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Careers, Jobs, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP240 Are you under the impression a flying career is unattainable and unrealistic?

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ACP240: Is a flying career unattainable and unrealistic? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

How you can help students succeed at Polk State College by supporting the flight team. http://www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate/

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • I was always under the impression that flying for a career was unattainable and unrealistic.
  • For guys like myself, who have the build of an offensive lineman finding comfortable clothing can be quite challenging.
  • Does the scholarship guide include scholarships for career changers? 
  • How long did it take you to move from 0 hours to flying for the regionals and what do you think a good timeline would be?
  • Is pursuing a position as a cadet with a regional worth doing in terms of attaining reimbursement money and additionally in providing assistance in completing hours towards ATP as a CFI/CFII?
  • How important of a factor in your opinion is a regional being wholly owned by a major in terms of stability and security for the regional and in turn for its employees?
  • Is a guaranteed flow through to a major an important factor in considering a regional in today’s job economy or is this not something to worry about?
  • Is it best to remain a “free agent”  or is getting in the door early with an airline by way of a cadet program a wise choice worth considering?
  • What are some aviation jobs for those with very low flying time? I would like to start flying for hire as soon as possible after I obtain my commercial license, and before I get my flight instructor rating. 

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Podcast, Resume Tips & Advice

ACP239 Activities Are About Building A Better You – Not A Better Resume

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Activities Are About Building a Better You- Not A Better Resume

Activities Are About Building a Better You- Not A Better Resume. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

Thank You, Adam, for Paying It Forward.

How you can help students succeed at Polk State College by supporting the flight team. http://www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate/

In This Episode We Discuss:

Why volunteer.

Getting involved in a sport.

Competitive flying.

Networking.

Winning with integrity.

Don’t just build a resume build yourself.

Joining organizations. 

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Aviation Author, Podcast

ACP238 Aviation Author Chris Pezalla

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Chris Pezalla

Aviation Author Chris Pezalla. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Today we have a guest who has been on the show in the past and has been a prolific writer of aviation books and manuals, Chris Pezalla. Chris is an Airline Pilot, Aviation Attorney, and Writer who has numerous degrees and is currently seeking a masters in Aviation Law.

As we heard in the last episode aviation journalism is both challenging and rewarding. Our guest Chris focuses primarily on informational books and manuals. He also produced a video from one of his books “The Advanced Guide To Holding Patterns” which you can find in our courses page or clicking the link at the bottom of the show notes.

Before we introduce Chris a few announcements. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The August scholarships are available! This month there are 25 new scholarships and 25 updates.

Thank You Michael for paying it forward and purchasing a scholarships guide for someone to fulfill their dream.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Chris’s experience growing up

  • Selling the parents on flying
  • Reading technical manuals at age 12
  • Joining AOPA at age 13
  • Meeting Rod Macho at age 17
  • Writing in High School and College

Learning to write

Booking writing experience and Holding patterns

  • Why write about holding patterns
  • Chris tells joke about not having cable tv
  • What were some of the challenges of writing a book

Writing for SeekingAlpha.com

  • Articles about the financial markets
  • Finally got to use the MBA
  • Paid for article, not for specific opinion

The new book

  • New book about airports – Pilots Guide to US Airport Operations
  • The book name and overview
  • Reasons for writing it
  •  Co-authors and others who helped
  • Helping to get co-author an interview
  • The photo work
  • Practical application
  • Cover-to-cover read or reference manual?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Advanced Guide To Holding Patterns

PIlot’s Guide to US Airport Operations

Aviation Journalist, Aviator, Podcast, Private Pilot

ACP237 Freelance Aviation Journalist Grant Boyd

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Freelance Aviation Journalist Grant

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Today we have a truly inspirational aviator Grant Boyd.  I have known Grant through the air show circuit and can attest to his passion for aviation. Grant Boyd grew up attending airshows with his father, where he fell in love with aviation and received his Private Pilot Certificate at 17. 

For college, Boyd went to Wichita State University, where he received an undergraduate degree in Marketing and an MBA. Today, he combines his love of business and aviation in a number of ways-most notably as a freelance aviation journalist. Having written more than forty articles for publications like Plane & Pilot, Twin & Turbine, Aviators Hot Line, and others, the 22-year-old loves covering a variety of aerospace-related stories and always looks forward to the next one. 

Additionally, Boyd also operates ‘Boyd Aviation Group,’ which is a niche, aviation marketing firm where he has provided services to several businesses within the industry. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  It is easy! Simply purchase the “Pay It Forward Coupon” and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon that the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The August scholarships are available! This month there are 25 new scholarships and 25 updates.

