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Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Army Aviator (Low Flyer), Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP134 Flow Through Agreements and Transitioning to a Piloting Career with Robert Guyer

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Do you have questions about “In this episode we answer your questions with Robert Guyer, 737 Pilot and former recruiter and check airman at ExpressJet Airlines. Robert has been on this show a few times and has some valuable experiences to share

Announcements:

Coaching: Our coaching program is a great way to get help moving forward in your career. Whether you are needing advice on how to get started, figure out what your next move is, or anything else our coaching services can help you to move forward in your career.

Robert and I discuss:

  • Challenges in his career.
  • Dealing with Rejections.
  • Communting to Reserve

Listener Questions and Feedback:

  • Active duty Army Helicopter Instructor, asking how much of the promises of “flow through agreements” is true.
  • Recent Finance College Graduate aged 23, what are the options for switching to flying?
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ACP131 Dealing with Setbacks with Lenny Primak

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Lenny PrimakIn this episode I am joined by Lenny Primak to Help answer a listener mail and to discuss setbacks in your life and career. Lenny has some inspirational statements to help you through challenges in your caeer.

Announcements:

Just a clarification on how the Aerospace Scholarships guide is updated: A new edition of the book comes out once per year. Periodically during the year we do add some additions or make changes based on changes that organizations make to their scholarships. However the best way to get the latest information is to become a member of the site. The online directory has the latest information and the latest scholarships that we have found, and it is only $10 per month! Membership also includes access to several videos and other information only for members.

Listener Questions and Feedback:

A listener email about Lenny Primak, and finding out more about his journey. Since you asked, Carl has Lenny back again to discuss his story!

Lenny and Carl Discuss:

  • How to get started in an Aviation career and how Lenny did it.
  • Lenny recommends either going to an accelerated program, or finding an instructor who can devote 3 weeks to you solidly.
  • Lenny spent 10 years in the right seat, dealing with airline problems that prevented him from advancing.
  • Excessive preparation is key before every step in your career.
  • Carl and Lenny discussed quality of life and the pros and cons of becoming a Captain vs. staying First Officer at a senior level.
  • Know your goal, convert it into a todo list, and then don’t give up or get overwhelmed!
Flight Attendant, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP127 Don’t let a setback stop you from moving forward in your career

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In episode 127 we discuss how to keep moving forward in your life and career even when faced with a setback and answer your questions. I’m joined again by Tom Wachowski of the Pilot Jet Podcast.  Tom has great insight and experience in the Aviation Industry, but he comes by it from a slightly different perspective working on the Corporate or Business side of Aviation.

Announcements: The 2017 version of the Aerospace Scholarships guide should be out and available by the time you listen to this episode. It is available for Kindle and iBooks for $9.99 on either platform.

Listener Email:

  • 57 years old with dispatcher certificate, wants to know if he is too old to start work and wants to know what he can do to keep current.
  • Studying aviation but is looking for options other than being a CFI to build your hours.
  • Student Pilot, working on Private Pilot, is there a Masters in Aviation that would qualify for GI Bill and help pay for the rest of the ratings?
  • Answers on questions about income as a Flight Attendant.
  • High School Senior, dream is to become a commercial pilot, dual enrollment program with high school and college, inquiring about process to becoming a commercial pilot and getting to majors.
Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP124 I Have a six figure salary but now want to change careers

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In episode 124 we discuss leaving a six-figure salary for an airline job, shout outs, our new weekly show, and your questions answered.

Announcements:

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Listener Questions and Feedback:

  • Changing jobs from six-figure salary to an aviation career, getting time in to be eligible
  • Coaching and getting ready for scholarship interview
  • Building multi-engine time
  • From Zambia, Scholarships available in my country
  • Aviation Masters programs and the Approach Plate industry

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ACP123 What Specialized Training Does An Airline Pilot Receive And Your Questions Answered

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Welcome to a new episode! We are trying a new format, which is shorter and should lead to more episodes. Today we have questions about GI benefits, building hours towards a pilot job, and specialized training once you land that dream pilot job.

Also, the 2017 versions of the Aerospace Scholarships Guide will be out very soon. The new guides have many, many more scholarships than last year, as organizations offering scholarships are starting to contact us to get their scholarships in our guides. Keep watching the website for the 2017 editions!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Using your VA benefits to get your PPL.
  • Building hours towards a pilot job when you are working full time.
  • Pilot job opportunities once you’ve been hired.
  • What kinds of specialized training do pilots undertake?
  • Do airlines provide their pilots professional development?
  • Recommendations for a flight attendant working to become a pilot.
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ACP119 Veteran Flight Training Benefits – Can I Have Children and Pursue An Aviation Career?

