a lapse and how to pay for it, and a number of questions about moving your aviation … Continue reading ACP079 – Burn Out, Scholarships, and Moving Your Aviation Career Forward → The post ACP079 – Burn Out, Scholarships, and Moving Your Aviation Career Forward appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 78. Aviation is a challenging and rewarding career. Some want to fly for the airlines and others seek a challenging flying environment dedicated to helping others. Many listeners have written me and feel Mission Aviation Fellowship would fulfill your need to serve others while living the dream of being a “bush” pilot. … Continue reading ACP078 – Mission Aviation Fellowship with Ron Hilbrands → The post ACP078 – Mission Aviation Fellowship with Ron Hilbrands appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 77. The path towards an airline piloting career can be varied depending on your personal circumstances and the choices you make in life. You may want to live in a certain location, you may want to fly only certain types of aircraft, or you have a family and you need to make … Continue reading ACP077 – Planning Your Piloting Career with Angie Marshall of Cage Marshall Consulting → The post ACP077 – Planning Your Piloting Career with Angie Marshall of Cage Marshall Consulting appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 76. I have received many questions regarding the career of skydive pilot so we thought we would dedicate this episode to the job of skydive pilot. Joining me for this episode is Dennis Downing, a pilot flying skydivers in Zephyrhills, Florida. It seems to be an exciting job and along with my … Continue reading ACP076 – Sky Dive Pilot Dennis Downing → The post ACP076 – Sky Dive Pilot Dennis Downing appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

This week I have another great episode of listener email with my good friend, Flight Instructor, and Aerospace Director at Polk State College Eric Crump. In this episode we answer questions related to: Questions from a College Grad The CTP Requirement Pilot Shortage PRIA Requests Plus a few more Links Mentioned in the Podcast: Regional Airline Association … Continue reading ACP075 – Questions from a College Grad, the CTP Requirement, Pilot Shortage, PRIA Requests, and More → The post ACP075 – Questions from a College Grad, the CTP Requirement, Pilot Shortage, PRIA Requests, and More appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Today you will get an inside view into the scholarship process. We created the Aerospace Scholarships Guide because many of you wanted to know how to win a scholarship for your training and career advancement. When we started this guide we did not realize the large number of aerospace scholarships available but have committed to placing … Continue reading ACP074 – How To Win A Scholarship with Administrator Mark Ducorsky → The post ACP074 – How To Win A Scholarship with Administrator Mark Ducorsky appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 73 of the podcast where we give you an inside view of various aviation careers. Some of you have written this show asking me to interview someone who is involved with aviation safety and others would like to hear more about jobs in the insurance field. With me today I have someone … Continue reading ACP073 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart → The post ACP073 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

One of the hardest parts about getting a new job is not always finding the job, but getting through the interview. It can be scary, nerve racking, and you often only get one chance to make a good impression. Wouldn’t it be great if there was someone out there that could help you with this … Continue reading ACP072- Airline Interview Preparation with Judy Tarver → The post ACP072- Airline Interview Preparation with Judy Tarver appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

National Business Aviation Association Convention in Orlando, Florida. I interviewed schools about their programs and employers in different segments of aviation. This episode is packed with content, and I really had a great time meeting and interviewing everyone. Interviews In This Episode: Aviation programs at Florida Tech JetPubs Manuals and Training Materials National Center for Aviation Training … Continue reading ACP071- Live From The National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition 2014 → The post ACP071- Live From The National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition 2014 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In this episode I catch up on some of the great questions and comments sent in by listeners. Below are the questions as well as links I reference during the show. Keep sending in your listener mail and I will try to answer it in a future show! Question 1: Great podcast on AMA missionary … Continue reading ACP070 – Will The Regionals Hire A Pilot Over 50, Is It Too Late To Start Flying At 28, Mission Flying, and More Listener Mail → The post ACP070 – Will The Regionals Hire A Pilot Over 50, Is It Too Late To Start Flying At 28, Mission Flying, and More Listener Mail appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

This week we have another Question and Answer Session with Tom Wachowski. Some of the things we cover are preparing for flight school and flying over sixty. Listener Mail: I’m an aviation enthusiast and I wish to go to flight school in 12 months time. What can I do right now to prepare me for … Continue reading ACP069 – How To Prepare For Flight School and Flying Over Sixty → The post ACP069 – How To Prepare For Flight School and Flying Over Sixty appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