Thank You, Jeff, for paying it forward and purchasing a scholarships guide for someone to fulfill their dream.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Grant and his passion for aviation.
  • Why you should follow your dreams.
  • Advice for aspiring aviation journalists.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Grant’s LinkedIn Profile

Grant’s Email

https://www.exploring.org/aviation/

https://www.aviatorshotline.com

https://www.mgn-airpark.com

First Article

B-17 Article

HGTV Article

Photo Credit: Grant Boyd

Careers, Dispatcher, Jobs, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP236 Aircraft Dispatcher Michael Karrels

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Aircraft Dispatcher Michael Karrels. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  you can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

Today I have with me Michael Karrels a dispatcher who we spoke to in episode 139. That was in May of 2017 and today he is joining us for an industry update. Michael also has a podcast, Flying and Life, sharing his enthusiasm for all things aviation. Visit his show at: http://flyingandlife.com

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • What has changed in the last two years with dispatch jobs.
  • Why dispatch for a major airline
  • Do airline pilots get dispatch certificates for a backup career.
  • How can an airline pilot get a dispatcher certificate.
  • Would you recommend someone getting their ATP also get their dispatcher certificate?
  • Job outlook.
  • What other jobs to dispatchers change careers from.
  • Advice on being a successful dispatcher.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp139-aircraft-dispatcher-michael-karrels/

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afx/afs/afs200/afs220/media/part65.pdf

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Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP235 Logging SIC time and other questions with Eric Crump

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Logging Sic Time

Logging SIC time and other questions with Eric Crump. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The July scholarship is available! This month there are 29 new scholarships and 6 updates.

Dispatch open house huge success – shout out to all who are listening

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Can I instruct in a Baron If I am a CFII but not a MEI?
  • Can I log SIC time in a jet that only requires a single pilot by the regs and the operating requirements?
  • I have a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a new found passion for aviation.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP234 From Realtor To Airline Pilot with Sean Crow

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From Realtor To Airline Pilot with Sean Crow. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

One of the important aspects of this podcast is sharing stories of pilots progressing in their flying careers. I enjoy reading your inspirational stories on the podcast and invite you to join us on the show to share your story. Simply click on the link on the right side of the website or in the show notes below to learn more about being a guest on the show.

Today I have with me someone who did just that. Sean Crow is a former realtor who is progressing towards his career as an airline pilot. He also changed his career in his thirties and wants to share how you can do the same. Before we get started a few announcements. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerpodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The July scholarship is available! This month there are 29 new scholarships and 6 updates.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • How Sean developed his passion for aviation.
  • Getting back into flying after an 8 year hiatus.
  • A second career in his mid 30’s from real estate to flying.
  • What is scheduled and on demand freight air cargo?
  • Flying for a 135 freight company that has both twin pistons and jet airplanes.
  • What minimus do you need for a freight company?
  • Deciding to upgrade to captain instead of going to the regional airlines.
  • Since upgrading to captain realizing that it will open up many doors down the road including the corporate/fractional side
  • Potential of bypassing the regional airlines.
  • Real world experience flying 135 air cargo.
  • Questions for Sean? Please e-mail us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and we will forward them to Sean.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Photo Credit: Sean Crow

Dispatcher, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP233 Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate with Adam Aboueid

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Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate with Adam Aboueid. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Today I am visiting the campus at Polk State College to discuss their new Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate Course. Joining me is adjunct professor Adam Aboueid.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerpodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

The July scholarship is available! This month there are 29 new scholarships and 6 updates.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • What is an aircraft dispatcher.
  • How Adam became a dispatcher.
  • Who is eligible?
  • How old do I have to be?
  • What an Airline Dispatcher does.
  • Who can benefit from obtaining the Dispatcher certificate.
  • Various jobs dispatchers can apply for.
  • Pay and benefits.
  • Jumpseat and flight benefits.
  • Open house August 5th at 6pm

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

https://www.polk.edu/aerospace/

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Careers, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP232 What To Tell My Child Pursuing a Career I Don’t Like.

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What to tell my child

What To Tell My Child Pursuing a Career I Don’t Like. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The July scholarship is available! This month there are 29 new scholarships and 6 updates.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Thank you Russ Bonchu.
  • How To Pay It Forward To An Individual.
  • What to do if I am taking medication not approved by the FAA?
  • Living in a high-cost area and starting an aviation career.
  • How do I encourage my child to go into an airline career if mine has been a disaster?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP231 Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post

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clear for takeoffClear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Thank you William for paying it forward so others can benefit from scholarships and move forward with their flying and their careers.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The June 2019 version contains 31 new scholarships and 10 changes. In May we had 25 new editions totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post):

  • Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post.
  • Part 135 Freight Pilot is as an avenue of building time.
  • At 38 years old what would be the best career path?
  • Do you think I can make it to a major and skip the regional?
  • Is online college less credible than actually attending a college physically in the eyes of major airline companies?
  • Can you recommend any good college for aviation?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

www.UAA.aero

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