All posts by CarlValeri

Host of Aviation Careers Podcast. For more about me go to AviationCareersPodcast/About.
Aviation Training, Podcast

ACP210 Don’t let a Bad Flight School Experience Discourage You

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Bad Flight School ExperienceWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In this episode we discuss how to not let a bad first experience at a flight school discourage you. Especially on a discovery flight. Joining us today is Robert Guyer to give his insights and help answer your questions.

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 (Don’t let a Bad Flight School Experience Discourage You):

  • This is my job not a vacation.
  • I had a coaching client take his discovery flight and it didn’t turn out well.
  • Flight schools are terrible at customer service.
  • Don’t let a bad experience with a flight school discourage you.

Listener mail:

  • 55 years old, retiring from education and pursuing private pilot, advice for becoming a professional pilot.
  • Working in healthcare as a Physician’s Assistant, served in Military 26 years with “0” flight time, 46 years old. Is it too late to make the majors?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Careers, Commercial aviation, Jobs, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP209 GoJet Airlines

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GoJet AirlinesWelcome to a special edition of Aviation Careers Podcast. We are live on the Campus of Polk State College speaking with the GoJet recruiters. They fly for United and Delta Airlines. With over 290 flights a day and 80 destinations and 54 airplanes GoJet has been on a rapid rise in the industry since its inception in 2005.

Joining me today are Myrna Rodriquez, Executive Pilot Recruiter at GoJet, and Jason DuVernay the Assistant Chief Pilot.

Announcement:

If your dream is to fly as a professional pilot, checkout the Aviation Scholarships Guide for scholarships to help you pay for your training. Use the coupon code “Valentine” to get 15% off the guide and all our other products now through February 14th! Visit our Aviation Careers Podcast Courses page to learn more!

In This Episode We Discuss all things GoJet Airlines:

  • Who is GoJet?
  • Where do you fly?
  • Why GoJet?
  • Career opportunities at GoJet Airlines.
  • Pilot Careers.
  • Opportunities for Helicopter Pilots.
  • Pathway Programs.
  • Collegiate Programs.
  • Will we see GoJet at any events or job fairs?
  • Other careers at GoJet Airlines
  • How to apply?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.gojetairlines.com/

https://www.facebook.com/gojetpilots/

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

http://www.gojetairlines.com/careers/pilots/helicopter-pilots/Pages/helicopter-pilots.aspx

Rotary to Airline Group

https://www.gojetairlines.com/pilot-careers/#

Aviation Training, Career Change, Military, Podcast

ACP208 Forces To Flyers student Bryan Stokes interview with Russ Roslewski

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Forces to FlyersHave you heard of the Forces to Flyers Program? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Many of you have heard me discuss in past episodes the new Forces To Flyers Program introduced by the US Department of Transportation. We commend the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao for spearheading this program. We have discussed many of the pathways to the airlines through airline and commercially driven programs but this is the first government program we have discussed on this program. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp176-forces-to-flyers-initiative/.

Luckily, Russ was visiting with his friend Bryan Stokes and Bryan happens to be enrolled in the Forces to Flyers program. Russ grabbed his microphone and interviewed Bryan.

Announcements and News:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss Forces to Flyers:

  • Forces to flyers student Bryan Stokes
  • You are not too old to learn to fly at 48 years old.
  • Application process described.
  • The challenges of the program.
  • Support from the family is important.
  • Where to start: visit the website.
  • https://www.volpe.dot.gov/forcestoflyers

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

 

US DOT Announces Forces to Flyers Program

Fox News report on Forces to Flyers

US DOT Volpe Center Forces to Flyers info

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Aviation Training, Podcast

ACP207 Challenges Of Returning To Aviation

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Challenges Of Returning To AviationThere can be challenges in returning to aviation, but can really be worth it. 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:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss Returning to Aviation:

  • 41 Year Old Truck Driver, interested in fixed wing air ambulance jobs. Asks about building time, and whether stand up comedy that is potentially offensive could cost a pilot a job.
  • Story about getting back into aviation after over 20 years and a lot of issues against. Used the AOPA Rusty Pilots Program to get back.
  • How to overcome a succession of failed check rides in a short period.
  • Scholarships for a high schooler looking to get PPL prior to attending Embry Riddle.
  • 31 years old, never finished PPL, has 2 DUI’s, curious about chances for getting hired by airlines or corporate.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

AOPA.org rusty pilots

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Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Podcast

ACP206 How to Keep Competitive While Not Flying

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How to Keep Competitive While Not FlyingHow to Keep Competitive While Not Flying. 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:

10% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide from now through Martin Luther King Jr Day. Type in the coupon code “MLK” 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.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss:

How to Keep Competitive While Not Flying:

  • Thanks to you and Tim Lake for inspiring pilots.
  • Update from Tim Lake.
  • From Australia: Thank you for your inspiration and continued support!
  • Medical losses and what we can do to prevent them.
  • Advice on taking a job in Florida and getting a bonus after 15 months.
  • Aspiring pilot, looking for alternatives to being a CFI to get to 1,500 hours.
  • Foreign born aspiring pilot, financial concerns over paying for training vs. paying down the mortgage.
  • Republic Airlines Lift academy, $65,000 from “0 to hero.”

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Airline Pilot, Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP205 Signing Bonuses and Listener Questions with Robert Guyer

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signing bonuses for pilotsSigning bonuses for pilots, logging time in the back seat of an F-15, and being intimidated by IFR. 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:

10% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide from now through Martin Luther King Jr Day. Type in the coupon code “MLK” 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.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

Signing Bonuses, Logging Right Seat F-15, and more:

  • As a back-seater in the F-15E how do I log time?
  • What are “signing bonuses” for new pilots?
  • How long does it take for your average pilot in Canada to reach that 6-figure mark?
  • I am a potential pilot have been reading about various aircraft and IFR and it gets little intimidating. What do you think I should do?
  • Who could I contact to get clear and accurate information if I have a medical question?
  • Do you think it would be possible to dovetail a CFI job at a local flight school with my at sea schedule?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationmedicine.com

Applying Neuroscience Research To Tactical Training System Design

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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.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

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:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers 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.

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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:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Polk State Flight Team