All posts by CarlValeri

Host of Aviation Careers Podcast. For more about me go to AviationCareersPodcast/About.
Flight Attendant, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP127 Don’t let a setback stop you from moving forward in your career

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In episode 127 we discuss how to keep moving forward in your life and career even when faced with a setback and answer your questions. I’m joined again by Tom Wachowski of the Pilot Jet Podcast.  Tom has great insight and experience in the Aviation Industry, but he comes by it from a slightly different perspective working on the Corporate or Business side of Aviation.

Announcements: The 2017 version of the Aerospace Scholarships guide should be out and available by the time you listen to this episode. It is available for Kindle and iBooks for $9.99 on either platform.

Listener Email:

  • 57 years old with dispatcher certificate, wants to know if he is too old to start work and wants to know what he can do to keep current.
  • Studying aviation but is looking for options other than being a CFI to build your hours.
  • Student Pilot, working on Private Pilot, is there a Masters in Aviation that would qualify for GI Bill and help pay for the rest of the ratings?
  • Answers on questions about income as a Flight Attendant.
  • High School Senior, dream is to become a commercial pilot, dual enrollment program with high school and college, inquiring about process to becoming a commercial pilot and getting to majors.
Accelerated Pilot Training, Aviation Training, Careers, Podcast

ACP126 No Degree No Problem?

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In this episode Tom Wachowski of the Private Jet Podcast joins me to discuss the costs of owning an aircraft, and to answer our listeners questions including: No degree, no problem?

In episode 126 Tom Wachowski joins me to discuss:

  • The importance of a college degree.
  • Veterans benefits section of the website.
  • Speaking more intelligently about business aviation.
  • Listener mail.

Announcements:

We have a page on our site https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/vets/. This page covers some of the questions we often get about using veteran’s benefits to pay for flight training, however we would like to here from our listeners with any information or stories about vets and flying, or using benefits to move ahead in your career. Please send them to feedback@aviationcareers.com.

What Aircraft Costs are Important?

Listener Questions and Feedback:

  • 45 years old, running into a mental block on a check ride, afraid I am out of time. What do I do?
  • Degrees and getting into the majors: Can you get into the majors without a college degree? Can you fly outside the US without a degree? Are there ways to get government assistance in paying for your degree or loan?
  • Real Estate agent with 900 hours, looking to become a professional pilot without CFI, wondering if part 135 is an option and if resume needs to be 1 page when his is longer.
Drones, Podcast

ACP125 Drone Pilot Careers with Jon Rupprecht

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Thinking of becoming a drone pilot? Want to know what opportunities are available in this new and exciting field of aviation? Want to know the future of drone careers?  Today I have with me Jon Rupprecht, drone attorney to answer these questions and discuss drone pilot careers.

Jonathan has made numerous media appearances on the topic of drones as a drone attorney. His legal analysis of drones has been sought after by major media networks and drone industry-specific media. Not only have the networks reached out to him for his analysis, they have cited his legal works when reporting on major drone-related stories.

Jon and I discuss:

  • Careers as a drone pilot.
  • The future of the drone industry.
  • Potential risks to your manned pilot certificate.
  • Cautions when combining a career as a drone pilot and a manned aircraft pilot.
  • The bright future of drones and careers in the drone business.
  • Why manned aircraft pilots make good drone pilots and it is not about the flying.

Sponsor:

Thank you to our sponsor Three Point Aviation Services. Check out Three Point’s book and video on IFR holding at ExpertAviator.com. You can find out more about Three Point Aviation at www.3pointaviation.com or facebook.com/3pointaviation.

 

 

Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP124 I Have a six figure salary but now want to change careers

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In episode 124 we discuss leaving a six-figure salary for an airline job, shout outs, our new weekly show, and your questions answered.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/vote

Listener Questions and Feedback:

  • Changing jobs from six-figure salary to an aviation career, getting time in to be eligible
  • Coaching and getting ready for scholarship interview
  • Building multi-engine time
  • From Zambia, Scholarships available in my country
  • Aviation Masters programs and the Approach Plate industry

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Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP123 What Specialized Training Does An Airline Pilot Receive And Your Questions Answered

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Welcome to a new episode! We are trying a new format, which is shorter and should lead to more episodes. Today we have questions about GI benefits, building hours towards a pilot job, and specialized training once you land that dream pilot job.

