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Airline Pilot, International Pilot, Pilot, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt

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KarleneA330, international airline pilotCan you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you.

Today I am excited to have with me someone who has both a successful family life and flying career as an international Airbus A330 Pilot. Karlene Petitt is a grandmother, international airline pilot, and author of a novel.

Karlene and I Discuss:

  • Her Passion For Flying
  • What it is like to fly a wide body airliner worldwide.
  • Her varied path to her current job flying
  • How to have the right work and personal life balance as a pilot.
  • Her current projects and how she is able to balance that with her family life

Links:

The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Woman Pilots

Woman In Aviation International

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week

International Society Of Women Airline Pilots

Karlene’s Blog – Flight To Success

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ACP056 – Quality Family Life As An Airline Pilot? Single Engine time versus Multi Engine Time.

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EfisThis episode Eric Crump and I answer questions and discuss listener mail. If you have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode please send them to us by visiting AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact.

Eric And I Discuss The Following Listener Mail:

  • Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot?
  • Would it be better finding a job in the US flying a twin turboprop SIC (Second In Command) or PIC (Pilot in Command) time in a single engine turboprop?
  • Should paying off student loans outweigh building twin time?
  • How many multi-engine hours do the regional airlines require?
  • Is there scholarship or assistance money for those pilots who are older and not in college?
  • A Listener takes ones step towards his goal by working on the King Schools Program Online.
  • A listener relates how he was awarded two scholarships to help with his training costs.
  • What books do you recommend I read?
  • What advice would you have for a Canadian pilot who wants to immigrate to the United States and fly for the airlines?

Links:

Episode 1 Handel Wellington

King Schools Online Courses

15LawsOfGrowth
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

AOPA Flight School Directory

Canadian ATP Conversion Online from Gleim


Aviator, Flight Instructing, Flight Instructor, General Aviation, Podcast, Safety

ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller and The Finer Points of Flying

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jas9 copyFor the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as  the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of  the most important and respected people at a general aviation airport is the flight instructor.

Flight instructing is a challenging and rewarding career which allows you to have a profound impact on the aspiration and safety of individual pilots. Today I have with me a passionate aviator and outstanding flight instructor, Jason Miller.  If you are thinking of a career as a flight instructor this episode is for you. Jason and I will discuss how to be successful and also debunk some myths about the career of flight instructing.

Jason and I Discuss:

  • His passion for teaching people how to fly.
  • Why he loves flight instructing.
  • Misconceptions about flight instructing.
  • How you can make a living flight instructing.
  • Working part time as a flight instructor.
  • How he is connecting with passionate aviators around the world.
  • How you can reach Jason and the Many Outstanding training products he has to offer.

Links:

http://www.thefinerpoints.net

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Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Bush Pilot, Pilot, Podcast

ACP054 – A320 Captain and Alaska Bush Pilot – Cap’n Aux

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Screen-Shot-2014-03-23-at-6.20.26-PM-300x199I am excited to have with me someone who is truly passionate about aviation and will be able to help answer many of your questions concerning various flying jobs. One recurring question I receive from you the listener is this: “are you still passionate about aviation even after many years as an airline pilot?”. To help us answer this question and many more is Cap’n Aux.

Eric is an airline pilot by day, writer by night, and kid by choice. Never one to believe in working for a living, Eric’s past list of occupations include: Alaska bush pilot, freelance writer, mural artist, and Captain for a Caribbean airplane operation. He is now a captain for a major U.S. airline flying the Airbus A320.

Eric and I Discuss:

  • Flying the world as an A320 Captain.
  • Flying as an Alaskan bush pilot.
  • Advice for those interested in a career as a bush pilot.
  • Flying as Captain in the Caribbean.
  • How to keep the passion for aviation alive!
  • Eric’s passion for blogging and writing.

Links:

Cap’n Aux Blog

Cap’n Aux on Twitter

Cap’n Aux on Facebook.

Eric Auxier On Amazon

“The Last Bush Pilots” made Amazon’s Top 100 Breakthrough Novels last year!

The Last Bush Pilots

NYC Aviation

Airways Magazine

AudibleTrial.com/careers

Aviation Scholarships Guide

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ACP053 – The Successful Job Fair – An Applicant’s Guide

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JerseyGirlWaspAtSunNFunWe are back from Sun N Fun and had a wonderful time. One thing I am very excited about is the ability to participate in the first annual Job Fair.

I spent many hours speaking with applicants and wandering around to the various job booths. Through observation and interaction with applicants I was reminded how some do not understand how to prepare for a job Fair. If you are considering attending a job fair I want to share with you some advice and a list of actionable items I feel will be helpful.

