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Host of Aviation Careers Podcast. For more about me go to AviationCareersPodcast/About.
Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Contract Flying, Flight Instructor, Podcast

ACP112 How Does Bidding For Flights Work? Should I Own A Plane To Build Time?

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A320 SIMIn this episode we will read e-mails and answer questions including “How does bidding for flights work? and Should I own a plane to build time?”. Don’t forget to send your questions and feedback to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

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Listener Feedback and Questions:

  • I’d like to know if you or your guests have any experience owning an airplane. Would it make sense to buy a cheap trainer aircraft as an easy way to start a business and employ my brother to train me as well as others to offset the cost of expensive flight hours?
  • Could you explain how bidding  works?
  • How much vacation time does a pilot get?
  • The pay where I work is substantially better than a regional and  I am unsure whether I should make the jump to a regional.
  • Which regional should I choose?
  • How do you log right seat time?
  • Here in Australia I’m really struggling to get my aviation career off the ground.
  • From listening to the podcast, it sounds like there are more jobs that need to be filled in the USA. Is this really the case?
  • When should a CFI be a contractor vs employee?
  • When should a CFI buy insurance and what type of insurance?
  • Air-Pros.com
  • There are TONS of side jobs available in the UAV industry.
  • Veterans Jobs Mission

Picks Of The Week:

Paul – The Advanced Pilots Flight Manual

Carl – Christine’s Stunning Night Landing!- YouTube

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ACP111 “The Valeri Effect” and How to Pick the Right Regional

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PaulDrinkingjpeg OnlineWelcome to episode 111!  Carl Valeri and Co-Host Paul Grieco discuss a number of questions from listeners including preparing for training and how to pick the right regional. First, Paul discusses his upgrade to Captain versus Carl’s decision to remain as a First Officer. They also discuss the differences in Operation Specifications (Op-Specs) and Operations Manuals.

Announcements:

Carl recently interviewed Chris Pezalla on the Stuck Mic AVCast regarding Holding Patterns, which you can check out at Stuck MicAvCast.com. They also put together a new video series titled Advanced Holding Patterns. The first video is free! The entire series may be purchased for only $64 and listeners of this podcast are eligible for a 10% discount using the code ACP10.

Questions and Listener Mail:

  • What books should I read before beginning training and what should I take with me?
  • Guidance for choosing a regional airline.
  • The” Valeri Effect”.
  • Training and working on IFR time because that is what the airlines are looking for.
  • Idea: create an all sim flight school in New York City and partner with FBOs.
  • Question on accessing scholarships.
  • Questions on Airman Certification Standards and Private Instructions. You can learn more at Stuck Mic AVCast 116.
  • Difference between part 141 or part 61 training, joining Air Force Reserves and then getting leave time to train for the airlines. Check out information on the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act.
Airline Pilot, Overseas Flying, Podcast

ACP110 Is Turbine Time or Total Time Better For The Regionals?

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SunsetCloudsWelcome to this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast, where we answer your questions about all aspects of careers in Aviation and Aerospace!

Announcements:

  • The new version of the 2016 Scholarships Guide will be out soon on the website and on Amazon. If you already purchased the guide on Amazon, you can simply re-download the book to get the new version.
  • In my own Aviation exploits, I recently got to fly in to Liberia, Costa Rica for the first time.
  • We just released a video series on Holding Patterns on our Expert Aviator site, in conjunction with Chris Pezalha, who literally wrote the book on holding patterns and all you need to know about them. Use ACP10 to get 10% off.

Questions answered on this Episode:

  • Should I apply as a First Officer for a regional to build total hours, or stay as a Flight Instructor to build PIC time?
  • There is a different path for everyone, from a listener living in Hong Kong and working on his pilot career.
  • A listener enjoyed fixed wing and low flyer interviews. You can find them all here.
  • An inspiring story from a Canadian who worked as a barber to pay for flight school.
  • Book recommendation on Silver Wings by James Lackey.
  • Looking for a second career as an airline pilot, already 61 years old.
  • Recommendation for accelerated ATP or other ways to get started on a budget.
  • Questions about the Gateway Select Program.
  • Recommendation for Jeppison approach plate resource.
  • Inspiration from a guy who served 20 years in the Navy, and now works as a contractor teaching students to fly.
Air Force, Airline Pilot, Career Change, Crew Chief, Loadmaster, Maintenance, Military, Podcast

ACP109 Air Force Loadmaster To Professional Pilot

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LarryC17Today we have a special guest who is transitioning from an Air Force loadmaster to professional pilot. Larry Unger is truly an inspiration. If you are considering transitioning from the military to a professional pilot you need to hear his story.

Larry is an advocate for those considering serving their country through a career in the military.  He explains how military service will enhanced your life and career.

Joining me today is Russ Roslewski who has a special connection to Larry’s flying career. Listen the episode to learn more.

In This episode we discuss:

  • Flying in the C-17 around the world.
  • The benefits of choosing an aviation career in the military.
  • Positions  including:  mechanic, crew chief, and  loadmaster.
  • Transitioning from the military to a professional pilot.

Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

Airline Pilot, Career Change, Podcast

ACP108 From Russia With Lenny – Changing Country and Careers

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LennyWelcome to the podcast where we inspire you to pursue your career goals and give you an inside look at many aviation careers. Today we have a special guest who will discuss the challenges and rewards of moving to a new country and changing careers to a satisfying career as an airline pilot.

Announcements:

Congrats to one of our coaching clients for a successful completion of the interview and acceptance to the Turkish Airlines Ab Initio Program.

Services:

  • Coaching
  • Interview Preparation
  • Resume Review
  • Social Media Review
  • Career Mentorship

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  • Numerous online courses
  • The online scholarships guide.

Books:

Scholarships guide in e-book format both as a pdf and amazon kindle version.

Click on the Membership tab to view all the free items and benefits of becoming a premium member. For one on one coaching click on the coaching tab.

Now on with the show!

Lenny and I discuss:

  • His early life and moving to America.
  • Learning the was of a new country and language.
  • Changing careers.
  • How he developed a passion for aviation.
  • Why he decide to change careers and become a pilot.
  • The career change process.
  • Where he is now and his progress towards his next career goal.
  • Advice for those considering changing careers.
  • Advice for those thinking of changing their country of residence and starting an aviation career.
Careers, Podcast

ACP107 Be clear on what you want your career lifestyle to look like

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PlaneShadowWelcome to another question and answer show of Aviation Careers Podcast! Tonight I am joined by Eric Crump and Paul Grieco to tackle your questions about moving forward in your Aviation career. We start with a comment from Tom Wachowski, who recommends that you get clear on what you want your career lifestyle to look like. From how much money you want to make, to where you want to live, to what kind of plane you want to fly, it’s important to know what you want to achieve.

  • A success story about now flying in a KingAir, and recommending My Flight Book electronic log book. Eric has used Zulu and Foreflight. Paul uses LogTen Pro X.
  • A listener recommended a guide to abbreviations and nicknames in aviation, and asked for a recommendation on the University of Cincinnati and Sporty’s Flight Academy partnership. Eric recommended the Pilot Controller Glossary for abbreviations. Eric said this training program is a model for a good program.
  • Request for a show on what to do once you get your Private Pilot’s License and some of the flying clubs and sharing options for using airplanes.
  • Thank you to everyone involved with this show, you are an inspiration to those of us on our journey to be a pilot.
  • While working 60-80 per week, graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Embry Riddle, goal is to work as an Airport Manager. He is going for his Master’s degree, which the hosts recommended because it commands more money.
  • Request for a recommendation of Spartan in Tulsa vs. Part 61.

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@pilotmandi Instagram

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ACP106 Working Towards Your New Career While Supporitng a Family

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KenMist747CathayPacificWelcome to episode 106 of the podcast where we help you move toward your career goal. Hearing your stories of achieving your career goal keeps us motivated and helps inspire others. Please keep sharing your success stories including your challenges along the way toward your goal.

In this episode we answer your questions. You will notice many focus on supporting family while working on completing your ratings, degrees, and finding a job. This can be challenging to say the least but we have some encouraging news: You can do it! We relate some of our own experiences and those of our listeners to help you keep motivated while in the challenging position of supporting a family and moving toward your career goal.

Joining Us on the Podcast today are Carl Valeri, Tom Wachowski, and Paul Grieco. If you have any questions for the individual hosts or a general questions please don’t forget to click on the contact tab and we will answer your question as soon as possible. We also provide coaching services to discuss your individual needs in a more private setting. Click on coaching to find out more. Now on with the show.

Reader Questions:

  • I’m having a hard time seeing how I could support the family while in a full time training program
  •  For the first time in my life I found something that I truly desire to learn about. My wife is completing her last year of medical school this spring and will graduate with her MD and a ton of debt in May. Her profession is much like one in aviation where she will start out right at about the same salary with 60­80hr work weeks, but over the next 10 years salary will continue to increase.  ow that I feel I have found my true passion in life is to fly, that has changed.  would like to become an airline pilot or corporate pilot. (I might know the answer after I get through the Private Jet Podcast series!) ­What do you think the best way to go about this is with my financial obligations (loans, family, etc.)?  ow do I become an airline pilot while working a career? Is it possible?
  • Success story from a new Part 135 Pilot.
  • My first love is not really to teach but to fly for an airline, so my emotions tell me to do multi and ifr and take the risk by applying for cathay pacific and hopefully get hired in the next couple of years tops.
  • What do I need to do to make sure I am competitive for airline positions.

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

Cathay Pacific Cadet Program

Coaching

Photo Credit : Ken Mist Photography.

Pilot, Podcast

ACP105 Are You Too Old To Fly?

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CarlPostFlightWelcome to Episode 105 of the podcast where we inspire you to achieve your career goals and live your dream by following your passion and doing a job you love. Today is a spacial episode where we help you answer one question: Are You too Old To Fly? This is probably the most common one we get from you the listener so lets address it right now! Both myself and my co host this eventing began our aviation careers late in life and left very lucrative careers to pursue our passion and become an airline pilot.