Also, the 2017 versions of the Aerospace Scholarships Guide will be out very soon. The new guides have many, many more scholarships than last year, as organizations offering scholarships are starting to contact us to get their scholarships in our guides. Keep watching the website for the 2017 editions!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Using your VA benefits to get your PPL.
  • Building hours towards a pilot job when you are working full time.
  • Pilot job opportunities once you’ve been hired.
  • What kinds of specialized training do pilots undertake?
  • Do airlines provide their pilots professional development?
  • Recommendations for a flight attendant working to become a pilot.
Accelerated Pilot Training, Pilot Shortage, Podcast

ACP122 Why Pilot Salaries Don’t Coincide With A Shortage Of Pilots

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If you learned anything about basic economics, you will understand the concept of “supply and demand.” When something is in short supply, the price of the item increases. This can be true for people as well as goods, but how does it work when it comes to pilot salaries when there is a shortage of eligible pilots? Today I am joined by Tom Wachowski of the Private Jet Podcast to discuss this issue, as well as some great listener email about advanced training, converting your licenses from Canadian to the United States, and the best way to clean up a logbook before an interview.

Photo Credit: Pilot Mandi on Instagram

In this episode we discuss:

Smells like desperation

Carl discusses a more nuanced approach to salaries and understanding why there is not a direct correlation with the pilot shortage.

For an explanation of the pilot shortage visit:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/pilotshortage

NBAA Compensation Survey

Listener mail:

  • Aviation success story SIC on a jet
  • Best way to clean up a logbook prior to an interview
  • Completed All ATP, flying KingAir 200
  • Canadian Accountant considering switch to aviation
  • Better choices than ATP school?

FAA Conversion Process

Airline Pilot, Coast Guard, Podcast

ACP121 – Organization Of Black Aerospace Professionals, The Coast Guard, and ExpressJet Airlines with Goliath Demisie.

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Welcome to the show where we inspire you to follow your dream. I am your host Carl Valeri and joining me today is someone who has had an exciting career and helps many people realize their career goals.

Goliath Demisie is an airline pilot and recruiter with ExpressJet Airlines, Lieutenant in the United States Coast Guard as a recruiter, and Southeast regional director for the Organization Of Black Aerospace Professionals. Goliath has had a truly blessed life and is more than willing to help others create a successful career.

As you can tell Goliath has much to share with us on a variety of topics so let’s get started. Welcome to the Podcast Goliath.

We Discuss:

Duane Moorer Scholarship

Aviator, Banner Tow Pilot, Careers, Podcast

ACP120 Should You Become A Banner Tow Pilot? with Joe Myers of Aerial Banners Inc.

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The new ATP requirements have increased the hours to 1500 for most to be able to apply for an airline job. But how do you build the hours? You can flight instruct but what if you don’t want to teach? You can rent a plane and build hours, but what if you don’t have the money? You can also purchase your own airplane and fly as much as you want, but that also requires a capital outlay.

One unique, lucrative, and outstanding opportunity to build flight time while honing your flying skills is by becoming a banner tow pilot. You will learn energy management, how to use your rudder properly, decision-making skills and more by flying as a banner tow pilot.

To help us understand the opportunities and to help answer the question “Should You Become a Banner Tow Pilot”, I am joined by Joe Myers of Aerial Banners, Inc. Joe is a commercial pilot flying charter in a Beech King Air C200 and also is a banner tow pilot with hundreds of hours behind the stick of a banner tow plane. Joe is an accomplished pilot and a great person who as you will tell by his enthusiasm loves his job and his career.

Sponsor:

Before we begin our interview our sponsor today is Aerial Banner Inc.

When you hear an airplane you instinctively look up. That is what makes this form of advertising so effective. Aerial advertising reaches people away from home and work, generally in an environment where they are relaxed. Few forms of media have access to such a receptive audience.

Aerial Banners Inc. offers aerial advertising NATIONWIDE. Our staff of Aerial Advertising professionals has over 22 years experience, advertising for both local and national corporations. Aerial Banners flies over all of America’s Beaches, Highways, Stadiums, Parks, Cruise ships, Golf courses and any other place you can think of. Aerial Banners eye-catching yellow birds get the job done!