With the growth of travel and aviation in China there is an increase in the number of piloting jobs. We have received many e-mails from listeners asking what it is like to fly in China. Many of you heard that the opportunities to fly in China are very lucrative. In episode 11 we had Dave … Continue reading ACP068 – Flying In China With Boeing 737 Captain Doug Ward → The post ACP068 – Flying In China With Boeing 737 Captain Doug Ward appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

When we watch movies and television the life of a bush pilot seems glorious. I envision a bush pilot swooping down from the heavens above to provide emergency medical supplies to a sick child. Later that day we slowly climb above the bright green canopy of trees to a burnt orange sunset smiling from ear … Continue reading ACP067 – Bush Flying as a Mission Pilot : The Real Story with Brian Pottinger → The post ACP067 – Bush Flying as a Mission Pilot : The Real Story with Brian Pottinger appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

The job of helicopter pilot (low flyer) is exciting, rewarding, and of great benefit to our society. I have had a long interest in flying helicopters and have only a few hours but can tell you the most amazing thing in the world is being able to hover above the ground as if you are … Continue reading ACP066 – US Army Aviation and Military “Low Flyers” → The post ACP066 – US Army Aviation and Military “Low Flyers” appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many of us dream of flying for the airlines as an airline Captain and have a passion for teaching. There is a job that fulfills both your dream of becoming an airline pilot and your passion for teaching. That job is airline check airman and I have with me someone who has recently achieved this … Continue reading ACP065 – How to Become an Airline Check Airman with Robert Guyer → The post ACP065 – How to Become an Airline Check Airman with Robert Guyer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

The warm amber light slowly pours over a sleepy little town like maple syrup. As I climb out of one thousand feet I wish I can’t stop thinking how I wish I could share this beauty with everyone. But there is a person whose job it is to share the excitement, serenity, and awe inspiring … Continue reading ACP064 – Military Aviation Photographer Jose Fuji Ramos → The post ACP064 – Military Aviation Photographer Jose Fuji Ramos appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

This week we welcome back one of our repeat guests Tom Wachowski to discuss Corporate Aviation, flying aircraft owned by private companies to transport their employees for business. In this episode we discuss: Hiring a non-pilot aircraft owner (such as someone who owns a Saratoga and needs a pilot to fly them places) How does … Continue reading ACP063 – Private and Corporate Aviation → The post ACP063 – Private and Corporate Aviation appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

This week’s show was originally intended to simply be a Q&A session with my friend and fellow pilot Jamie Beckett, but as a bonus we started talking about his career in independent aviation writing. Jamie is an independent writer of non-aviation fiction and aviation related non-fiction. He has written for a number of aerospace companies including: Gleim … Continue reading ACP062 – Aviation Writing And Listener Mail with Jamie Beckett → The post ACP062 – Aviation Writing And Listener Mail with Jamie Beckett appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

With the growth in the number of federal job openings related to aviation you might want to satisfy your passion for aviation and serve your country at the same time. There are many benefits and rewards to working for the government but how does one go about finding jobs and applying? Today I have with me … Continue reading How To Apply For A Federal Job ACP061 → The post How To Apply For A Federal Job ACP061 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to the podcast where we give you an inside look at the many careers in aviation. One of the more exciting jobs is that of corporate or private aviation flight attendant. Some of you have contacted me and related there is much information on how you can become an airline flight attendant but not … Continue reading How To Become A Corporate Flight Attendant with Mary Lou Gallagher of Beyond And Above – ACP060 → The post How To Become A Corporate Flight Attendant with Mary Lou Gallagher of Beyond And Above – ACP060 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Can you combine your passion for aviation with your passion for writing? The person I have with me today says yes. If you have listened to this show for any time you know we advocate designing a career to fulfill your passions in life. Both my guest and I have accomplished this goal. I love … Continue reading ACP059 – How To Become An Aviation Journalist with Ian Twombly of Flight Training Magazine → The post ACP059 – How To Become An Aviation Journalist with Ian Twombly of Flight Training Magazine appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to a question and answer episode with Tom Wachowski. We have many interesting questions and comments from listeners. If you want your question answered on this show click on the contact tab above. We enjoy answering your questions and helping you achieve your career goal! One action you can take in your journey towards … Continue reading ACP058 – Surround Yourself With Positive People → The post ACP058 – Surround Yourself With Positive People appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Can you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you. Today I am … Continue reading ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt → The post ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