Today I have with me a frequent Co Host Eric Crump from Polk State College who also was an integral part of the job fair. He has some exciting news and some interesting facts to share with us. Welcome Eric.

Job Fair Do’s and Dont’s:

  1. Know Everything possible about the attendees.
  2. Use positive words.
  3. Avoid words such as hate.
  4. Avoid sexist remarks.
  5. Bring your resume.
  6. Know your resume.
  7. Dress appropriately.
  8. Know the officers in the company.
  9. Relax as much as possible.
  10. Know why you want to work for the company exhibiting.
  11. Don’t forget to visit all the employers and not only the one you want to work for.
  12. If you haven’t flown in many years gain some time and work for a regional, cargo, or corporate operator.
  13. Never turn your nose up to an opportunity.
  14. Don’t say bad things about your current company.

Links:

Polk State College
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Chats From The Deck – Archives Of Sun N Fun Radio

Sun N Fun Radio On LiveATC.net/SNF
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Other People’s Airplanes
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Knock ’em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Job Offers
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Air Show, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast, SunN Fun

ACP052 – Bridging the Gap, Exploring the 727 at Sun N Fun, and Moving Forward With Your Career.

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ACPCoverArtNewCarl and Eric talk about bridging the gap from low time to airline pilot. Additionally, we have encouraging stories from pilots who have taken the next step towards their career goal.

Listener Mail:

If airlines want to farm out their regional operations, how are they going to do that when regional carriers don’t have enough pilots now to meet current demand?

Do you think that commercial aircraft will ever get sucked into the Drone bonanza?

Tom Wachowski answers a previous question about Networking and a corporate jobs.

A listener relates his reasons for not becoming an airline pilot as discussed in episode 23.

A pilot with 250 is turned down by the regionals in Australia and wants to know how he can make himself as competitive as possible?

Is it worth spending the extra to complete an instructor rating in the hope of securing some work to help more time?

A little of encouragement goes a long way.

Should I fly a corporate jet or for the regionals to make me more competitive for the major airlines?

What can I do now to increase my chances of being hired with the majors even though most of my recent time is flying drones?

Will airlines hire me before separating from the military and/or meeting the minimums?

Can you think of any downsides to getting a restricted ATP prior to getting to 1500 hrs?

During airline training how does the pay work? Is it still by-the-hour? Should I plan on a few months of even lower pay than a first-year first officer?

Links:

American to Shrink Regional Unit After Pilots Reject Contract

Sun N Fun Radio

ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answered with Tom Wachowski.

National Business Aviation Association

ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski

Polk State College


Air Force, Air Traffic Controller, Flight Instructing, Flight Instructor, Pilot, Podcast

ACP051 – Air Traffic Control, Air Force Academy, Working For The FAA, and Part Time Flight Instructing with Russ Roslewski

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RussAndStearmanWant to know what it is like to work in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller or manager? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design approaches? Thinking of working part time as a college professor or flight instructor? Today I have with me someone who has experience in all these fields and more.

The path towards your career goal is not straight but a journey full of variety and exciting adventures. One person who personifies this journey is Russ Roslewski. Russ has had many interesting jobs in his aviation career including The Air Force, FAA, and now working as an adjunct professor and flight instructor.

Russ has some great advice for those pursuing a career in aviation and is someone we should all admire for his ability to consistently move forward in his career AND have fun along the way. I know you will find his story fascinating and helpful in pursuing your career goal.

We Discuss:

  • How Russ developed his passion for aviation.
  • His years at the U.S. Air Force Academy and serving as a “U.S. Air Force Academy Liaison Officer”.
  • Advice for those applying and interviewing for the Air Force Academy.
  • What an “Airfield Operations Officer” is and how this prepared him for a civilian job.
  • Air Traffic Control and Airfield Management jobs in the Air Force.
  • Working as as a liaison to the foreign national leadership.
  • His involved in several mishap investigations from an ATC standpoint.
  • How he worked his way into a TERPS (Terminal Procedures) job with the FAA.
  • Advice for those interested in an job working with Terminal Procedures.
  • The benefits and challenges of working part-time as a flight instructor.
  • Working as an adjunct professor the rewards and challenges.
  • General career advice for those who are thinking of taking the leap into a new career direction.

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Links:

FAA Aviation Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook : Air Traffic Controllers

FAA Salaries from Glassdoor.com

SMAC066 – How To Build An Instrument Approach With Russ Roslewski

Russ Roslewski Blog


Pilot Shortage, Podcast

ACP050 – The Truth About The Pilot Shortage

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CarlAndEric727In this episode we answer one question: What is the truth about the pilot shortage?