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In episode 119 we answer listener mail. We have some great information on using VA benefits for aviation training and advice on accelerated versus non-accelerated training.

Announcements:

  • Educational and Collegiate and training. –Coaching by Eric Crump
  • Bragging on a student , Cuban immigrant, ESL Solo –Eric
  • Carl Received his Remote pilot certificate.

Q&A:

  • Clarification on use of VA benefits for flight training.
  • Advice on whether it was right to purchase a Comanche, women entering aviation, and accelerated versus non-accelerated training.
  • Are there typically Class A CDL jobs available at airports?

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Veterans Flight Training Benefits
Ninety-Nines
Stuck Mic AvCast Episode 125 – Remote Pilot Certificate Explained
Episode 73 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart

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ACP118 How do I Decide What to Do in Life?

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crj200simWelcome to episode 118 of the podcast that answers your questions about aviation careers and helps you take that next step to that rewarding career! Today I am joined by Paul Grieco to answer questions about choosing between aviation and other passions, how to convert a foreign flight certificate to a US FAA, scholarships for Canadians, and more!

Announcements

  • The Polk State Flight Team (which Carl coaches) got first place in the NIFA Safety Competition for the second year in a row! You can help Carl and the team continue this great learning experience by donating to the team.
  • In order to recruit new pilots and retain existing ones, the airline Paul works for has started a guaranteed interview program with United Airlines to help pilots move from the regional up to the major. The first 10 pilots from his airline are moving up this month and next month.
  • 1 Year update from a listener working on IFR, discussing accelerated programs.
  • Chicago native with 0 flight hours, trying to determine going through an accelerated program or sticking with a standard program at a local FBO.

Questions from Listeners

  • Trying to do what to do with my life: Dentistry vs. Pursuing Aviation.
  • Questions about obtaining a first class medical when you have DUI’s on your record. Also wondering about problems getting training and hired being of Middle Eastern dissent.
  • Pilot working in South Africa, looking for online resources for getting current from overseas.
  • 17 year old from S. Africa getting ready to move to US for college flight training, questions about converting his certificate to FAA certificate and keeping it.
  • Help trying to decide whether to become an airline pilot or stay as an Aeronautical Engineer.
  • Scholarships for Canadians.
  • Update from a budding pilot is getting ready for his solo flights.
  • Advice for transitioning from military rotorcraft to civilian fixed wing.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

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ACP117 What Is The Difference Between a Legacy and a Major Airline?

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Carl and Eric Crump are back for another great question and answer episode! This show features answers to questions from our listeners, including about the difference between legacy and major airlines, flight school choices, and applying when under qualified (the answer might surprise you).

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Announcements:

Carl is the coach of the Polk State Flight Team, which is raising money to go to regionals. Carl is asking listeners to consider donating 1 hour of their pay to help the team get there. Would you please consider making a donation here?

In This episode we discuss:

  • For financial advice, I recommend Ric Edelman.
  • Are there scholarships out there for people who already have a Private Pilot’s License?
  • The Difference Between a Legacy and a Major Airline?
  • Flight schools in Florida vs. finishing my degree at the school I am at?
  • Are people being hired when they are under qualified, such has not having the minimum number of hours?
  • What qualifications or certifications should you get to set yourself apart from other candidates?

 

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ACP088 Carl’s Theory of Negativity and How to Stay Positive
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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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ACP111 “The Valeri Effect” and How to Pick the Right Regional

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PaulDrinkingjpeg OnlineWelcome to episode 111!  Carl Valeri and Co-Host Paul Grieco discuss a number of questions from listeners including preparing for training and how to pick the right regional. First, Paul discusses his upgrade to Captain versus Carl’s decision to remain as a First Officer. They also discuss the differences in Operation Specifications (Op-Specs) and Operations Manuals.

Announcements:

Carl recently interviewed Chris Pezalla on the Stuck Mic AVCast regarding Holding Patterns, which you can check out at Stuck MicAvCast.com. They also put together a new video series titled Advanced Holding Patterns. The first video is free! The entire series may be purchased for only $64 and listeners of this podcast are eligible for a 10% discount using the code ACP10.

Questions and Listener Mail:

  • What books should I read before beginning training and what should I take with me?
  • Guidance for choosing a regional airline.
  • The” Valeri Effect”.
  • Training and working on IFR time because that is what the airlines are looking for.
  • Idea: create an all sim flight school in New York City and partner with FBOs.
  • Question on accessing scholarships.
  • Questions on Airman Certification Standards and Private Instructions. You can learn more at Stuck Mic AVCast 116.
  • Difference between part 141 or part 61 training, joining Air Force Reserves and then getting leave time to train for the airlines. Check out information on the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act.