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Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP185 Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career?

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Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career?

Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Recently I finished seven days straight of flying and I am not going to do that again. I had a wonderful trip which included an overnight in Bermuda!  What a great time I had exploring the island and the lighthouses. This is one of the many great benefits of working for an airline. Today I am going to answer your e-mails but before we get started I have a few announcements.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Further your skills and do something fun by winning a scholarship for a new rating, training, or flight experience.

June 29, 2018 edition is now live which includes two new scholarships :

OX–5 Aviation Pioneers Scholarship Flight Training $250-$1000

Charles J. Colgan Aviation & Aerospace Scholarship (VABA) Virginia Aviation Business Association $2,000.00

Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career?:

The wonderful places you can visit and get paid when working for the airlines.

A&P Jobs At The Airlines

Which major airline is best to work for considering Quality Of Life.

Can I be geographically specific when choosing a career in aviation?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Episode 006 – Career Prospects Are Good for Both Pilots And Mechanics, A Panel Discussion with Guests From National Aviation Academy.

Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Career Change, Podcast

ACP173 Avoiding Food Stamps And A Divorce While Changing Careers

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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

Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Career Change, Careers, Pilot Shortage, Podcast

ACP169 Pilot Pay Shortage?

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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

Accelerated Pilot Training, Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP159 Accelerated Flight Training Update With Dan Freeman

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Accelerated Flight Training is one of our most requested topics for this podcast. In this episode, we discuss the pro’s and con’s of accelerated flight training plus receive an update from a friend of the podcast Dan Freeman. Dan is the Host of Accelerated Flight School Podcast where he describes his career change and training experience. Currently Dan is a flight attendant with a major airline and has many years of experience in the air and now in the cockpit.

Announcements:

I will be at the Region 9 NIFA Safecon event at Auburn University. Since I will be gone for the week we may not publish a podcast but stay tuned since we may have a special episode live from Auburn!

In This Episode, We Discuss Accelerated Flight Training as well as:

  • An update on Dan’s progress since he was on the show in episode 140. The advantages of accelerated flight training
  • The disadvantages of accelerated flight training
  • What recruiters think
  • Finding a job after you finish with one of the programs
  • Working as a CFI at an accelerated school
  • How to find accelerated training in your area?

Pick Of the Week:

Polk State Flight Team

Learn more about College Flight Teams and the history of the competition.

Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Career Change, Podcast

ACP156 From Vice Principal To Pilot with Tim Lake

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In This Episode, I am joined by Tim Lake who went from high school Vice Principal to Pilot. Tim flew into Lakeland to join me on the podcast. This is my first interview with a guest that has flown in and is one of the great things about living near an airport.

Announcements:

Keep watching our facebook page for upcoming events and updates. I had to go to work on the 4th so I was not able to make the pancake breakfast at Bartow Airport but I will be at the AOPA Fly-In in Tampa, FL. Hope to see you there. For more information visit AOPA.

From Vice Principal to Pilot:

  • How Tim went from Vice Principal of a High School to a flight instructor in a very short time.
  • Making money as a flight instructor.
  • Working as a drone pilot to supplement his income.
  • How Leasing back an airplane to the FBO has helped him obtain his ratings and increased his income.
  • Tim can be found on http://facebook.com/lakeaviationfacebook.

Pick Of the Week:

Murfreesboro Aviation

Accelerated Pilot Training, Career Change, Podcast

ACP140 Accelerated Flight Schools with Dan Freeman

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have with me a special guest, Dan Freeman of the Accelerated Flight School Podcast.  Dan has a wonderful podcast sharing his journey towards the airlines by using an accelerated training program. Dan is a flight attendant with a major airline and is a mid-life career changer.

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Dan obtained his license at 17 and attended the Reno Air Races with his Dad. He dreamed of being a pilot but life got in the way, so he ended up being a flight attendant. At 35, he found out from a First Officer that he could still be a pilot, and got into an accelerated training program.

Dan also still loves being a Flight Attendant, sometimes using his flight benefits to travel around the world and interact with the people from those other parts of the world.

Carl and Dan Discuss Accelerated Flight Schools

  • Switching to Pilot from Flight Attendant can mean a pay cut, but it depends on where you are in your career.
  • Dan’s Accelerated Flight School Podcast is a way for Dan to “give back” to the community by sharing his experiences with others interested in taking this journey.
  • Specifically, in Episode 2 Dan discusses the options for getting training such as going to the local FBO, an accelerated program, or a university.
  • He describes his program, which currently is a 9 month “zero to hero” no licenses to CFI.

