Aviation Careers Podcast

Please allow 2 weeks to schedule me during the summer.

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service

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:

Bruce B Chien MD

Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP185 Can I Remain Where I Live And Have An Airline Career?

July 9, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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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:

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

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?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Aviation Revenue Manager, Careers, Podcast

ACP184 Airline Revenue Management Careers

June 25, 2018 CarlValeri 2 Comments

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One of the exciting and constantly changing jobs in the airline industry is Airline Revenue Management Careers. It is a mystery to many how airlines set their pricing. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.

To maximize revenue at an airline, a group of individuals at the airline who use various analytics to predict customer behavior. If you are envisioning a room full of smart people combined with a crystal ball then you wouldn’t be far off from what the revenue management department consists of. The field of revenue management is both a skill and an art. Today I have with me Matt Haft a former revenue manager for a New York based airline to discuss his job and how to qualify for a revenue management position.

Announcements:

Airline Revenue Management Careers:

Economics (Supply/Demand)
Industry Metrics: RASM, CASM, Average Fare
Consumer behavior/patterns
Competition (frequency, modern fleet, product offerings)
Corporate life
Interviewing tips
How to get the job
Qualifications
Listen to earnings calls
Investor section of the website

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Compass Airlines – We are West

Brief video explaining Revenue Management

CNN Video on The Science Behind Airfare Pricing

Great video on How Airlines Price Flights

Military, Podcast

ACP183 Should You Become A Military Pilot?

June 18, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Should You Become A Military Pilot? With the airlines hiring at a rapid rate and a shortage of qualified pilots, many don’t even consider flying for the military. Joining us today is Sarah Fritts who switched from being an officer to a warrant office to fulfill her career flying goal. If you or someone you know is considering a career as a military pilot Sarah has some advice for you.

Announcements:

If your considering a career in aviation we have a few videos you should watch in our free courses section at:

Should you fly for the military PDF Info Sheet

Should You Become A Military Pilot?

The differences to consider between the different aviation branches of service
Why I wish I had flown for the Coast Guard
Why it’s better to be a Warrant officer in the Army if you want to fly (and why you just need to do high school to flight school if you want to fly helicopters)
Why I switched from being a Major to a Warrant Officer
Job prospects leaving the military and why you should consider that before you choose a branch
What it’s like to fly in the military and how that makes you a better pilot….and a worse pilot (worse because we only tend to fly one airframe and know nothing about Part 121, 135, 133 etc)
Why you should consider location when you choose a branch of the military (ie the south vs the coast, vs ship duty)

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

WOFT: Warrant Officer Flight School video (Army):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hehe9wYrRbc

http://thinkaviation.net

https://www.facebook.com/thinkaviation

https://www.notamsmadeeasy.com

Careers, Podcast

ACP182 This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby

June 11, 2018 CarlValeri 1 Comment

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This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby, but what happens if you call in sick at an airline? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Thank you for listening and thank you for all those who reached out to me during this trying time.

I had a wonderful trip with an amazing overnight at a resort on the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, I became sick towards the end of my trip and had to call in sick for my next trip that started after only one day off. So what happens when you call in sick at an airline? Well before we start that discussion a few announcements:

Announcements:

The May 29, 2018 Scholarships Guide is available online:
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Scholarships

Since we are still months behind on our questions we are considering adding additional episodes throughout the week until we are caught up. If your question is specific or you need more individual assistance you can always sign up for a career coaching session at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/.

This Is Your Career Not Your Hobby:

What happens when you call in sick at an airline?
Make sure you review your attendance policy at work.
It’s not a hobby it is a career. When you realize this you will start making more money in aviation.
The accelerated school seems very attractive with their “guaranteed” job but is it really worth the extra money?
Financing pilot training.
What should I be doing now while I am in the military?
Using disability benefits to pay for a new career in aviation.
Having trouble financing flight school because of past credit problems.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Careers, Podcast

ACP181 Your Passion And Your Career- Lessons Learn From Dad

May 31, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Your Passion and Your Career

In this special episode, I want to share some thought about your passion and your career, and some of the lessons I learned from my Dad. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I had an amazing flight from San Juan Puerto Rico to Newark, NJ last week.

