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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.

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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:

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Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP203 Airline Pilots are Real People and the Career is Attainable

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Airline Pilots are Real PeopleAirline Pilots are Real People! 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:

We shared two exciting announcements with our team today – ExpressJet is being acquired by ManaAir, LLC, and we’re adding new Embraer E175-SCs to our fleet!

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-skywest-receives-first-70-seat-e175-sc-446774/

25% off the Aerospace Scholarships Guide until Dec 25 2018. Type in the coupon code merrychristmas at checkout.

Scholarships

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 (Airline Pilots are Real People):

  • Piper the Airport K-9
  • Airport Operations careers.
  • Working during the holidays.
    airline pilots are real people and the career is attainable to most people.
  • How much weight do major airlines put on a candidate’s GPA while in college?
  • What are some things I can do to get major airlines to look past my low GPA.
  • Do flow throughs help or hinder your progress to the majors?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.tvcairport.com/airportk9/

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Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP202 Seven Children With A Full Time Job And Now An Airline Pilot

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Seven Children With A Full Time Job And Now An Airline Pilot. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions but before we begin a few words from our sponsors. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

25% off the Aerospace Scholarships Guide until Christmas. Type in the coupon code merrychristmas at checkout.

Scholarships

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 (Seven Children With A Full Time Job And Now An Airline Pilot):

  • 31 year old listener realizes he isn’t too old.
  • Can I get hired with a DUI?
  • Do I have to move from my rural home to make more than $75,000 a year.
  • 37 years old and as mentioned, have ZERO flight experience
  • Scholarships for Private Pilot.
  • Are there only scholarships for higher ratings?
  • Success Story: Seven Kids, a full time job, and now I am an airline pilot.
  • Worked part time as a flight instructor and landed an airline job after only a few years.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

 

Accelerated Pilot Training, Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP201 Should You Work On Your Ratings Full Time Or Part Time

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Should You Work On Your Ratings Full Time Or Part Time? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. If you have a question you want answered on the show e-mail us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Also if you have a story you want to share please e-mail your story which will inspire or educate those listening. If you want to be a guest on the show please link on the video link at the bottom of the show notes.

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:

  • Worried about paying all this money for my ratings and having no job at the end.
  • Not sure if I should quit my full time job and work on my ratings full time or should I work on my ratings part time.
  • Do you have any Canadian Scholarships?
  • Keep Calm and Fly On. Why you should not be too intense when flying.
  • What pilots get to do Functional Check Flights?
  • Do you have scholarships in the UK?
  • How likely is it for a US airline to hire a foreign pilot?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Polk State Flight Team

 

Finance, Financial Aid, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP188 Preparing To Fly In A Glass Cockpit

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Have you flown with a glass cockpit? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am joined by Justin Ash to discuss learning to fly in a glass cockpit, as well as answer some of your other 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.

Preparing To Fly In A Glass Cockpit:

  • Using your retirement savings to fund flight training.
  • Pilot Fatigue in the training environment
  • Challenges Of Fatigue Instructors face.
  • Do I need to live close to the training center as an instructor?
  • Getting ready for glass.

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14 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever

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

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Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP186 Should I use my retirement savings to fund training?

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Should I use my retirement savings to fund training?

Should I use my retirement savings to fund training? We will cover that and answer some other questions in this episode. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions and discuss quality of life at the airlines. Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching

Please allow 2 weeks to schedule me during the summer.

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

New scholarships will be available with the August update.

Should I use my retirement savings to fund training?

  • Quality Of Life
  • Is an aviation degree necessary?
  • Is it normal for the FAA to take a long time to review your medical certificate?
  • Should I use my retirement savings to fund training?
  • Why are people would willingly go to the ultra-budget airlines?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service

Bruce B Chien MD

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?

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

Airline Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP180 Rotor Transition Programs and Listener Mail

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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:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses

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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:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

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

Air Show, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scholarships

ACP177 Overcoming Challenges In Your Past

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Overcoming ChallengesIf you want to become a pilot, what do you do about Overcoming Challenges In Your Past? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I am back from two airshows Seaplane A Palooza and Sun N Fun 2018.

We recorded interviews at both events which you can listen to on StuckMicAvCast.com. Many of the interviews included careers in the seaplane field and many more. In today’s show we answer your questions and discuss scholarships.

Announcements:

The Scholarships Guide Online Is Now Available:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

When we published the 2018 Scholarships guide we listened to your feedback and began publishing the online version again. For $10 you will have access to all the updates for a full year! To find out more click on the scholarships tab or go directly to :

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

The 2018 Scholarships Book is also available on iTunes as an iBook and in the Amazon book store as a Kindle book. If you purchase the Apple iBook you will receive all updates for the current version of the book.

If you purchase the Scholarships Kindle e-book on Amazon you will receive the most current version as of the date of purchase. You will not receive updates throughout the year because Amazon requires you to purchase any updated versions of the e-book.

We want you to have the most current scholarships information. If you purchased the Amazon Kindle e-book, we will give you one year access to the Online Scholarships Guide from date of purchase. Simply send us a copy of your digital order to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Overcoming Challenges In Your Past:

  • Did you know you can click on the links in the show notes from your device?
  • Will my DUI ultimately prove to be the end all to my dream of being a commercial pilot?
  • What does someone’s career track look like before moving on to a training department?
  • When I go back to school can my ratings/certifications be used towards college credits?
  • My struggles have only provided a foundation of strength that I look forward to paying forward the generation of pilots behind me.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP168 Should I Instruct Or Use a Time Building Program?

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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