Connect with Dan:

Twitter: @gingerdanpilot
Facebook: Ginger Dan Pilot
Podcast: Accelerated Flight School Podcast

Career Change, Color Blindness, Military, Podcast

ACP128 Military Pilot Who Has Not Flown In Many Years, Changing Careers, And more listener mail

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Welcome to episode 128! Eric Crump joins me today to discuss your questions including a military pilot who has not flown in many years, changing careers, and more!

Announcements:

Listener Questions and Feedback:

  • 35 year old IT executive from Australia, considering either training for his Commercial Pilot Certificate, or back to school for mechinatronic engineering to work in an Aerospace company.
  • New pilot with color deficiency, will getting a letter of evidence hurt his chances of getting a job with regionals?
  • Retired Marine Flight Instructor, current on CFII but has not flown in 5 years. What is the most efficient way to get back into flying and transitioning to civilian?
  • Flight Attendant for 3 years, considering moving to flying. Goal is to be a commercial pilot, wants to be making money as such before leaving being a Flight Attendant.

Pick Of the Week:

Check out the Aviation Careers Podcast Veterans Information Page

Aerospace Medical Dispositions Item 52. Color Vision

You Can Fly

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Accelerated Pilot Training, Aviation Training, Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered, Regional Airlines

ACP114 How Do Failed Check Rides Affect Employment?

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ThuderstormsAndSunIn this episode we focus on the question how do failed check rides affect employment? Eric Crump joins me today to answer this and more aviation career questions.

Announcements:

  • Our Coaching services include career counseling, interview preparation, and life coaching.  You have been asking to review the coaching schedule before purchasing a session. In response we have added a link to the calendar above. You can review the schedule  by clicking here.

Questions:

  • I Failed both an oral and flight portion of my check ride, what do I do?
  • My concern is if I leave my job, instruct, and then interview for the airlines and not get a job because of my disapprovals.
  • Should I give up on my dream of becoming an airline pilot?
  • I am Debating skipping last year of college to build hours. What is more important a college degree or jumping one year ahead?
  • Accelerated training programs discussed.
  • Dealing with a company showing poor integrity, wants to interview but afraid will get fired for interviewing.
  • Questions on flight training and scholarships from Africa.
  • Older worker, wants to know what his options are to become a pilot.
  • Questions on Great Lakes Airlines hiring part time pilots.

Links:

Career Coaching and Interview Preparation

Aerospace Scholarships 

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Air Force, Airline Pilot, Career Change, Crew Chief, Loadmaster, Maintenance, Military, Podcast

ACP109 Air Force Loadmaster To Professional Pilot

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LarryC17Today we have a special guest who is transitioning from an Air Force loadmaster to professional pilot. Larry Unger is truly an inspiration. If you are considering transitioning from the military to a professional pilot you need to hear his story.

Larry is an advocate for those considering serving their country through a career in the military.  He explains how military service will enhanced your life and career.

Joining me today is Russ Roslewski who has a special connection to Larry’s flying career. Listen the episode to learn more.

In This episode we discuss:

  • Flying in the C-17 around the world.
  • The benefits of choosing an aviation career in the military.
  • Positions  including:  mechanic, crew chief, and  loadmaster.
  • Transitioning from the military to a professional pilot.

Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

Airline Pilot, Career Change, Podcast

ACP108 From Russia With Lenny – Changing Country and Careers

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LennyWelcome to the podcast where we inspire you to pursue your career goals and give you an inside look at many aviation careers. Today we have a special guest who will discuss the challenges and rewards of moving to a new country and changing careers to a satisfying career as an airline pilot.

Announcements:

Congrats to one of our coaching clients for a successful completion of the interview and acceptance to the Turkish Airlines Ab Initio Program.

Services:

  • Coaching
  • Interview Preparation
  • Resume Review
  • Social Media Review
  • Career Mentorship

Membership:

  • Numerous online courses
  • The online scholarships guide.

Books:

Scholarships guide in e-book format both as a pdf and amazon kindle version.

Click on the Membership tab to view all the free items and benefits of becoming a premium member. For one on one coaching click on the coaching tab.

Now on with the show!

Lenny and I discuss:

  • His early life and moving to America.
  • Learning the was of a new country and language.
  • Changing careers.
  • How he developed a passion for aviation.
  • Why he decide to change careers and become a pilot.
  • The career change process.
  • Where he is now and his progress towards his next career goal.
  • Advice for those considering changing careers.
  • Advice for those thinking of changing their country of residence and starting an aviation career.