All posts by CarlValeri

Host of Aviation Careers Podcast. For more about me go to AviationCareersPodcast/About.
Auburn University, Business Aviation, citation, Pilot, Podcast

ACP307 Will Leveille – Pilot for Auburn University Air Transportation and Aviation Advocate.

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aviation advocate

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Will Leveille, a pilot for Auburn University Air Transportation and aviation advocate. Will is one of the 2020 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipients and flies the citation for Auburn University.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide is Available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 52 new scholarships and 10 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

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Again I have with me business aviation pilot and aviation advocate Will Leveille. Will is one of the 2020 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipients and flies the citation for Auburn University. The last time I interviewed Will was for Sun N Fun Radio and I can say he is a true ambassador for Auburn University and all things aviation. Welcome to the show Will.

Talking Points:

  • What is business Aviation and how does it apply to Auburn University.
  • Why is Aviation a key to Auburn’s success?
  • Why he enjoys flying the Citation.
  • What is unique about the Citation.
  • Advice for those looking towards a career in aviation.
  • Will’s aviation advocacy efforts.
  • Striped Wings – Auburn Aviation Student Ambassador Program.
  • Why being part of a collegiate flight team is important.
  • What is next for Will?
  • Any advice for those entering the field of aviation during these trying times?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://nbaa.org/professional-development/yopro/40-40/2020-business-aviation-top-40-under-40-award-recipients/ 

https://nbaa.org/news/business-aviation-insider/2020-may-june/member-profile-auburn-university-air-transportation/ 

National Business Aviation Association

 

Career Change, Cargo, Pilot, Podcast

ACP306 Can I Become A Cargo Pilot At 41?

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ACP306 Can I Become A Cargo Pilot At 41? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. 

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 32 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

“I am glad I discovered your podcast. Extremely insightful, nicely varied topics and fantastic guests. I especially liked episode 294  with Chad Kendall. I believe my flight instructor was a colleague of Mr. Kendall at Metropolitan State University in Denver.

I retired from the US Navy in 2018 after 20 years of working in nuclear power. While on an overseas trip, I met a FEDEX pilot in the hotel lobby of the Narita Hilton. 

After a nice chat, I knew my career goal – fly cargo.

Fast forward to present day – recently obtained my PPL and working towards follow on ratings. I turn 41 in less than a week.

My question – is a goal of becoming a cargo pilot too far fetched of an idea at my age? 

Keep up the fantastic work. I look forward to each new episode!

Thanks,”

  1. Cargo flying at the majors vs the feeders and charter.
  2. Give yourself 3 to 10 years to obtain your ultimate goal
  3. You can work past 65 if you go with a 135 or 91 company.
  4. FedEx and UPS are the big carriers and are part 121.
  5. Cargo has become very competitive again.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp294-careers-in-collegiate-aviation-with-professor-chad-kendall/

Careers, Furlough, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP305 There is No Permanent Furlough

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Furlough

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail about furlough and a new 121 operator.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 32 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

“Hi, Carl and Team, 

Thank you for all you do. These podcasts have helped keep me motivated during this downturn to stick with aviation. 

As a pilot what questions would you ask if interviewing with a brand new up and coming 121 operator? Is there any reason to not go to start up an airline?

We know JetBlue was started during the 2008-2010 recession and later became a very dominant airline. The first batch of JetBlue pilots who interviewed earlier on now have relative job security, their choice of schedules, and good pay! 

I am a low time First Officer on permanent furlough (my regional ceased all operations in April). This new company is local to me, will be flying larger planes, and has a schedule structure that fits my lifestyle.”

  1. There is no permanent furlough. You have been laid off.
  2. Research the management team at your new airline and then ask questions from your research. 
  3. During your research try to discover their financial position going into this venture.
  4. The Great Recession was from 2007 to 2009.
  5. Jetblue started operations in 2000.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Business Aviation, Corporate Pilot, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP304 Aubrey Warrick Corporate Pilot

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Corporate Pilot

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today Aubrey Warrick to discuss her journey to the flight deck of a business jet.  But before we begin a few announcements. 

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

The Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarships guide as a gift. Please send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and number of scholarships guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarships guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

  • Aubrey’s Journey to the flight deck.
  • Challenges of being a female in a male-dominated field.
  • The rewards of life as a corporate pilot.
  • Balancing family and a career in business aviation.
  • Who should pursue a career in business aviation?
  • If you can’t ______ don’t become a corporate pilot.
  • What is Collecting Copilots?
  • What is next for Aubrey?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.collectingcopilots.com/  

https://www.instagram.com/collectingcopilots 

Airport Operations, Careers, Jobs, Podcast

ACP303 Airport Operations Specialist Brian Carney

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Airport Operations

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to discuss airport operations from almost 2 decades of experience working in and around the airport. Brian Carney’s journey to his current position as an Airport Operations Specialist is an interesting and varied story. We can learn from Brian that the path towards your career is not always straight but it is worth it. 

