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Air Show, Airline Pilot, Aviator, Careers, Podcast

ACP279 Airshow and Airline Pilot Patrick McAlee

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ACP279 Airshow and Airline Pilot Patrick McAlee. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Joining us today is an inspirational airshow and airline pilot Patrick Mcalee.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact in someone’s life and career. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The current online scholarships guide includes 64 new scholarships, 6 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

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In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Patrick’s Unique path to the cockpit.
  • How is passion for aviation developed?
  • What is a lifestyle job?
  • Why you should never give up on your dreams.
  • His airshow life.
  • His airline life.
  • Why giving back to the community is important.
  • Advice for aspiring aviators.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://patrickmcaleeairshows.com 

https://twitter.com/ExtremeFlight45

https://www.facebook.com/extremeflight45

https://www.instagram.com/extremeflight/

Airline Pilot, Career Change, Careers

ACP270 Am I Too Old To Be An Airline Pilot in my 40’s? with Ken Marshall

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ACP270 Am I’m Too Old To Be An Airline Pilot in my 40’s? with Ken Marshall. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we have a special guest Ken Marshall who discusses how he changed careers to become an airline pilot in his 40’s. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The April scholarships guide is out now and includes 64 new scholarships, 6 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

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Wholly Owned Versus Independent Regional Airline : What is the difference?

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Journey to the Flight deck.
  • What it is like to fly for a regional.
  • Why the airlines now?
  • Challenges changing careers later in life.
  • Things unique to a mid-life career change.
  • Volunteering as an aviator.
  • Fire Patrol.
  • What is next?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Pilots and Paws

Flying Musicians

EAA Young Eagles

 

Airline Pilot, Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scope Clause

ACP267 What Is Scope And Why Is It Important?

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What Is Scope

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss what a scope clause is and why it is important for your career.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

Thank You, Brian Whitman, Shay Trotsky, Kenyon, and Len for your support and paying it forward. We have added new coupons to the pay it forward campaign. 

The current online scholarships guide includes 79 new scholarships, 4 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • YouTube/ExpertAviator once a week updates.
  • What is the Scope Clause?
  • Contractual obligation by the major airline to limit the number and size of airplanes regional airlines can fly.
  • 50 seat aircraft.
  • Two 50 seat aircraft equals 100 seats.
  • Some limit by percentage and others by an absolute number.
  • Other airlines don’t limit the number of 50 seat aircraft.
  • 51-76 seat aircraft, the line between major and regional gets fuzzy.
  • How scope affects the regionals and protects jobs at the majors.
  • Remember many years ago a DC-3 that was flown by the majors is a turboprop regional aircraft.
  • So what is a major airline pilot?
  • Why pilots at the majors don’t want to fly small jets and how that helps you if you are looking to get hired during a downturn.
  • 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.
  • Listener mail

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

CDC Corona Virus

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_clause

AC 61-142 – Sharing Aircraft Operating Expenses in Accordance with 14 CFR § 61.113 (c)

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Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP234 From Realtor To Airline Pilot with Sean Crow

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From Realtor To Airline Pilot with Sean Crow. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

One of the important aspects of this podcast is sharing stories of pilots progressing in their flying careers. I enjoy reading your inspirational stories on the podcast and invite you to join us on the show to share your story. Simply click on the link on the right side of the website or in the show notes below to learn more about being a guest on the show.

Today I have with me someone who did just that. Sean Crow is a former realtor who is progressing towards his career as an airline pilot. He also changed his career in his thirties and wants to share how you can do the same. Before we get started a few announcements. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerpodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The July scholarship is available! This month there are 29 new scholarships and 6 updates.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • How Sean developed his passion for aviation.
  • Getting back into flying after an 8 year hiatus.
  • A second career in his mid 30’s from real estate to flying.
  • What is scheduled and on demand freight air cargo?
  • Flying for a 135 freight company that has both twin pistons and jet airplanes.
  • What minimus do you need for a freight company?
  • Deciding to upgrade to captain instead of going to the regional airlines.
  • Since upgrading to captain realizing that it will open up many doors down the road including the corporate/fractional side
  • Potential of bypassing the regional airlines.
  • Real world experience flying 135 air cargo.
  • Questions for Sean? Please e-mail us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and we will forward them to Sean.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Photo Credit: Sean Crow

Airline Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot, Airport Operations, Podcast

ACP230 Pink Eye Flying, motion sickness, and older students learning to fly

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Pink Eye FlyingPink Eye Flying, motion sickness, and older students learning to fly. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today we answer your questions but first a few announcements.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The June 2019 version contains 31 new scholarships and 10 changes. In May we had 25 new totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Pink Eye Flying):

