All posts by CarlValeri

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

ACP090 – What Pilots Eat While Flying and Career Questions Answered


ChowderBetweenFlightsEver wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 90 I have joining me two special aviators. First, our host and private jet flying expert, Tom Wachowski.

Also joining us today is a new member of the Aviation Career Podcast Team Paul Grieco. Paul is an airline pilot, helicopter flight nurse, and now is a scholarship analyst with AerospaceScholarships.com.

We discuss:

  • Paul Grieco and how he will be helping with scholarships.
  • Our new airlines Page coming soon.
  • How pilots eat while flying.

Listener Mail:

  • Feedback on a accelerated training school.
  • A 26 year old pipeline pilot building hours is getting ready for the next career move.
  • Should I give up my secure gig and follow the traditional route of commuter/regionals or are there more creative ways to build hours?
  • What time line should I expect to reach my goal?
  • Should I leverage my maintenance background in pursuit or a corporate job?
  • Is there a statute of limitations for a company when you have been marked as not eligible for rehire?

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

Jessica Cox First Armless Pilot – Stuck Mic Avcast

AOPA Flight Training Flight School Directory

Don’t pay any flight school more than $2,500 in Advance

Don’t make a 2 million dollar mistake in your career.

Scholarship Of The Week:

International Aviation Womens Association $5,000

ACP089 A Creative Approach To Surviving An Aviation Downturn


Chris 737Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying experience includes 5500 hours in airplanes and over 1300 hours as an instructor.

The aviation industry is cyclic with a few dramatic downturns. Today we discuss how Chris implemented a creative approach to surviving an aviation downturn. I’m sure you will find his story inspirational and informative.

Today Chris and I Discuss:

  • His Early life as a pilot and why he loves aviation.
  • His path to the regional airlines.
  • The downturn in the airline industry.
  • How he turned lemons into lemonade
  • What Chris did during his leave with the airlines.
  • Law Degree, Masters, Books, Speaking, and more.
  • Where he is now and where he is going.
  • Advice on how to prepare for a furlough or downturn in the airline industry.
  • Why you should prepare now when things are going well.

Scholarship of the Week:

Aero Club of PA: Pre-Solo Scholarships

Links:

Advanced Guide to Holding Patterns

Three Point Aviation

ACP088 Carl’s Theory of Negativity and How to Stay Positive


Welcome to episode 88. I’m here with Tom Wachowski and Eric Crump to discuss how you can stay positive when all you hear is negativity. I encourage you to view the video I posted in episode 038 of Arnold Schwartzenaeger about not listening to the “naysayers”. It’s very inspiring and is key to our discussion in this episode.

  • Negative people are often the loudest.
  • Carl’s story about a former fighter pilot working as an airline captain that loves his job.
  • Eric relates some of the struggles he had becoming a pilot, and starting the Aviation Program at Polk State.
  • Be careful who you share your dreams with. Family and friends can be the most negative, find a mentor with experience doing what you want to do.
  • Work on the things you can control, don’t let the things you can’t control draw you down.
  • Tom says it is important to distinguish between negativity and reality. Sometimes you need to decide not to do something for a good reason.
  • Look for people who positively inspire you to make the best decisions, not just fill you up with sunshine.
  • When giving correction and criticism, it is much better to continue to stay positive.

Listener Feedback

  • Scholarships for foreign students
  • Bachelor’s degree questions related to hiring such as whether airlines prefer an aviation related degree.
  • Scholarships for Europeans.
  • Switching companies after training.
  • Opinions on whether Social Media should be used to determine hiring.
  • Pay shortage vs. pilot shortage.
  • Questions on color blindness.

Scholarship of the Week:

Colorado Pilots Association

ACP087 Drones and Your Aviation Career

RyanSimIs a career flying, fixing, or supporting drones in your career future? Today I am joined by Ryan Wallace from Polk State College to discuss the career opportunities in the world of Commercial Drones. Ryan is a professor of Aeronautical Science and is actively involved in the local Unmanned Aircraft System Community.

Ryan and I Discuss:

  • The demand for drone pilots in the military and commercial world.
  • Why drones are causing an increased demand for pilots.
  • How to get started in the exciting career of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
  • Why more drones are in our future.
  • Organizations you can join to look towards a career in UAS.

