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.

We Discuss: ATC Contract Towers. Why airline pilot is listed as the most stressful and most dangerous job. Is Being an Airline Pilot Boring? Listener Mail: A listener who wants to become an astronaut asks: Should I join the Air Force and gain flight experience and then apply to test pilot school? Is it possible … Continue reading ACP045 – Airline Pilot – Stressful, Dangerous, and Boring? → The post ACP045 – Airline Pilot – Stressful, Dangerous, and Boring? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 44 of the podcast where we help you achieve your career goal. Today I have with me a frequent co host, Tom Wachowski, who is a corporate pilot and creator of the Pilot Jobs Book. Tom is going to help me answer listener mail and also describe a tool he has created … Continue reading ACP044 – Career Questions with Tom Wachowski Creator of The Pilot Jobs Book → The post ACP044 – Career Questions with Tom Wachowski Creator of The Pilot Jobs Book appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 43. We are committed to helping you obtain your career goal through answering your questions and giving you an inside look into aviation careers. Now we are ready to take the next step with supplying you with some tools to help you move towards your career goal. One of the most exciting … Continue reading ACP043 Think Outside The Box with Len Costa of Practical Guide To Winter Flying → The post ACP043 Think Outside The Box with Len Costa of Practical Guide To Winter Flying appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Today we continue our question and answer session with Eric Crump from Episode 41. Listener Mail: I always wanted to be a pilot but since unmanned aircraft have taken the skies do you think that computers will take over pilots in my lifetime? If I am able to get 500 hours of turbine part 135 … Continue reading ACP042 – Integrity In Your Life And Your Career → The post ACP042 – Integrity In Your Life And Your Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Eric Crump the Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College is an experienced pilot and has had years of experience helping people achieve success in their aviation career. Eric and I discuss the following listener mail: An aviation maintenance student wants to know job prospects for pilots and mechanics. A 38 year with a family … Continue reading ACP041 – “Don’t Let The Effort Keep You From Your Goal” Listener Mail With Eric Crump → The post ACP041 – “Don’t Let The Effort Keep You From Your Goal” Listener Mail With Eric Crump appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

What does an aircraft scheduler do? How do you become a flight dispatcher? What is it like to be a corporate flight attendant? What jobs are available in all of these fields? I am excited today to have with me someone who can help answer these questions. His name is Daniel Slapo and he has … Continue reading ACP040 – How To Get Your FAA Dispatcher Certificate; Corporate Flight Attendant Jobs with ExecuJet Flight Coordinator Daniel Slapo → The post ACP040 – How To Get Your FAA Dispatcher Certificate; Corporate Flight Attendant Jobs with ExecuJet Flight Coordinator Daniel Slapo appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 39. Today I have with me former Coast Guard helicopter pilot and Navy flight instructor Steve Vigus. Steve has a varied background and many interests including a passion for automobiles. I am really excited to listen as Steve takes us inside the cockpit of a Coast Guard Helicopter pilot on a rescue … Continue reading ACP039 – Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Steven Vigus → The post ACP039 – Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Steven Vigus appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In episode 38 we continue to answer listener e-mail with Tom Wachowski. Tom is a corporate pilot who also flew for the airlines and brings a unique perspective to this podcast. The following are the questions we answer during the episode: I have been pulled away from aviation. What is the best way to get … Continue reading ACP038 – Don’t Listen To The Naysayers → The post ACP038 – Don’t Listen To The Naysayers appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In episode 37 we answer listener questions with Tom Wachowski. If you have a question or need advice about your career please click on the Contact page and submit your question. We will answer your question directly and share the answer in an upcoming episode to help others who are listening. Today I have with … Continue reading ACP037 – Is It Too Late, Flying Club vs 141, What University Should I Choose, Scholarships, Starting Over. → The post ACP037 – Is It Too Late, Flying Club vs 141, What University Should I Choose, Scholarships, Starting Over. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Are you a military pilot thinking of making the jump to the airlines? Do you think you might wait until retirement before making the jump to the airlines? There are some pro’s and con’s of both staying in the military and leaving for the airlines. For over a decade I assisted military pilots with leaves … Continue reading ACP036 – Should You Leave The Military To Become An Airline Pilot? → The post ACP036 – Should You Leave The Military To Become An Airline Pilot? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 35 of Aviation Careers Podcast where we help you achieve your career goals and give you an inside view of various careers in aviation. Many pilots have an interest in technology and computers. Many times people change careers from computers to aviation, as I did. Some people are able to successfully combine … Continue reading From Computers to the Cockpit with Embraer 170 Captain Chris Olson, Developer of Bingo Fuel – ACP035 → The post From Computers to the Cockpit with Embraer 170 Captain Chris Olson, Developer of Bingo Fuel – ACP035 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Aviation training is constantly evolving producing both safer and well rounded aviators. Today I am excited to have with me an innovator in the field of aviation training, Eric Crump the Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College. Eric’s passion for aviation is immediately apparent. From the moment I met Eric at Sun N Fun … Continue reading Better Aviation Training With Eric Crump – Aerospace Program Director Polk State College – ACP034 → The post Better Aviation Training With Eric Crump – Aerospace Program Director Polk State College – ACP034 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 33. This is the podcast where we give you an inside look at aviation careers and motivate you to achieve your career goals! I am really excited to be bringing you this episode because my guest today is a friend and fellow aviator who is passionate about flying and he will help … Continue reading Flying The World As A Corporate Pilot With Chris Thren – ACP033 → The post Flying The World As A Corporate Pilot With Chris Thren – ACP033 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 32. I hope you enjoyed the last two episodes full of interviews from the 2013 Sun N Fun Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. I enjoyed interviewing these passionate people as they talked about aviation careers. If you really want to hear some motivating interviews of some truly inspirational aviators make sure … Continue reading ACP032 – Listener Mail with Tom Wachowski → The post ACP032 – Listener Mail with Tom Wachowski appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 31. Today’s episode is the second part of the inspirational aviation career interviews from Sun N Fun 2013. Sun ’n Fun’s mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events while inspiring and educating people of all ages. To learn more about Sun N Fun please listen to episode 30 … Continue reading ACP031 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – Interviews From Sun N Fun 2013 – Part 2 → The post ACP031 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – Interviews From Sun N Fun 2013 – Part 2 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 30. This is the podcast where we give you an inside look at aviation careers. I am excited to be speaking with you today for two reasons. First, I have completed my training on the Airbus A320 and am able to focus on bringing you inspirational and educational content on a more … Continue reading ACP030 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – JetBlue and Sun N Fun 2013. → The post ACP030 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – JetBlue and Sun N Fun 2013. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