  • What’s a Pink Eye?
  • How to get a head start on flight training.
  • Struggles with motion sickness.
  • Thank You for the Pay It Forward Scholarships Guide.
  • Encore Career at 63.
  • Part 61 school with many older pilots and pathway programs.
  • There are plenty of jobs for pilots with 250 hours.
  • Are there scholarships for other than FAA affiliated licenses?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP227 What happens when a pilot is reassigned during a trip

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Pilot is ReassignedWhat happens when a pilot is reassigned during a trip? We will answer this and a number of other questions in this episode. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

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In This Episode We Discuss (Pilot is Reassigned):

  • What happens when a pilot is reassigned during a trip.
  • Returning to flight
  • Flying over water
  • Flying GA in Europe
  • Vocational Rehab and other VA Benefits
  • Pay/Bonus for a new FO

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/

Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot, Aviation Training, Podcast

ACP226 The Restricted ATP Explained

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Restricted ATPWhat is a Restricted ATP? I have received a lot of questions on what it is, why you need it, and how to get it. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Thank you David Abbey for Paying it Forward.

In This Episode We Discuss (Restricted ATP):

  • The Restricted ATP Explained
  • Career Advice and the Restricted ATP.
  • Military Pilots seeking the ATP.
  • CTP Programs.
  • Are there scholarships for non pilot Veterans?
  • Daughter can’t fly in the military now what?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

FAR 61 Subpart G Airline Transport Pilots

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Airline Pilot, Careers, International Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP224 Visa Sponsorship and Pros and Cons Of Different Flying Jobs

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visa sponsorshipVisa Sponsorship and Pros and Cons Of Different Flying Jobs. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The new scholarships guide for June is soon to be released and includes 25 new scholarships and many updates. Click on the scholarships tab on AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss (Visa Sponsorship):

  • There are many reasons why people choose an airline.
  • Pay and benefits
  • Why due to the seniority system you need to choose wisely.
  • Update to the Recommended Reading list to include the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide and links to websites.
  • Thank you to Scott, Matt, and the other anonymous donors. If you want your name added to the list of sponsors on our pay it forward page please let us know when you make your contribution. We can include a name, website, in remembrance of, or organization to name a few examples.
  • Do you know of anyone that has had this temporary sponsorship translate into a permanent job offer/green card sponsorship?
  • I know you have a book for scholarships but I was wondering if it included any scholarships for Canada?
  • Can you please discuss the pros and cons of the airlines, corporate, and cargo flying, the similarities and differences between them, and what a new pilot should consider when they’re choosing a career path?
  • What does the ideal candidate for each of these jobs look like?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP223 Pay It Forward

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Pay it forwardPay it forward! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Don’t forget to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and visit the website for special listener coupons.

In This Episode We Discuss (Pay It Forward):

  • Why Pay It Forward.
  • A Pilot Shares His Journey To Becoming An Airline Pilot
  • Can I work in the United States as a Canadian?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Pay It Forward

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Careers, Podcast

ACP215 CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot

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CommutairWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are joined by CommutAir Airlines Joey Dhaliwal.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

In This Episode We Discuss (CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot):

1. The highly competitive $22,100 sign on bonus for aviators (most popular with young aviators, CFIs, or those looking to kick off their career with a regional)

  • Look for University partnerships
  • C2C program with Ohio University
  • Paid ATP
  • Partnered schools

2. United CPP – the fastest and most direct path to United Airlines.

  • Record 2 years 10 days
  • Pilots are eligible for United as soon as they are qualified
  • Ran into two former CPP grads in Denver (great story)
  • Young seniority list = quickly move up and achieve mainline dreams

3. Rotor Transition Program (RTP)

  • $22,100 towards their fixed-wing training
  • Train from anywhere
  • Open to civilian and military pilots
  • Eligible for United CPP

4. Captain Accelerated Program (CAP)

  • Offering experienced pilots immediate upgrades “no-wait.”
  • $45,000 sign on bonus
  • Possible the fastest route to United Airlines (start accumulating PIC hours ASAP)

5. Fly While Working (FWW)

  • A program created for internal company employees who would like to complete their flight training
  • Paid by CommutAir via the $22,100 sign-on bonus
  • Great for pilots within 500 hours of their A/R-ATP minimums
  • Train while you remain employed at CommutAir

6. Australian E-3 Program

  • Let Australian pilots take advantage of our growth and U.S airline growth
  • Company sponsors pilots and helps them obtain their E-3 Visa

7. How to meet the team at CommutAir

  • Socials
  • Follow on facebook.
  • Air shows and other events.
  • Linked-In.
  • Don’t be afraid to say hello.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

CommutAir Recruiting

https://www.linkedin.com/company/commutair/

CommutAir

Photo Credit: CommutAir