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ACP299 Transitioning From Flying Job To A Non-Flying Job In Aviation With Naval Aviator Paul Wynns

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Transitioning From Flying Job To A Non-Flying Job In Aviation With Naval Aviator Paul Wynns. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have a special guest to discuss transitioning from flying jobs to non-flying jobs in aviation with a focus on our military aviators.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

  • Welcome to the Show Paul Wynns.
  • Launching his career in aviation.
  • Landing a coveted job flying in the Navy.
  • Why he chose the route on entrepreneurship.
  • The challenges of being a first-time entrepreneur after leaving the Navy.
  • The rewards of owning an aviation business.
  • Who should consider this path?
  • FlexAir’s training and cultural philosophy.
  • Success is measured by student outcomes.
  • One crew one flight.
  • What is next for Paul and FlexAir?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/goflexair/

https://www.goflexair.com/

Flex Air Aviation One Flight One Crew – Video

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking

https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov/

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.

Our latest video:

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

 

Career Change, Podcast

ACP225 Will my age deter me from a career in aviation?

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career in aviationWill my age deter me from a career in aviation? 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.

In This Episode We Discuss (Will my age deter me from a career in aviation?):

  • Will my age deter me from a career in aviation?
  • I’m 53 and thinking about going to school to become an A&P is this crazy?
  • 33 year old with a family concerned about leaving a good paying job for an aviation career.
  • How much is that two year head start worth?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP221 Career Change And The Threat Of A Recession

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Career ChangeAre you thinking about a career change, and wondering what could happen if there is a recession? We have advice for you in today’s episode! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have question questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today we answer your listener mail.

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 email newsletter and visit the website for special listener coupons.

AOPA Flyin In Frederick MD is this weekend To find out more visit:
https://www.aopa.org/community/events/aopa-fly-ins/2019-aopa-fly-ins/frederick
Why should a career oriented pilot go to a General Aviation Fly In? Easy answer. Networking and education. You will find many airline pilots are interested in General Aviation and you never know who you might meet. Also you will learn something about aviation that you can use your entire flying career whether in a small or large plane.

In This Episode We Discuss (Changing Careers worried about recession):

  • Worried about the threat of a recession looming on the horizon.
  • My patience for the 121 career is reaching its limits!
  • The unheard of 121 team members.
  • Would it be appropriate to email GoJet recruiting team to ask if they have any recommendations on training?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Airline Pilot, Career Change, Female Pilot, Podcast

ACP214 Advice From A Latina Airline Pilot

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Latina PilotWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have with me a special guest Mary Triana Vasquez. Mary is an airline pilot who moved to another country, learned the language, and was able to land a job. Her story is of challenges and successes which she is here to share with you in hopes to inspire and educate those who may be in the same position.

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 (Latina Airline Pilot):

  • How to pay for flight training with a low budget/low paying job.
    • Youtube videos, blogs, FAA website training material, bank of questions.
    • Increase your credit score, financial podcasts, 0%APR credit cards.
    • Work for a flight school. Civil Air Patrol
    • Facebook groups, post on airports
  • How to convert foreign licenses into FAA license.
    • TSA, FAA & USCIS process and times.
    • Start with visa & TSA (90 day wait period)
  • How to land your first pilot job with less than 500 hours total time.
    • Drop zones, gliders clubs, aerial survey, model to scale flying groups
    • 99’s, CAP, flying clubs
  • How to excel as a pilot in the US as a non-English speaker.
    • English for aviation online course, ATC Live
    • Free english tutors
  • Unique challenges of being a latina pilot in the United States.
    • Cultural difference. Idiosyncrasy, body language and verbal expression.
    • Narco & poverty labels
    • “Language barrier”
    • “Pretty and dumb”

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Facebook Page:
Capi Julieta: https://www.facebook.com/CapiJulietaT/

Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx2QvLXCoMkyXI8f6uPHhUA

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Aviation Training, Career Change, Military, Podcast

ACP208 Forces To Flyers student Bryan Stokes interview with Russ Roslewski

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Forces to FlyersHave you heard of the Forces to Flyers Program? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Many of you have heard me discuss in past episodes the new Forces To Flyers Program introduced by the US Department of Transportation. We commend the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao for spearheading this program. We have discussed many of the pathways to the airlines through airline and commercially driven programs but this is the first government program we have discussed on this program. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp176-forces-to-flyers-initiative/.

Luckily, Russ was visiting with his friend Bryan Stokes and Bryan happens to be enrolled in the Forces to Flyers program. Russ grabbed his microphone and interviewed Bryan.

Announcements and News:

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

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss Forces to Flyers:

  • Forces to flyers student Bryan Stokes
  • You are not too old to learn to fly at 48 years old.
  • Application process described.
  • The challenges of the program.
  • Support from the family is important.
  • Where to start: visit the website.
  • https://www.volpe.dot.gov/forcestoflyers

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

 

US DOT Announces Forces to Flyers Program

Fox News report on Forces to Flyers

US DOT Volpe Center Forces to Flyers info

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Airline Pilot, Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP205 Signing Bonuses and Listener Questions with Robert Guyer

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signing bonuses for pilotsSigning bonuses for pilots, logging time in the back seat of an F-15, and being intimidated by IFR. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

10% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide from now through Martin Luther King Jr Day. Type in the coupon code “MLK” at checkout.