Aerial Banners Inc. can produce and fly your custom, high definition, digitally reproduced aerial billboard anywhere nationwide. Contact them today for pricing and options that are right for you.

at AerialBanners.com.

Aerial Banners also offers great career opportunities for pilots seeking a challenging and lucrative career as a banner tow pilot. To help us understand what it is like to be a banner tow pilot and discover if you should become a banner tow pilot I am joined by Joe Myers.

Joe and I discuss:

  • Why he decide to fly for a living.
  • What it is like to be a banner tow pilot.
  • The challenges of becoming a banner tow pilot.
  • The rewards of being a banner tow pilot.
  • Pay and benefits.
  • Can you really build time as a banner tow pilot?
  • Who should become a banner tow pilot?
  • Why he likes being a banner tow pilot and his favorite thing about the job.

Sponsor:

Don’t forget to visit our sponsor Aerialbanners.com for job opportunities and spread the word about the effectiveness of Aerial advertising.

Aerial Advertising Targets Designated Marketing Area

  • Target geographically (region, state, city, sector, etc.)
  • Target economically (district, sector of a city)
  • Target by areas of interest (site, rally, event, etc.)

Aerial Advertising Statistics

  • 88% Of the people surveyed recalled the passing of the banner within the last 30 minutes.
  • 79% Of the people surveyed recalled what was advertised.
  • 67% Of the people surveyed could recall at least one-half of the message.

*2194 people surveyed on Miami Beach

This shows that aerial advertising is clearly a message that people both subliminally and actively remember!

Visit AerialBanners.com

Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP119 Veteran Flight Training Benefits – Can I Have Children and Pursue An Aviation Career?

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In episode 119 we answer listener mail. We have some great information on using VA benefits for aviation training and advice on accelerated versus non-accelerated training.

Announcements:

  • Educational and Collegiate and training. –Coaching by Eric Crump
  • Bragging on a student , Cuban immigrant, ESL Solo –Eric
  • Carl Received his Remote pilot certificate.

Q&A:

  • Clarification on use of VA benefits for flight training.
  • Advice on whether it was right to purchase a Comanche, women entering aviation, and accelerated versus non-accelerated training.
  • Are there typically Class A CDL jobs available at airports?

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Veterans Flight Training Benefits
Ninety-Nines
Stuck Mic AvCast Episode 125 – Remote Pilot Certificate Explained
Episode 73 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart

Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP118 How do I Decide What to Do in Life?

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crj200simWelcome to episode 118 of the podcast that answers your questions about aviation careers and helps you take that next step to that rewarding career! Today I am joined by Paul Grieco to answer questions about choosing between aviation and other passions, how to convert a foreign flight certificate to a US FAA, scholarships for Canadians, and more!

Announcements

  • The Polk State Flight Team (which Carl coaches) got first place in the NIFA Safety Competition for the second year in a row! You can help Carl and the team continue this great learning experience by donating to the team.
  • In order to recruit new pilots and retain existing ones, the airline Paul works for has started a guaranteed interview program with United Airlines to help pilots move from the regional up to the major. The first 10 pilots from his airline are moving up this month and next month.
  • 1 Year update from a listener working on IFR, discussing accelerated programs.
  • Chicago native with 0 flight hours, trying to determine going through an accelerated program or sticking with a standard program at a local FBO.

Questions from Listeners

  • Trying to do what to do with my life: Dentistry vs. Pursuing Aviation.
  • Questions about obtaining a first class medical when you have DUI’s on your record. Also wondering about problems getting training and hired being of Middle Eastern dissent.
  • Pilot working in South Africa, looking for online resources for getting current from overseas.
  • 17 year old from S. Africa getting ready to move to US for college flight training, questions about converting his certificate to FAA certificate and keeping it.
  • Help trying to decide whether to become an airline pilot or stay as an Aeronautical Engineer.
  • Scholarships for Canadians.
  • Update from a budding pilot is getting ready for his solo flights.
  • Advice for transitioning from military rotorcraft to civilian fixed wing.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode