All posts by CarlValeri

Host of Aviation Careers Podcast. For more about me go to AviationCareersPodcast/About.
Airline Pilot, Finance, Insurance, Podcast

ACP132 Why Disability Insurance Is Unique and Important For Airline Pilots

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Today I want to talk about a sometimes uncomfortable topic, which is disability insurance. It has happened to me and I’m sure it has happened to some of you listening to the podcast. You get the dreaded letter from the FAA or you go to your medical exam thinking everything is ok but the FAA thinks otherwise.

I have seen this play out many times in Pilots careers. One day you are fine thinking about their next vacation bid and the next day you are facing medical disability for months even years. Sometimes due to a minor issue with your medical. In this episode, Andy Garrison, a certified financial planner, joins me to discuss what you need to know about disability insurance.

Announcements:

Career Coaching and Membership

Our Career Coaching is available for $75/hour, and the first hour includes some extra time to get to know you before starting the hour. Membership is  alsoavailable for $10/month and includes the full Scholarships Guide, lots of exclusive videos and other learning aids.

Andy And I Discuss:

  • Why Pilot Careers Have Special Insurance Needs.
  • Risks Unique To Our Careers
  • Short Term and Long Term Insurance Required and Defined.
  • Do You Really Know What Your Insurance Covers.
  • Difference Between own or any occupation.
  • What Disability Insurance do You need.
  • Cash on hand.
  • Just Ask someone if you have any questions.

Pick Of the Week:

The 5 Types Of Insurance You Must Have Now

Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP131 Dealing with Setbacks with Lenny Primak

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Lenny PrimakIn this episode I am joined by Lenny Primak to Help answer a listener mail and to discuss setbacks in your life and career. Lenny has some inspirational statements to help you through challenges in your caeer.

Announcements:

Just a clarification on how the Aerospace Scholarships guide is updated: A new edition of the book comes out once per year. Periodically during the year we do add some additions or make changes based on changes that organizations make to their scholarships. However the best way to get the latest information is to become a member of the site. The online directory has the latest information and the latest scholarships that we have found, and it is only $10 per month! Membership also includes access to several videos and other information only for members.

Listener Questions and Feedback:

A listener email about Lenny Primak, and finding out more about his journey. Since you asked, Carl has Lenny back again to discuss his story!

Lenny and Carl Discuss:

  • How to get started in an Aviation career and how Lenny did it.
  • Lenny recommends either going to an accelerated program, or finding an instructor who can devote 3 weeks to you solidly.
  • Lenny spent 10 years in the right seat, dealing with airline problems that prevented him from advancing.
  • Excessive preparation is key before every step in your career.
  • Carl and Lenny discussed quality of life and the pros and cons of becoming a Captain vs. staying First Officer at a senior level.
  • Know your goal, convert it into a todo list, and then don’t give up or get overwhelmed!
Accelerated Pilot Training, Podcast, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

ACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV Pilots

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Nate Tennant Zero to Hero
In this episode we talk to Nate Tennant, a fan of the podcast who did the “Zero to Hero” program from All ATP. Nate is a 26 year old CFI, MEI, CFII currently working for 2 companies in Atlanta. One of which is flying unique and vintage airplanes for a youtube channel.

Nate and I discuss:

How he developed his passion for aviation.

Side jobs available in the UAV industry.

ATP or other fast track programs. Nate went from zero hours to fully certified CFI in 8 months and so can you!

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Gold Seal’s YouTube channel

Gold Seal’s Remote Pilot Channel

Gold Method Online Pilot Testing

Gold Seal’s FAA Ground School

Gold Seal’s UAV Ground School

Finance, Podcast

ACP129 Finances and Your Airline Career

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Welcome to the podcast where we inspire and educate you on moving forward in your career and your life. One of the most important and many times undiscussed aspects of our airline career is your personal finances.

In episode 82 we discussed “Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career” we received much feedback from our listeners and have been asked many questions regarding personal finance. Although I spend much of my time coaching clients on putting forth a plan for their finances while persuing a career in aviation, what do should you do now when you finally land your dream job of being a pilot.

Today I have with me Andy Garrison who is a financial planner and someone who focuses on the unique aspects of finances and a career as a pilot. We are excited to have Andy on the show to discuss financial considerations while considering a career in aviation.

Announcements:

2017 Scholarships Guide Is available in Amazon, and iBook Store. The directory of scholarships are available online to members along with many other course. A new course being offered to members is the Advance Holding Patterns Video series. The first video is free so make sure you visit the Advanced Holding Patterns page linked from the right column at AviationCareersPodcast.com

We discuss:

  • Why pilot finances are unique.
  • How do you build wealth
  • Beginning your wealth during your career.
  • Financial Considerations when choosing a career as an airline pilot.
  • When should you start saving for retirement.
  • Unique aspects of health insurance for pilots.
  • Disability insurance.

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Airspeed & Money: Reach your Full Financial Potential!

Career Change, Color Blindness, Military, Podcast

ACP128 Military Pilot Who Has Not Flown In Many Years, Changing Careers, And more listener mail

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Welcome to episode 128! Eric Crump joins me today to discuss your questions including a military pilot who has not flown in many years, changing careers, and more!

Announcements:

Listener Questions and Feedback:

  • 35 year old IT executive from Australia, considering either training for his Commercial Pilot Certificate, or back to school for mechinatronic engineering to work in an Aerospace company.
  • New pilot with color deficiency, will getting a letter of evidence hurt his chances of getting a job with regionals?
  • Retired Marine Flight Instructor, current on CFII but has not flown in 5 years. What is the most efficient way to get back into flying and transitioning to civilian?
  • Flight Attendant for 3 years, considering moving to flying. Goal is to be a commercial pilot, wants to be making money as such before leaving being a Flight Attendant.

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Check out the Aviation Careers Podcast Veterans Information Page

Aerospace Medical Dispositions Item 52. Color Vision

You Can Fly

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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.