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

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

Signing Bonuses, Logging Right Seat F-15, and more:

  • As a back-seater in the F-15E how do I log time?
  • What are “signing bonuses” for new pilots?
  • How long does it take for your average pilot in Canada to reach that 6-figure mark?
  • I am a potential pilot have been reading about various aircraft and IFR and it gets little intimidating. What do you think I should do?
  • Who could I contact to get clear and accurate information if I have a medical question?
  • Do you think it would be possible to dovetail a CFI job at a local flight school with my at sea schedule?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationmedicine.com

Applying Neuroscience Research To Tactical Training System Design

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Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP204 Knowing when it is time to make the career change and Listener Mail

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Knowing when it is time to make the career changeKnowing when it is time to make the career change. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

25% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide. Type in the coupon code “HappyNewYear” at checkout.
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss (Make the Career Change):

  • Do you provide guidance on careers in the aviation insurance sector?
  • Knowing when it is time make the career change.
  • Is an electronic logbook a good approach?
  • Do Regional airlines have “tuition reimbursement” for flight school?
  • Should I finish my degree online and go to a flight school part time?
  • Would going to the national guard or air national guard help my chances of securing an opportunity at a major?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Photo by John McArthur on Unsplash

Airline Pilot, Career Change, Podcast

ACP194 On To The Regionals with Tim Lake

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The Regionals
On To The Regionals with Tim Lake. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. In Episode 156 From Vice Principal To Pilot we spoke with Tim Lake about his career change and journey towards an airline career. At the time Tim had taken the leap from Vice Principal to Flight Instructor and now he is ready for the next stage in his career.

Recently Tim was hired by a regional airline. We continue discussing his career progression and what he has learned during his journey.

Many of you have asked for a follow up on the career path of those we have had on the show or those whose stories we have shared through correspondence. If you have a career update or want to be part of the show either in an interview our writing in your story to be shared so others can benefit please send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

We appreciate Tim Lake and all those who share their stories so others can be inspired and learn from their journey to their dream job! Thanks for coming on the show again Tim.

Announcements:

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

On To The Regionals with Tim Lake:

  • Recap of his career when we last spoke in episode 156.
  • Where he is now.
  • How he progressed to his current position.
  • Instructor pay rates.
  • Get the CFII.
  • Invite a regional in to your flight school.
  • Getting hired by a regional and advice to those looking towards changing careers and flying at a regional.
  • What he has learned during his last career step.
  • What his next step will be in his career.
  • Print the logbook.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Flight Path Museum LAX.

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http://www.tomblizzardphotography.com

Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Career Change, Flight Instructing, Flight Instructor, Podcast

ACP189 A Leap Of Faith To Pursue His Dream – Clay Whatley

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leap of faithToday I have with me a listener who took a leap of faith to pursue his dream. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. One of my favorite aspects of this podcast is sharing your success stories which help inspire your fellow listeners. The story of Clay Whatley moving towards his career goal one step at time is inspirational and an example of how you can overcome challenges in your life if you make a plan and execute the plan, and be open to making changes in your course.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and the Pilot Jobs Book. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

A Leap Of Faith To Pursue His Dream – Clay Whatley:

Before I introduce our guest let me read an email he sent into the show as a follow up on November 21, 2016.

Hello Carl and Co-hosts!

It was a little over a year ago that I wrote into your show looking for some advice on choosing a flight school that was right for me. You graciously answered my questions on a podcast shortly after.

Using some of the tips and info you and your co-hosts provided me I narrowed my search to a few schools. As fate would have it, my wife and I decided to relocate to Florida for me to attend Polk State College, as it was the best fit of my short list of schools. We saved up for the move and the start of training and made a leap of faith into the sunshine state! I am now a 28 year old going back to college for the third time! I started my Private Pilot Lessons in August and now have just over 23 hours! In fact, I completed my first two solo flights this week! Learning to fly has been an amazing experience so far and I always look forward to the next time I can go flying again! I don’t write in to brag; instead I hope to provide inspiration to others who may be where I was just over a year ago, trying to figure out how and where to start.

From the time I wrote in over a year ago to today, I am always trying to do something to take the next step into starting an aviation career: Listening to your podcast and Stuck Mic Avcast, watching YouTube videos, and reading blogs and articles as much as I can. I’ll admit that it took some time for my small steps to get some traction, but now the progress is real and it is all flying by (pun intended)! I continue to listen to your podcast and recommend it to anyone I can. Thank you again to all you do for those of us just starting, or trying to start anew with an aviation career.

Clay Whatley has over 500 hours and is well on his way to pursuing his career goal. Welcome to the show Clay.

Talking Points:

  • His journey to the cockpit.
  • How important it is to include your family in your plan.
  • Planning for the financial impact of flight training.
  • Advice for those looking to make the leap.
  • The changes he has made along his career path.
  • What is next.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Best Value Schools ranks Polk State Aerospace No. 2 in the country