If you walked up to a stranger and said you were a pilot they would probably imagine flying a large airline across the world to exotic locations. If you listen to this podcast on a regular basis you realize there are many pilot jobs other than that of a major airline pilot. But what is … Continue reading ACP029 – Flying As A Captain For A Major Airline With Jeff Nielsen Of The Airline Pilot Guy Podcast → The post ACP029 – Flying As A Captain For A Major Airline With Jeff Nielsen Of The Airline Pilot Guy Podcast appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Most of our discussion is of careers in commercial aviation but there are numerous jobs with the Federal Government. One of the more fascinating jobs is investigating accidents. Today I have with me someone from the National Transportation Safety Board to discuss the job of accident investigator and the various federal jobs relating to aviation. … Continue reading ACP028 – Federal Government Careers With NTSB Accident Investigator Bill English. → The post ACP028 – Federal Government Careers With NTSB Accident Investigator Bill English. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

One of the best aspects of a career in aviation is that you are surrounded by people who are passionate about their vocation. Today I have with me a person who is passionate about his career of designing repairs to airliners which have been damaged as an Aerospace Engineer. Did you know fixing a damaged … Continue reading Designing Repairs On Damaged Jets with Aerospace Engineer Walter Chan – ACP027 → The post Designing Repairs On Damaged Jets with Aerospace Engineer Walter Chan – ACP027 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In Episode 23 we discussed the 10 reasons why you Should NOT become an airline pilot. If these ten reasons are not negative and in some cases positive then you are a prime candidate to become an airline pilot. In this episode we take a more positive stance and discuss the ten reasons you SHOULD become … Continue reading ACP026 – Ten Reasons You SHOULD Become An Airline Pilot With Len Costa From The Stuck Mic AvCast. → The post ACP026 – Ten Reasons You SHOULD Become An Airline Pilot With Len Costa From The Stuck Mic AvCast. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many Air Force pilots transition to a career as an airline pilot. Some have successful careers as a general aviation pilot. Dave Coffman is an accomplished pilot who has taken his experience as an Air Force fighter pilot flying for the Thunderbirds and has built a successful general aviation business. Dave describes how he made … Continue reading ACP025 – Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream – From Air Force Thunderbird Pilot To General Aviation Pilot With Dave Coffman → The post ACP025 – Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream – From Air Force Thunderbird Pilot To General Aviation Pilot With Dave Coffman appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

It has been said that the passion for aviation is an incurable disease which is treated by hours of flying. Well one person who you can tell has been bitten by the aviation “bug” is Paul D’Auria. When I first met Paul his childlike smile as he talked about aviation made me realize this person … Continue reading ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Flight Instructor → The post ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Flight Instructor appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I spent a few days dropping my business cards off at flight schools and fixed base operators and I have come to a striking conclusion. Airports and flight schools can be the worst place to go if you want advice on becoming an airline pilot. Let me explain. I like to leave cards at the … Continue reading ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answered with Tom Wachowski. → The post ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answered with Tom Wachowski. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

If you want to play a key role in designing the next generation of aircraft and you have an interest in math and science, an aerospace engineering job might interest you. Aerospace engineers develop the new technologies in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft. Today I have with me someone who can help us understand what … Continue reading ACP022 Designing Tomorrow’s Airplanes With Aerospace Engineer Alan Lawless → The post ACP022 Designing Tomorrow’s Airplanes With Aerospace Engineer Alan Lawless appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever watch an episode of COPS or an old rerun of CHIPS and wonder what it would be like to be a police officer chasing the bad guys? Well for me I never wanted to chase anyone in a patrol car but sure thought it would be cool to be the person in the helicopter … Continue reading ACP021: Adventures Of A Police Helicopter Pilot; Interview with Darryl J. Kimball → The post ACP021: Adventures Of A Police Helicopter Pilot; Interview with Darryl J. Kimball appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