 

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

The Golden Age of Unmanned Flight

Air Force Will Offer Bonuses To Lure Drone Pilots

AUVSI – Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Drone Delivers Medicine to Rural Virginia Clinic

FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The UAV Digest

Special Investigation Report on the Safety of Agricultural Aircraft Operations

Polk State College Aerospace

 

Jobs, News, and Events June 28, 2015

We have a couple of great job posts this week, as well as an important announcement from Polk State College:

Polk State College Announces Sunrise Aviation as New Flight-Training Provider for Aerospace Program


Job Title: International Business Consulting – Airside Operations Expert
Location: Munich, Germany
Salary: Not Specified
Website: Best Aviation Jobs


Job Title: A&P Aircraft Mechanic BWI
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Not Specified
Company: Omni Air International
Website: JSFirm

 

 

ACP086 Social Media and Your Career


RedBirdPolkStateDo you have a social media policy for your career? Welcome to the podcast where we inform, motivate, and give you an inside look at the many aviation careers. Some of our favorite co hosts join us. First , Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviation educator. We also have Tom Wachowski, Corporate Pilot and career advocate. Welcome to the show Eric and Tom!

Before we begin our show today I have a few announcements

Announcements / Shout outs:

  • Scholarships Guide Update: The PDF file has been fixed and the links and index now work.
  • Karissa strickland, one of Eric’s students completed the Commercial Pilot Certification! She can now get paid to fly, and is a huge asset to the Polk State Aerospace program.
  • Aviation Careers Podcast is celebrating it’s 3 years anniversary
  • Derek Lagasse – Scholarship.
  • Membership clarification.
  • We are raising money for the Polk State Flight Team, and you can help!
  • New Veterans Page

Your social media policy for your career:

  • What social media should you use. -facebook, twitter, linkedin
  • How to prevent a career limiting move on social media.
  • How to use social media to your advantage.
  • What you should not do on social media.
  • How long does a picture last on social media
  • Who sees your social media….everyone!
  • Social media grows professional relationships.

 

Scholarship of the week:

Lockhart Smith Jr. Scholarship

Aerospace Job Opportunities 6.17.15: 737 Pilot in China, A&P in NY, Avionics Proposal Writer in FL

Aviation Careers Child To PilotWe are starting a new series for those looking for careers in aviation. There are many opportunities for those who are ready to interview, such as this very promising opportunity as a Pilot in China. Occasionally we will focus our Aerospace Job Opportunities on a specific category such as “Regional Airline Mechanic” so make sure you sign up for our newsletter to receive these updates, notifications of new podcast episodes, and more. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Newsletter or enter your information to the right of this screen.

Job Title: B737Efis and NG Captains for Fuzhou Airlines
Location: Fuzhou City, China
Salary: Total contract amount up to $264,000 (see site for details)
Company: Fuzhou Airlines

Job Title: Senior Aircraft Mechanic
Location: Rome, NY
Salary: Negotiable
Company: Reliance Aerotech Services

Job Title: Avionics Proposal Writer
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: Negotiable
Company: Banyan Air Service

ACP085 Restarting Your Airline Career with Travis Watson

TravisFlightDeckWelcome to episode 85. I speak with many pilots who have left the airlines for various reasons including work schedule, layoffs, furloughs, and the low initial pay.  Often many former airline pilots miss the flying and challenges of being an airline pilot.

Today I have with me Travis Watson, an experienced skydiver and pilot who has returned to the airlines after a recent hiatus. Travis is truly passionate about everything he does and his excitement about life is infectious.

Travis and I discuss:

  • His background as a skydive vidographer and flight instructor.
  • His first experience with the airlines.
  • Why he decided to come back to the airlines.
  • Advice for those who left the airlines and are looking towards restarting their flying career.
  • The initial training experience at an airline.
  • Tips to pass your airline training.
  • The advantage of staying at the training center during breaks.
  • Advice for those who are looking at the challenges of low pay and inconsistent schedules in the beginning of their career.

Scholarship of the Week:

Greg Koontz Airshows Aerobatic Instructor Scholarship

Greg Koontz Airshows Aerobatic Instructor Scholarship in Memory of Bobby Younkin. The recipient must be a CFI with some tangible experience in aerobatics. Value $ 2,780

Links:

Weiser Airpark-The “friendliest airport” in the United States

United States Parachute Association

Skydive San Marcos: Austin Skydiving

About Teresa Stokes – Gene Soucy Airshows

Vegas Indoor Skydiving

Seattle Indoor Skydiving

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Trader Joe’s

http://www.crashpad411.com

http://www.crashpads.com

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Aerospace Scholarships300wideAviation Careers Podcast is proud to announce new benefits and new pricing for our premium members. Our new pricing is $10 for one month or $100 for a year, a savings of $20.

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