This episode Eric Crump and I answer questions and discuss listener mail. If you have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode please send them to us by visiting AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact. Eric And I Discuss The Following Listener Mail: Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot? Would it … Continue reading ACP056 – Quality Family Life As An Airline Pilot? Single Engine time versus Multi Engine Time. → The post ACP056 – Quality Family Life As An Airline Pilot? Single Engine time versus Multi Engine Time. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

For the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of the most … Continue reading ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller and The Finer Points of Flying → The post ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller and The Finer Points of Flying appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I am excited to have with me someone who is truly passionate about aviation and will be able to help answer many of your questions concerning various flying jobs. One recurring question I receive from you the listener is this: “are you still passionate about aviation even after many years as an airline pilot?”. To … Continue reading ACP054 – A320 Captain and Alaska Bush Pilot – Cap’n Aux → The post ACP054 – A320 Captain and Alaska Bush Pilot – Cap’n Aux appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

We are back from Sun N Fun and had a wonderful time. One thing I am very excited about is the ability to participate in the first annual Job Fair. I spent many hours speaking with applicants and wandering around to the various job booths. Through observation and interaction with applicants I was reminded how … Continue reading ACP053 – The Successful Job Fair – An Applicant’s Guide → The post ACP053 – The Successful Job Fair – An Applicant’s Guide appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Carl and Eric talk about bridging the gap from low time to airline pilot. Additionally, we have encouraging stories from pilots who have taken the next step towards their career goal. Listener Mail: If airlines want to farm out their regional operations, how are they going to do that when regional carriers don’t have enough … Continue reading ACP052 – Bridging the Gap, Exploring the 727 at Sun N Fun, and Moving Forward With Your Career. → The post ACP052 – Bridging the Gap, Exploring the 727 at Sun N Fun, and Moving Forward With Your Career. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Want to know what it is like to work in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller or manager? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design approaches? Thinking of working part time as a college professor or flight instructor? Today I have with me someone who has experience in all … Continue reading ACP051 – Air Traffic Control, Air Force Academy, Working For The FAA, and Part Time Flight Instructing with Russ Roslewski → The post ACP051 – Air Traffic Control, Air Force Academy, Working For The FAA, and Part Time Flight Instructing with Russ Roslewski appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In this episode we answer one question: What is the truth about the pilot shortage? We Discuss: Taking politics out of the pilot shortage equation. The truth about low starting wages in aviation and why I feel that will not change. Changing the name of the pilot shortage to a “limited supply of qualified pilots”. … Continue reading ACP050 – The Truth About The Pilot Shortage → The post ACP050 – The Truth About The Pilot Shortage appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

We often receive questions concerning the advantages of accelerated pilot training and time building programs. Today I have with me to discuss this topic, Eric Crump, Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College. Advantages of Accelerated Pilot Training: Obtain all of your pilot certificates in as little as six months. Structured education. Topics learned stay … Continue reading ACP049 – Accelerated Pilot Training And Time Building → The post ACP049 – Accelerated Pilot Training And Time Building appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

We spend the majority of the time on this show discussing piloting jobs due to the highly specific training required and the large investment of time and money. But there are many other jobs in aviation which are challenging, lucrative, and interesting. A large portion of the airlines revenue is generated by shipping cargo. Many … Continue reading ACP048 – Airline Cargo Specialist and Revenue Management Careers with Jesse Ziglar → The post ACP048 – Airline Cargo Specialist and Revenue Management Careers with Jesse Ziglar appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot: Go exploring instead of sitting in the hotel room. Get a hobby. Become involved in a charity. Take some time off. Pay it forward by helping others with their career Get involved in General Aviation. Stay as far away from Aviation As possible on your days … Continue reading ACP047 – 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot → The post ACP047 – 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ten Things You Should NOT do during this pilot shortage: Burn your bridges. Turn down interviews. Don’t show up for the interview. Show up for the interview with a bad attitude or overconfident. Think this pilot shortage will never end because they always do. Turn down a flying job because you are waiting for something … Continue reading ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage → The post ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.