If you are preparing for a job interview then this episode is for you. I will share with you the key elements to a successful interview. To help me with this process I am excited to have with me Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com. JSfirm.com creates aviation opportunities by having one of the most extensive listings … Continue reading ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com → The post ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Wonder what it would be like to be an Air Force Test Pilot? Thinking of a career as a pilot in the military? Maybe you want a career in one of the various aviation career fields in the military. Today I have with me someone who has accomplished all of these goals. Our guest today … Continue reading ACP019 You Can Be A Test Pilot, Military Aviation Careers, Interview With Mark Jones → The post ACP019 You Can Be A Test Pilot, Military Aviation Careers, Interview With Mark Jones appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Do you you want to combine a challenging and exciting career in sales and flying? One way to combine the two passions are by becoming a pilot and selling airplanes. You can have the best of both worlds. Our guest today will describe how he is able to combine both careers. Today I have with … Continue reading ACP018 Aircraft Sales, Interview with Chris Findley of My Flight Coach → The post ACP018 Aircraft Sales, Interview with Chris Findley of My Flight Coach appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many look upon the flight instructor position as a stepping stone towards another career goal while earning poverty level wages. Other instructors are able to command six figure incomes and pursue a fulfilling career helping create knowledgeable and safe pilots. One of the misconceptions in the aviation industry is that flight instructors will always make … Continue reading ACP017 – The Successful Flight Instructor, Interview with Max Trescott 2008 National Flight Instructor Of The Year → The post ACP017 – The Successful Flight Instructor, Interview with Max Trescott 2008 National Flight Instructor Of The Year appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I am excited to bring you a new perspective on aviation careers from someone who worked as an airline pilot and discovered a new calling in life. One of the benefits of working for the airlines as a flight crewmember is the large number of days off. Some relax or travel on their days off … Continue reading ACP016 Building A Business While Working For The Airlines, Interview With Justin Lukasavige of Coach Radio → The post ACP016 Building A Business While Working For The Airlines, Interview With Justin Lukasavige of Coach Radio appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 15. Ever wonder what it is like to be a flight attendant? Well today I am excited to have my first flight attendant on Aviation Careers Podcast to help us understand the exciting career of a flight attendant. In today’s show we discuss pursuing a career as a flight attendant. I am … Continue reading ACP015 Flight Attendant Careers, Interview With Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase → The post ACP015 Flight Attendant Careers, Interview With Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome aboard Episode 14. I am excited you are joining me today on a journey through the world of Business and Private Aviation. Most use the term corporate aviation to describe this type of flying because corporations and individuals that own corporations utilize business aircraft. Some Examples of Business Aviation Usage from the NBAA.org website: … Continue reading ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski → The post ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Hello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much … Continue reading ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals → The post ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 12 and thanks for listening. Today we are going to be talking about Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs. I am really excited to spend some time with you today to talk about the interesting and diverse aviation career field. Whether you are in your car, on your way to work, working out in … Continue reading ACP012 – Job Prospects: Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs, Interview With Flight Time Radio → The post ACP012 – Job Prospects: Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs, Interview With Flight Time Radio appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 11 of Aviation Careers Podcast. We all hear about the opportunities for flying in China but what is it really like to fly and work in China? To help you better understand the opportunities and the unique culture of the Chinese people I have with me today Dave Ross. Dave is the … Continue reading ACP011-Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross → The post ACP011-Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever want to know what it takes to upgrade to Captain at the airlines? Upgrading to Captain is one of the more challenging events in a pilot’s flying career. The transition to flying as first officer to pilot in command is more than a simple checkride. The process of becoming a Captain takes weeks of … Continue reading ACP010 – How To Prepare For Upgrading to Captain At The Airlines, Flying the Embraer 145, A Midlife Career Change → The post ACP010 – How To Prepare For Upgrading to Captain At The Airlines, Flying the Embraer 145, A Midlife Career Change appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 009 of Aviation Careers Podcast. Ever wonder what it is like flying the Embraer 190 as an airline pilot? Did you know that some airline pilots don’t spend nights in hotels but instead sleep at home every night? Most pilots work full time but some have many days off and are able to … Continue reading ACP009 – Flying The Embraer 190, Some Airline Pilots Are Home Every Night, V1 Clothing, and Mental Math For Pilots → The post ACP009 – Flying The Embraer 190, Some Airline Pilots Are Home Every Night, V1 Clothing, and Mental Math For Pilots appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Pilots are fascinating people because they are goal oriented and have many interests. If you find you have a passion for flying but have other interests in life, a career in aviation can still be for you. One of the wonderful things about flying for the airlines are my days off. Some months I have … Continue reading Episode 008 – Combining a Flying Career with Another Career Interview with Jamie Beckett, Publisher of Flight Monkeys → The post Episode 008 – Combining a Flying Career with Another Career Interview with Jamie Beckett, Publisher of Flight Monkeys appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.