Category Archives: Airline Pilot

ACP180 Rotor Transition Programs and Listener Mail

Today I discuss these new rotor transition programs and answer your questions. Before we begin a few announcements.

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Things sure have changed for military helicopter pilots wanting to work for the airlines. In the past airlines didn’t even consider rotorcraft time. Now airlines are creating rotor transition programs designed specifically towards military aviators.

Announcements:

Many of you ask about our resume services which we provide through signing up for our coaching services. Before you sign up for our coaching please review the free trial of the Pilot Jobs book to help form your resume. After signing up for your first hour of coaching send us your resume for our review which we will return with comments and suggestions. During our one on one coaching session we will discuss your resume and your career goals. To find our more go to:

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We have dramatically reduced the online price for our scholarships guide to $10 for a year access. If you purchased the e-book version through Amazon, please send us your electronic receipt by following the instructions in the book. Of course the best way to receive updates is to purchase one year access to our guide for only $10 by clicking on:

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Rotor Transition Programs and Listener Mail:

  • Rotor Transition Programs.
  • First Flight Fears Of Air Sickness.
  • Free Flight Instructor Certificates.
  • Aviation Medical Issues.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.skywest.com/skywest-airline-jobs/career-guides/rotor-transition-program/

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service

DON JACKSON-WYATT

ACP175 Will A Medical Disorder End My Career As A Pilot?

Seminole Indian PilotWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Helping me answer your questions today is co host Robert Guyer. Today we will be discussing trip trading and scheduling, migrating from a European to FAA license, and getting a class 1 medical under various medical conditions. Most importantly we answer the question:  will a medical disorder end my career as a pilot?

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses is the place for all of our learning including free and paid courses and our monthly membership.
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching is the place for learning about our coaching program including interview preparation.

If you are going to Sun n Fun, or would like to learn about listening to the radio broadcast and other events, check out the event website: flysnf.org.

Will A Medical Disorder End My Career As A Pilot?

  • Trip Trading and Dropping Trips.
  • Making your schedule great.
  • What is the process of transitioning from and EASA ATPL to a FAA ATP.
  • Eye Surgery and the Class 1 Medical.
  • Sleep Apnea.
  • Should I fly jets or helicopters in the reserves?
  • Can I fly with Ulcerative Colitis?
  • What is the best use of my Post 9/11 GI Bill?
  • Should I get a masters or a type rating?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

FAA Certification Based On Foreign License

FAA Medical Examiner Guidance On Colitis

Photo: https://www.semtribe.com/Services/Veterans/

Video Of The Week:

ACP173 Avoiding Food Stamps And A Divorce While Changing Careers

Can you become a pilot, while avoiding food stamps and a divorce while changing careers? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me today is our co host and 737 First Officer, Robert Guyer. Robert has many years as a recruiter with a regional airline, is now a pilot at a major airline, and loves to help you move forward in your career.

It has been an interesting week for both of us. Bad turbulence and another Nor’easter. As a matter of fact I spent most of my day driving for the airline instead of flying. I’ll explain why shortly.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses is the place for scholarships, online courses, and 1:1 coaching with the Valeri Aviation team. Check it out and see what we can do for you!

Avoiding Food Stamps And A Divorce While Changing Careers:

  • Should I stay at my 135 cargo job and build 1000 Total Pilot In Command or bail and join a regional as soon as I get my 1250 hrs?
  • How do I balance the rush to build seniority and get 121 time vs actually just staying here and checking the 1000 Total PIC box?
  • Is there anything you think I can do to prepare for the aviation world or piloting in general?
  • Is there any regulation that states that having misdemeanors or felonies will prevent prospective aviators from being hired?
  • IATA Training benefits.
  • I’m in search of discover potential pilot opportunities where I don’t need to go on food stamps, get divorced and can still watch my boy’s baseball games.
  • US DOT Forces To Flyers Program.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

IATA Training Site

US DOT Forces To Flyers Program

Potential PSA Pilots Interview at American Airlines

Photo Credit:

Photo by Chris Leipelt on Unsplash

ACP172 Will US Airlines Hire Pilots With A Work Visa?

Will US Airlines Hire Pilots With A Work Visa?Will US airlines hire pilots with a work visa? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am flying solo, answering some of your questions about applying for US airlines with a work visa, diversity, pilot shortages and what they mean, and work for airline training departments.

Announcements:

Visit our Courseware catalog at:
Aviationcareerspodcast.com/courses

In This Episode We Discuss:

I Have a foreign student who wants to be a US airline pilot. She’s here on a student Visa right now, but wants to get a work Visa when the time comes. Will US airlines hire her? Just regionals? If so, what limitations, if any, should she expect?

Everyone talks about diversity, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on what it’s like for anyone who is not a Caucasian male to work at the regional and major airlines, and furthermore, how they tend to differ in that area.

I’ve heard in the news recently about certain regionals that are having to cancel flights due to their lack of qualified pilots. Is this something that should be viewed as a sign of an airline in trouble or should it be viewed as a sign of an airline that will undoubtedly be trying to grow rapidly?

I would be interested to hear what it’s like working for the training department at an airline, what the qualifications, quality of life, and schedule might be like?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

CommutAir Pilot Recruitment

Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash

ACP169 Pilot Pay Shortage?

Is there a pilot pay shortage, a pilot shortage, or is it something else? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are discussing the answers to these controversial questions, as well as some basic information on VA Vocational Rehab, and a few other topics.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/coaching – Make sure you receive a confirmation e-mail for your appointment.

Scholarship 2018 is live in Amazon. Should be available in iTunes soon.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Aerospace Scholarships Book 2018

Photo Credit: Photo by Miguel A. Amutio on Unsplash

ACP168 Should I Instruct Or Use a Time Building Program?

Aerospace Scholarships 2018Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I will be answering listener mail and we have a few announcements so let’s get started. Don’t forget to like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/aviationcareerspodcast.

Please send your questions to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and look for upcoming events and appearances on our facebook page. I would love to meet all of you just like we did at the Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo 2018. Listen to those inspirational interviews at StuckMicAvCast.com.

Announcements:

Aerospace Scholarships Book 2018 is now available. We will have an online course that will include how to use the book and apply for scholarships at our online learning center https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Can I use my VA vocational rehabilitation benefits to pursue a flying career?

Can you advise me on the current expectations for education within the industry for people with only an associates degree?

I am 44 years old with 315 hours. Should I build time as a flight instructor or look into one of the time building programs?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ACP113 So You Want to Work in Aviation with Jennifer Adams

ACP140 Accelerated Flight Schools with Dan Freeman

ACP167 Start Your Pilot Financial Life Early With Justin Ash

Justin AshToday I have with me Justin Ash to discuss why you should start your pilot financial life early. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. As you know we care about all aspects of your life including financial planning.

Announcements:

Check out our Facebook page for information on where we will be and how you can stop by and say “hi!”

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Benefits offered at the airlines with common questions.
  • A and B funds.
  • New Tax Reform
  • Long term planning / distribution
  • Starting early / young pilots
  • Where we think the airline industry is headed with respect to CBA’s, benefit packages etc.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Expo History

Justin Ash on LinkedIn

ACP165 CommutAir The Fastest Career Pathway Program To United

 

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have with us CommutAir to discuss pilot job opportunities and new exciting announcements. Before we get started we have a few announcements.

Announcements:

January 24-27, 2018 in Sebring, FL.

To find out more about this event and other events we will be attending please visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/aviationcareerspodcast

We would love to meet you there. Don’t forget to look for me and the crew in our orange polo shirts.

Today we have with us from CommutAir:

  • Jeff Harris, Director of Training
  • Paul Grieco
  • Marie Assan, pilot recruiter
  • Joey Dhaliwal, communications director

In This Episode We Discuss:

CommutAir Announcements:

  • New LOA signed with pilots.
  • Retirement of Dash – 8 fleet.
  • Training department build up.
  • Upgrade times.
  • Downgrades.
  • CPP.
  • United 145 cost structure.

Pick Of the Week:

CommutAir on Facebook

ACP161 Your Pilot Resume And Why Proper Logging Of Flight Time Is Important

Welcome to the inspirational, information, and transparent podcast about aviation careers. In this episode we answer your questions regarding the importance of a good pilot resume, logging time appropriately, and moving to an electronic logbook, among other things. Many of you have asked me to put together a sample resume  and a course on how to design a resume. We are working on the course but we already have a good course and sample resume in the form of The Pilot Jobs Book.

Announcements:

Pilot Jobs Book Course is available for purchase on our new learning platform. The free preview includes samples of resumes and cover letters so I highly recommend your reviewing them.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • The importance of a good pilot resume.
  • Logging Time Appropriately
  • Pilots taking one step towards their career goal.
  • Should you concentrate on your rotary or fixed wing pilot certificate?
  • Moving to an electronic logbook.
  • Proper logging of flight time.

Pick Of the Week:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pilotjobsbook/

ACP158 CommutAir

CommutAirIn this episode, we are joined by pilot recruiters from CommutAir. With up to $74,000 in first-year compensation and fast upgrades, CommutAir is a great opportunity for pilots who want to advance their careers.

Announcements:

For Upcoming meetups, events, news, and announcements visit our Facebook page

In This Episode We Discuss CommutAir:

  • Who is CommutAir?
  • Why CommutAir?
  • Pilot Qualifications.
  • How To Apply.
  • The life of A CommutAir Pilot.

Pick Of the Week:

CommutAir Recruiting