All posts by CarlValeri

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

ACP177 Overcoming Challenges In Your Past

Overcoming ChallengesIf you want to become a pilot, what do you do about Overcoming Challenges In Your Past? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I am back from two airshows Seaplane A Palooza and Sun N Fun 2018.

We recorded interviews at both events which you can listen to on StuckMicAvCast.com. Many of the interviews included careers in the seaplane field and many more. In today’s show we answer your questions and discuss scholarships.

Announcements:

The Scholarships Guide Online Is Now Available:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

When we published the 2018 Scholarships guide we listened to your feedback and began publishing the online version again. For $10 you will have access to all the updates for a full year! To find out more click on the scholarships tab or go directly to :

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

The 2018 Scholarships Book is also available on iTunes as an iBook and in the Amazon book store as a Kindle book. If you purchase the Apple iBook you will receive all updates for the current version of the book.

If you purchase the Scholarships Kindle e-book on Amazon you will receive the most current version as of the date of purchase. You will not receive updates throughout the year because Amazon requires you to purchase any updated versions of the e-book.

We want you to have the most current scholarships information. If you purchased the Amazon Kindle e-book, we will give you one year access to the Online Scholarships Guide from date of purchase. Simply send us a copy of your digital order to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Overcoming Challenges In Your Past:

  • Did you know you can click on the links in the show notes from your device?
  • Will my DUI ultimately prove to be the end all to my dream of being a commercial pilot?
  • What does someone’s career track look like before moving on to a training department?
  • When I go back to school can my ratings/certifications be used towards college credits?
  • My struggles have only provided a foundation of strength that I look forward to paying forward the generation of pilots behind me.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

StuckMicAvCast.com

ACP176 Forces To Flyers Initiative

Forces To Flyers InitiativeWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer a few of your questions and have some updates. Many have been asking about the new Forces to Flyers Initiative, and are very excited to get started with this program. Today we will give you an update on the Forces to Flyers program.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses is your place to go for all of our courses both free and paid, as well as our learning membership.

A new update has been published to the Scholarships Book: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships. Both the iBooks and Kindle versions of the 2018 book will receive updates throughout the year, and can be downloaded from within their respective apps.

Forces To Flyers Update and your questions answered:

  • Forces To Flyers Update
  • SeaPlane A Palooza
  • Sun N Fun 2018
  • StuckMicAvCast.com for the daily show at Sun N Fun.
  • Do any, many, or most Regional carriers require pilots to share hotel rooms while in training? What about while flying the line?
  • Do you have folks who do coaching and/or interview prep specific to Envoy? Endeavor? and/or Skywest?
  • Logging cross country time less than 50 miles.
    https://www.macslist.org/top-career-podcast-guide-2018

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.volpe.dot.gov/forcestoflyers

DOT: Forces To Flyers

Image Credit: https://twitter.com/RepSamGraves

Video Of The Week:

 

ACP175 Will A Medical Disorder End My Career As A Pilot?

Seminole Indian PilotWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Helping me answer your questions today is co host Robert Guyer. Today we will be discussing trip trading and scheduling, migrating from a European to FAA license, and getting a class 1 medical under various medical conditions. Most importantly we answer the question:  will a medical disorder end my career as a pilot?

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses is the place for all of our learning including free and paid courses and our monthly membership.
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching is the place for learning about our coaching program including interview preparation.

If you are going to Sun n Fun, or would like to learn about listening to the radio broadcast and other events, check out the event website: flysnf.org.

Will A Medical Disorder End My Career As A Pilot?

  • Trip Trading and Dropping Trips.
  • Making your schedule great.
  • What is the process of transitioning from and EASA ATPL to a FAA ATP.
  • Eye Surgery and the Class 1 Medical.
  • Sleep Apnea.
  • Should I fly jets or helicopters in the reserves?
  • Can I fly with Ulcerative Colitis?
  • What is the best use of my Post 9/11 GI Bill?
  • Should I get a masters or a type rating?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

FAA Certification Based On Foreign License

FAA Medical Examiner Guidance On Colitis

Photo: https://www.semtribe.com/Services/Veterans/

Video Of The Week:

ACP174 Life Of An Airline Instructor

Justin and his Daughter in the simBeing a flight instructor is both rewarding and challenging. Many never consider the job of flight instructor as a career path due to the low pay when teaching in small airplanes. But working as a flight instructor for an airline can be very lucrative and fulfill both your desire to teach and to fly.

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. With me today is Justin Ash, a adjunct instructor pilot for a major airline. Justin was a guest on a previous episode and is helps people fulfill their dreams financially since he also is a certified financial planner.

Announcements:

Scholarships 2018 book version 1.2 is available in the Itunes Store at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1343918316

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses
Free bundle of courses and also watch the first video of every series for free.

Life Of An Airline Instructor:

  • Justin’s background.
  • Why become an instructor pilot at the airline?
  • Why the airlines use adjunct instructors.
  • Do you need to be a Certified Flight Instructor to teach at the airlines.
  • How much flying do you do as an instructor pilot at an airline.
  • Why Justin likes his job as an adjunct instructor pilot.
  • What are the various instructor positions at an airline?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp167-start-your-pilot-financial-life-early-with-justin-ash/

ACP173 Avoiding Food Stamps And A Divorce While Changing Careers

Can you become a pilot, while avoiding food stamps and a divorce while changing careers? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me today is our co host and 737 First Officer, Robert Guyer. Robert has many years as a recruiter with a regional airline, is now a pilot at a major airline, and loves to help you move forward in your career.

It has been an interesting week for both of us. Bad turbulence and another Nor’easter. As a matter of fact I spent most of my day driving for the airline instead of flying. I’ll explain why shortly.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses is the place for scholarships, online courses, and 1:1 coaching with the Valeri Aviation team. Check it out and see what we can do for you!

