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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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Aviation Training, Careers, Podcast

ACP190 Would hours in a complex/high-performance airplane have any significant benefits?

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Would hours in a complex/high-performance airplane have any significant benefits? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today Justin Ash joins me to answer listener questions.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and the Pilot Jobs Book. We also have monthly membership which includes the Pilot Jobs Book, Advanced Guide To Holding Patterns, The Practical Guide To Winter Flying, and various Webinars. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

The Scholarship guide August 29, 2018 edition is live. We have 5 updated scholarships with this edition.

Would hours in a complex/high-performance airplane have any significant benefits:

  • What is the prospect of becoming an airline flight instructor if I become a flight attendant then pursue flight instructing at a local flight school as a second job and supplemental income?
  • Would getting most of my hours in a complex/high-performance airplane have any significant benefits?
  • Are flight-schools amenable to you providing your own airplane for training?
  • Do you think it’s worth the buy-in price vs renting from the flight school?
  • Do you think I am too old to go to aviation school?
Aviation Revenue Manager, Careers, Podcast

ACP184 Airline Revenue Management Careers

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Airline Revenue Management CareersOne of the exciting and constantly changing jobs in the airline industry is Airline Revenue Management Careers. It is a mystery to many how airlines set their pricing. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.

To maximize revenue at an airline, a group of individuals at the airline who use various analytics to predict customer behavior. If you are envisioning a room full of smart people combined with a crystal ball then you wouldn’t be far off from what the revenue management department consists of. The field of revenue management is both a skill and an art. Today I have with me Matt Haft a former revenue manager for a New York based airline to discuss his job and how to qualify for a revenue management position.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Airline Revenue Management Careers:

  • Economics (Supply/Demand)
  • Industry Metrics: RASM, CASM, Average Fare
  • Consumer behavior/patterns
  • Competition (frequency, modern fleet, product offerings)
  • Corporate life
  • Interviewing tips
  • How to get the job
  • Qualifications
  • Listen to earnings calls
  • Investor section of the website

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Compass Airlines – We are West

Brief video explaining Revenue Management

CNN Video on The Science Behind Airfare Pricing

Great video on How Airlines Price Flights

Careers, Podcast

ACP182 This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby

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This Is Your Career Not Your HobbyThis Is Your Career Not Your Hobby, but what happens if you call in sick at an airline? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and  transparent aviation careers podcast. Thank you for listening and thank you for all those who reached out to me during this trying time.

I had a wonderful trip with an amazing overnight at a resort on the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, I became sick towards the end of my trip and had to call in sick for my next trip that started after only one day off. So what happens when you call in sick at an airline? Well before we start that discussion a few announcements:

Announcements:

The May 29, 2018 Scholarships Guide is available online:
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Since we are still months behind on our questions we are considering adding additional episodes throughout the week until we are caught up. If your question is specific or you need more individual assistance you can always sign up for a career coaching session at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/.

This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby:

  • What happens when you call in sick at an airline?
  • Make sure you review your attendance policy at work.
  • It’s not a hobby it is a career. When you realize this you will start making more money in aviation.
  • The accelerated school seems very attractive with their “guaranteed” job but is it really worth the extra money?
  • Financing pilot training.
  • What should I be doing now while I am in the military?
  • Using disability benefits to pay for a new career in aviation.
  • Having trouble financing flight school because of past credit problems.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Careers, Podcast

ACP181 Your Passion And Your Career- Lessons Learn From Dad

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Your Passion and Your Career

In this special episode, I want to share some thought about your passion and your career, and some of the lessons I learned from my Dad. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I had an amazing flight from San Juan Puerto Rico to Newark, NJ last week.

While over the Atlantic a large rocket flew across the sky, a plume from the rocket exhaust filling the sky. The morning climax was the reentry of the first stage of the rocket lighting up the ocean with a giant orange fireball! Views like this are one of the many perks to this job.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Your Passion and Your Career:

  • Lessons from my first flight with Dad.
  • The intersection of passion and vocation.
  • It is ok for a passion to be fulfilled through an avocation.
  • The Renaissance man polymath.
  • Volunteerism.
  • The bus may never hit you.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Tribute To My Dad:

Careers, Helicopter Pilot, Podcast

ACP179 Helicopter Careers Update With Pam Landis of Rotorcraft Pro

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Helicopter Careers UpdateToday we have a helicopter careers update with Pam Landis of Rotorcraft Pro. The airline industry has changed over the past decade causing a hiring spree at the airlines. In the past, helicopter time was not even considered by the airlines as flight time. Fast forward to today and we now see rotor transition programs at many of the regional airlines Some are even paying for your ratings.

Through our coaching services I have worked with many helicopter pilots in formulating the best path towards a career with the airlines. Most who I work with are transitioning to the fixed wing due to the job opportunities and the financial benefits of being an airline pilot. But what if being a helicopter pilot is your passion and your life’s ambition.

Joining me today is Pam Landis, Assistant Editor of Rotorcraft Pro Media Network. Pam and I will discuss the career outlook for helicopter pilots and things to consider when choosing between a fixed wing job and a helicopter job.

Announcements:

Some of you have asked if we can help you with creating your aviation resume and cover letter. Both through our career coaching and and our online courses we provide information on how to create a cover letter and resume. You can find more at:
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching

Pam Landis was last on the show in October of 2015 in episode 92 where we discussed how to become a helicopter pilot. Much has changed since that episode and she is here now to discuss the status of the helicopter industry as it relates to careers.

Helicopter Careers Update With Pam Landis of Rotorcraft Pro:

  • The state of the helicopter industry as it relates to careers.
  • The many jobs to include: pilots, mechanics, flight nurses and medics, and managers.
  • Is the airline pilot shortage affecting the helicopter industry?
  • Why you should choose a career as a helicopter pilot.
  • The future of the helicopter industry.
  • University Air Center Flight School – helicopters
  • Helicopter scholarships – many are found in our online scholarships guide.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

University Air Center

http://www.justhelicopters.com

HeliSuccess Career Development Seminar
https://youtu.be/EgPe6j9DYAA

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/helicopter-pilot-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm

https://www.rotor.org

http://www.touchstonehelicopters.com

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Airline Pilot, Careers, Podcast

ACP172 Will US Airlines Hire Pilots With A Work Visa?

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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:

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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

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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

Airline Pilot, Careers, Podcast, Resume Tips & Advice

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

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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.

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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.