While over the Atlantic a large rocket flew across the sky, a plume from the rocket exhaust filling the sky. The morning climax was the reentry of the first stage of the rocket lighting up the ocean with a giant orange fireball! Views like this are one of the many perks to this job.

Announcements:

Your Passion and Your Career:

Lessons from my first flight with Dad.
The intersection of passion and vocation.
It is ok for a passion to be fulfilled through an avocation.
The Renaissance man polymath.
Volunteerism.
The bus may never hit you.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Tribute To My Dad:

Airline Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP180 Rotor Transition Programs and Listener Mail

May 14, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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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:

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:

http://www.skywest.com/skywest-airline-jobs/career-guides/rotor-transition-program/

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:

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service

DON JACKSON-WYATT

Careers, Helicopter Pilot, Podcast

ACP179 Helicopter Careers Update With Pam Landis of Rotorcraft Pro

May 7, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Today we have a helicopter careers update with Pam Landis of Rotorcraft Pro. The airline industry has changed over the past decade causing a hiring spree at the airlines. In the past, helicopter time was not even considered by the airlines as flight time. Fast forward to today and we now see rotor transition programs at many of the regional airlines Some are even paying for your ratings.

Through our coaching services I have worked with many helicopter pilots in formulating the best path towards a career with the airlines. Most who I work with are transitioning to the fixed wing due to the job opportunities and the financial benefits of being an airline pilot. But what if being a helicopter pilot is your passion and your life’s ambition.

Joining me today is Pam Landis, Assistant Editor of Rotorcraft Pro Media Network. Pam and I will discuss the career outlook for helicopter pilots and things to consider when choosing between a fixed wing job and a helicopter job.

Announcements:

Some of you have asked if we can help you with creating your aviation resume and cover letter. Both through our career coaching and and our online courses we provide information on how to create a cover letter and resume. You can find more at:
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching

Pam Landis was last on the show in October of 2015 in episode 92 where we discussed how to become a helicopter pilot. Much has changed since that episode and she is here now to discuss the status of the helicopter industry as it relates to careers.

Helicopter Careers Update With Pam Landis of Rotorcraft Pro:

The state of the helicopter industry as it relates to careers.
The many jobs to include: pilots, mechanics, flight nurses and medics, and managers.
Is the airline pilot shortage affecting the helicopter industry?
Why you should choose a career as a helicopter pilot.
The future of the helicopter industry.
University Air Center Flight School – helicopters
Helicopter scholarships – many are found in our online scholarships guide.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

University Air Center

http://www.justhelicopters.com

HeliSuccess Career Development Seminar
https://youtu.be/EgPe6j9DYAA

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/helicopter-pilot-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm

https://www.rotor.org

http://www.touchstonehelicopters.com

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Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash

Flight Instructing, Flight Instructor, Podcast

ACP178 Be A Flight Instructor And Teach Others To Fly!

April 30, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Be A Flight Instructor And Teach Others To Fly! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Many people use flight instructing to build time towards their ratings. However many people enjoy flight instructing and stay in it even just part time, as they enjoy showing new people how to fly, how to see a sunset from the air, or how they can use flying to get places. In this episode we discuss the benefits of being a flight instructor, as well as some other topics including what NOT to do or say when wearing your uniform.

Announcements:

Scholarships Guide Online Version Is Available Again but instead of $10 a month it is only $10 a year!

If you purchased the Amazon Kindle version please send your digital receipt to feedback@aviationCareersPodcast.com and we will give you one year access from the date of purchase.

Visit:

Click on Scholarships at AviationCareersPodcast.com