We Discuss:

  • Taking politics out of the pilot shortage equation.
  • The truth about low starting wages in aviation and why I feel that will not change.
  • Changing the name of the pilot shortage to a “limited supply of qualified pilots”.
  • Career progression and expectations.
  • Why over selling the pilot shortage will create dissatisfied pilots.
  • How regulations will increase the requirements to fly for a Par 121
  • How new regulations have produced this shortage.
  • Why you should be careful who you listen to.
  • Why the pilot shortage should not be driving your decision to become a pilot.

Listener Mail:

I just wanted to try to be the first to congratulate you on a podcast mile stone of your 50th episode.

I also wanted to let you know that I have taken the first step in my aviation career. I have 850 TotalTime, 150 Multi-engine time, and 150 instrument.I have just taken a job flying aerial survey flying the 206. Not quite up there with you yet but I think I’m now on the right track. I feel that we are lot a like I’m 34 starting my aviation career and If I remember correctly you were in your early to mid thirty’s as well.

Thanks again for your podcast and for it keeping me motivated. I have listened to the podcast from episode one. So you can also take credit for my new job in a small part. Thanks again for all your hard work and you should start looking for me in a cockpit near you.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

Eric Crump on Twitter : @SeeEricGo

Polk State College

Current and Future Availability of Airline Pilots : US Government Accountability Office

As Communities Lose Air Service, Regional Airlines Decry Flight-Hour Threshold for Pilots

World needs pilots! Record growth leads to record need

How miserly airlines created their own pilot shortage

The new ATP certification test may cost up to $15,000. How will these high costs impact the pool of ATPs available to the airlines?

Union Says Lack Of Pay And Respect Leading To Pilot Shortage

Accelerated Pilot Training, Aerospace Program Director, Podcast

ACP049 – Accelerated Pilot Training And Time Building

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EricTheHappyFlyerWe often receive questions concerning the advantages of accelerated pilot training and time building programs. Today I have with me to discuss this topic, Eric Crump, Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College.

Advantages of Accelerated Pilot Training:

  • Obtain all of your pilot certificates in as little as six months.
  • Structured education.
  • Topics learned stay fresh in your memory.
  • Cost can be lower.
  • You can start making money in aviation sooner.
  • 141 programs have reduced requirements for total time.

Disadvantages of Accelerated Pilot Training:

  • Learning can sometimes be short term.
  • Up front costs are high because you are paying for the entire program.
  • You will have less time and less experience flying.
  • Some programs may only teach for the test instead of teaching you to become a good pilot.

Listener Mail:

Can you recommend Ground Instructors study material?

A listener relates his experience flying as a mission and air ambulance pilot.

A listener who always wanted to be an airline pilot relates his first step towards his goal.

I have a varied background with many different jobs. Does that look flighty or indecisive, to an airline and would they hire me?

If airlines are making strategic decisions now to cut capacity, doesn’t that take away the “pilot shortage”?

I’m trying to Network towards obtaining a corporate job. How do I actually approach a individual, and what do I say to them?

I am still working on my CFI licenses, should I start networking right now?

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

Polk State College
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Republic to remove 27 aircraft in face of pilot shortage

ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage

ACP044 – Career Questions with Tom Wachowski Creator of The Pilot Jobs Book

Gleim Publications aviation training courses.

King Schools aviation training.

ASA flight aviation training products.

ATP Certification Training Program (CTP)

Sun N Fun Radio


Airline Cargo Specialist, Cargo, Podcast, Revenue Management

ACP048 – Airline Cargo Specialist and Revenue Management Careers with Jesse Ziglar

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cargo specialistWe spend the majority of the time on this show discussing piloting jobs due to the highly specific training required and the large investment of time and money. But there are many other jobs in aviation which are challenging, lucrative, and interesting.

A large portion of the airlines revenue is generated by shipping cargo. Many of us don’t realize this but the hold baggage compartment under the airplane is not just for holding our bags but for shipping cargo. To help us understand more about how the airlines utilize the cargo hold and what careers in cargo and revenue management are available, I spoke with Jesse Ziglar. Jesse is a cargo specialist and revenue manager with a major airline.

Jesse and I discuss:

  • Why cargo is important to the airlines.
  • What airlines ship in the cargo hold.
  • The difference is between an all cargo airline and a passenger airline carrying cargo.
  • Opportunities for those interested in working with cargo or revenue management at an airline.
  • Salary expectations for the various jobs in cargo from handling to management.
  • Benefits you can expect at a major airline including travel.
  • Why he enjoys working with cargo and revenue management at an airline.
  • How his flying background helped him with his career.
  • The many challenges and rewards of working with cargo.

Links:

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Wages.

Air Transparency Blog