Paul and I discuss what led us to make our decision to give up the life we had and move forward in a new direction. For my entire life I have lived outside my comfort zone but there are some important things we must consider when deciding if we should pack it in and start our new career.

Before we begin don’t forget if you want to contact us please visit AviationCareersPodcast.com. There you will find many ways to contact us along with our other services such as career coaching, the scholarships directory, and our interview preparation services which is included on the coaching page. I want to apologize to those that have called into the show but since we have grown it has been impossible for me to call each and every one of you back individually.

Therefore if you can please send me an e-mail because many times I may only be available to talk at 3 am and since I don’t want to disturb you and your family in the middle of the night the best way to get in touch with me is through the website. Also if you have a question please write into the show and we will answer them. We will exclude all of your personal information.

Paul and I discuss:

  • How we both began our new careers late in life: mine at 33 and Paul’s at 34.
  • It’s not just about the money.
  • Why planning is so very important when making a career change.
  • Why you should include your family in the discussion.
  • Who to include in your inner circle.
  • Being realistic with your salary expectations.
  • How many years until you reach your goals?
  • What it is like to do something you love and fly for a living.
  • Why you need a checklist to succeed.
  • T Chart.
  • Are you Too old to fly?
Careers, Podcast

ACP104 Making a Good Job Great

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SXM 737Making a Good Job Great! Welcome to Episode 104 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at the various aerospace careers and inspire you to move forward towards your career goals.

Most of us start our careers following our passion. We then move forward toward a career we feel will fulfill our passions. During the varied journey we must choose a path and at times make decision such as where we want to live, who we want to marry, and how we want to raise our children. The job of airline pilot allows us to live anywhere in the world we choose but also comes with challenges including commuting long distances to work.

Recently while flying with a wise Captain he said something that really resonated with me and applies to my most recent commute. The Captain said that commuting to a flying job can make a “Great Job Good”. “Brilliant!” I exclaimed but lets look deeper into what he meant and also put a positive light on this wise captain’s statement. Let’s discuss how to make a Good Job Great in your career.

Joining me today to help us discuss how to make a good job great is Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviator. Eric has also been one who has made a good job great by defining what is a great job and why. Welcome to the show Eric.

Eric And I discuss:

  • Discover your passion.
  • Discover Your Why.
  • How your vision of a great job can turn into a job that is only good.
  • What you can do to make a Good Job Great – Hint it has to do with YOU.
  • Listener mail.

Pick of the Week:

Carl – Dan Miller – 48 Days To the work you love A great book about doing what you’re passionate about.

Eric – Student Education and Careers in Aviation Conference April 21 st.

Aerospace Scholarships 2016 is now Available on Amazon!

Pilot Shortage, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP103 Regionals are Hiring Are You Prepared?

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ExpressJet Offers Job To Seven Polk State Aerospace Students

Welcome to episode 103 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at all aviation and aerospace careers. Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past 5 years you would never have noticed the increasing lack of qualified pilots in the pool of applicants. All the airlines both regional and major have necessitated the reduction in their hiring minimums to keep up with the demand of pilots.

For the past few years I get one question from listeners almost on a monthly basis: are the regionals really hiring and if there truly is a pilot shortage? My answer is yes and yes. There is a lack of qualified pilots. The regional airlines have recognized this and have been offering many incentives including higher pay, signing bonuses, and bonuses for finding new recruits to name a few. We are also starting to hear about more deals with the majors allowing a path directly to a larger jet.

With all this hiring and incentives to recruit pilots, you would think that you are a shoe in to get a job. My advice to you is to not get complacent during this hiring cycle. Even thought you may have heard me say that if you can fog a mirror you can get an interview with a regional airline, that doesn’t mean you will get the job. You still need to pass the interview, complete the training, and the background checks to name a few. So let’s get started with this episode and let me start with a question for you: “The regionals are hiring but are your prepared?”

Joining me today is Paul Grieco, Flight Instructor, Regional Airline Pilot, and soon to be Captain.

Regionals are Hiring Are You Prepared? Well here is how to become prepared for your upcoming job and interview:

  • Research the company and be prepared to answer why you want to work for the airline.
  • Understand your commuting options.
  • What are the current stock prices and financial results.
  • Know recent announcements in the news.
  • Know the upper management and the person who might be at your interviews such as the Chief Pilot or head of personnel.
  • Do you have the information or Gouge on the interview?
  • Have you practiced for the interview?
  • What technical information do you need to know?
  • Can you pass a ten-year background check?
  • Do you have a DUI in your background and do you understand the implications with flying to Canada?
  • Disclose all information.
  • Can you remember technical details about the last plane you flew?
  • Know your IFR procedures inside and out. If you are an Instrument Instructor that will help.
  • Understand airline systems as much as possible.
  • Be yourself and be able to explain how you will be a positive asset to the airline.
  • Remember airlines hire future Captains, not First Officers.

Pick of The Week:

Carl – Turbine Pilots Flight Manual

Paul – The Advanced Pilot’s Flight Manual (The Flight Manuals Series)

Scholarship of the week:

Alex Sheves Memorial Scholarship Award