Avoiding Food Stamps And A Divorce While Changing Careers:

  • Should I stay at my 135 cargo job and build 1000 Total Pilot In Command or bail and join a regional as soon as I get my 1250 hrs?
  • How do I balance the rush to build seniority and get 121 time vs actually just staying here and checking the 1000 Total PIC box?
  • Is there anything you think I can do to prepare for the aviation world or piloting in general?
  • Is there any regulation that states that having misdemeanors or felonies will prevent prospective aviators from being hired?
  • IATA Training benefits.
  • I’m in search of discover potential pilot opportunities where I don’t need to go on food stamps, get divorced and can still watch my boy’s baseball games.
  • US DOT Forces To Flyers Program.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

IATA Training Site

US DOT Forces To Flyers Program

Potential PSA Pilots Interview at American Airlines

Photo Credit:

Photo by Chris Leipelt on Unsplash

ACP172 Will US Airlines Hire Pilots With A Work Visa?

Will US Airlines Hire Pilots With A Work Visa?Will US airlines hire pilots with a work visa? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am flying solo, answering some of your questions about applying for US airlines with a work visa, diversity, pilot shortages and what they mean, and work for airline training departments.

Announcements:

Visit our Courseware catalog at:
Aviationcareerspodcast.com/courses

In This Episode We Discuss:

I Have a foreign student who wants to be a US airline pilot. She’s here on a student Visa right now, but wants to get a work Visa when the time comes. Will US airlines hire her? Just regionals? If so, what limitations, if any, should she expect?

Everyone talks about diversity, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on what it’s like for anyone who is not a Caucasian male to work at the regional and major airlines, and furthermore, how they tend to differ in that area.

I’ve heard in the news recently about certain regionals that are having to cancel flights due to their lack of qualified pilots. Is this something that should be viewed as a sign of an airline in trouble or should it be viewed as a sign of an airline that will undoubtedly be trying to grow rapidly?

I would be interested to hear what it’s like working for the training department at an airline, what the qualifications, quality of life, and schedule might be like?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

CommutAir Pilot Recruitment

Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash

ACP171 What Pilot Technical Interview Question Do Most Get Incorrect?

Ready for a lesson!One of the most difficult parts of an interview for a pilot job is answering the pilot technical interview question portion. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I just got back from a red eye but wanted to answer some of your questions. But first a few announcements.

Announcements:

Make sure you receive a confirmation e-mail if you make an appointment for a coaching session.

Career Coaching

Call for co-hosts with experience in the field of aerospace careers:
Our top countries in order of downloads : US, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, Australia, UK.

We are looking for co hosts who would be willing to come on the show on a regular basis to discuss aviation and aerospace careers. Of course the highest demand from listeners are those with airline experience but we are looking for co-hosts with all backgrounds. Please send me a resume, social media contact info, or anything else you would like to share to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

What Pilot Technical Interview Question Do Most Get Incorrect?

  • Red eye and storms.
  • Is my application too ridiculous or too far off in design and content?
  • Do US companies employ foreign citizens?
  • How does flying as an airline pilot in Canada in compare to being a pilot in the United States Of America.
  • Technical Interview Question of the Week:
  • What are the airspeed limitations in Class C airspace?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://expertaviator.com/2011/01/26/practical-guide-to-operating-in-class-c-airspace/

ACP170 How To Pick A College Flight Program

In this episode we discuss how to pick a college flight program with Eric Crump. Eric is the Aerospace Director at Polk State College and has extensive experience in the flight training environment.

Announcements:

Please check out the Aviation Careers Podcast Facebook page for news, photos, and upcoming events where members of our team will be so you can meet up and ask us questions.

Remember if you sign up for coaching make sure you get a confirmation for your appointment in an e-mail. If you don’t send an e-mail to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

2018 Scholarships Book is available in Itunes.

We will be publishing the PDF version due to your feedback.

How To Pick A College Flight Program:

  • Difference between state/community college and university programs
  • How quickly and how warmly are you welcomed when in the door.
  • Resources and facilities.
  • When having the conversation, are they  listening to what you want to accomplish?
  • Advice on aviation education debt (some general answers as we don’t give financial advice).

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Polk State Aerospace Program

Aviation Careers Podcast Facebook

Photo by Leio McLaren on Unsplash

ACP169 Pilot Pay Shortage?

Is there a pilot pay shortage, a pilot shortage, or is it something else? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are discussing the answers to these controversial questions, as well as some basic information on VA Vocational Rehab, and a few other topics.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/coaching – Make sure you receive a confirmation e-mail for your appointment.

Scholarship 2018 is live in Amazon. Should be available in iTunes soon.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Aerospace Scholarships Book 2018

Photo Credit: Photo by Miguel A. Amutio on Unsplash

ACP168 Should I Instruct Or Use a Time Building Program?

Aerospace Scholarships 2018Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I will be answering listener mail and we have a few announcements so let’s get started. Don’t forget to like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/aviationcareerspodcast.

Please send your questions to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and look for upcoming events and appearances on our facebook page. I would love to meet all of you just like we did at the Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo 2018. Listen to those inspirational interviews at StuckMicAvCast.com.

Announcements:

Aerospace Scholarships Book 2018 is now available. We will have an online course that will include how to use the book and apply for scholarships at our online learning center https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Can I use my VA vocational rehabilitation benefits to pursue a flying career?

Can you advise me on the current expectations for education within the industry for people with only an associates degree?

I am 44 years old with 315 hours. Should I build time as a flight instructor or look into one of the time building programs?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ACP113 So You Want to Work in Aviation with Jennifer Adams

ACP140 Accelerated Flight Schools with Dan Freeman