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. 

Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. September guide is up! This month we’ve got 18 new scholarships and 32 updates.

Our latest video:

http://YouTube.com/ExpertAviator 

Talking Points:

  • Brian’s current position as an airport operations specialist.
  • How Brian developed his passion for aviation.
  • The journey to his current job.
  • Why the path towards your career may not be straight but is full of learning experiences we can apply to future jobs.
  • Advice for someone wanting to pursue an airport operations position.
  • What type of jobs are available.
  • What education is necessary.
  • Read other airport requirements for the job.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/briancar89/

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/what-is-part-139/ 

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/

https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes532022.htm

Mental health, Podcast, Sleep, Stress

ACP302 Stress Management and Your Mental Health with Doctor Air

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Stress Management

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Dr. Air who specializes in mental health, sleep hygiene, and stress management. 

Before we begin a few announcements. For questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

The recent 2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. September guide is up! This month we’ve got 18 new scholarships and 32 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

http://YouTube.com/ExpertAviator 

Talking Points:

  • Mental health, stress management, sleep hygiene 
  • How to cope with alcohol and drug addiction during the COVID19 pandemic 
  • Dealing with the stresses of being a professional by implementing wellness and lifestyle changes. 
  • Secondhand effects of stress, alcohol and drug addiction
  • Mental health and maintaining your aviation medical.
  • HIMS program.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.primepsychiatrymd.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/efosa-airuehia-md-dabam-dipablm-fapa-4a172a74

https://addictionblueprint.com/ 

https://himsprogram.com/

Careers, Helicopter Pilot, Pilot, Podcast

ACP301 The Rotor Break with Stephen Ryan

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ACP301 The Rotor Break with Stephen Ryan. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Stephen Ryan of TheRotorBreak.com where you will read “day in the life” stories from career pilots. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarships guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

  • Stephen Ryan and his passion for aviation.
  • The idea behind TheRotorBreak.com
  • Law enforcement flying.
  • How it will help the reader.
  • What type of stories do you focus on?
  • How things have changed since the latest challenge in the industry.
  • What is next for Stephen and Rotor Break?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

TheRotorBreak.com

http://aerossurance.com/

Careers, Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP300 Adapting To Change and Listener Mail

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Adapting To Change

ACP300 Adapting To Change and Listener Mail. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are doing a special episode on both youtube and an audio podcast. Please let us know if you like the video podcast. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

The recent  2020 Scholarships guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

  • Adapting to change.
  • Listener mail.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

https://www.safepilots.org

https://www.nafinet.org/master-cfi

https://masterinstructors.org

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp287-airport-operations-with-courtney-deckard/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp260-cassidy-moore-and-her-journey-to-becoming-a-vintage-aircraft-mechanic/

Aviator, Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP299 Transitioning From Flying Job To A Non-Flying Job In Aviation With Naval Aviator Paul Wynns

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Transitioning From Flying

Transitioning From Flying Job To A Non-Flying Job In Aviation With Naval Aviator Paul Wynns. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have a special guest to discuss transitioning from flying jobs to non-flying jobs in aviation with a focus on our military aviators.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

  • Welcome to the Show Paul Wynns.
  • Launching his career in aviation.
  • Landing a coveted job flying in the Navy.
  • Why he chose the route on entrepreneurship.
  • The challenges of being a first-time entrepreneur after leaving the Navy.
  • The rewards of owning an aviation business.
  • Who should consider this path?
  • FlexAir’s training and cultural philosophy.
  • Success is measured by student outcomes.
  • One crew one flight.
  • What is next for Paul and FlexAir?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/goflexair/

https://www.goflexair.com/

Flex Air Aviation One Flight One Crew – Video

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking

https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov/

Army Medevac Pilot, aviation entrepreneur, Pilot, Pilot Pipeline, Podcast

ACP298 Robert Wright Army Medevac Pilot and Creator of Pilot Pipeline

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Pilot Pipeline

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the transition from Army Medevac Pilot to aviation entrepreneur and creator of Pilot Pipeline with Robert Wright. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

The recent  2020 Scholarships guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

  • Robert and his passion for flight.
  • His journey to the flight deck.
  • The challenges and rewards of Army Aviation.
  • Pilot and entrepreneur.
  • What is Pilot Pipeline?
  • Growing the aviation industry and barriers to entry.
  • How it will help you move forward with your career.
  • What’s next.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcharleswright/

https://pilotpipeline.com/

 https://www.facebook.com/PilotPipeline/ 

https://www.instagram.com/pilotpipeline/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/65350256/ 

https://twitter.com/PilotPipeline