All posts by CarlValeri

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

ACP407 Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs?

Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? That is a question I get often and is one I have a keen interest in because I started my career studying AI in the 80’s. I don’t think so and here is why.

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Talking Points

  • What Is Artificial Intelligence and how does it apply to aviation?
  • How it has affected pilot jobs already.
  • More efficient routing and safer routing including turbulence avoidance.
  • Reduced fatigue
  • Autonomous flying.
  • More efficient flying without pilot input.
  • The future of pilot hiring and AI.
  • Will AI replace pilots? The real question is will AI replace humans?
  • AI will Augment the human process and help us focus on more complex tasks. Again think about Flight Engineer.
  • What jobs should I look toward in Aviation To Take Advantage of AI hiring?

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Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

ACP406 FlyGirl Detailing : How A Passion For Aviation Turned Into A Lucrative Business


Today I am speaking with someone who took a unique approach to financing her flight training and turned it into a lucrative business. FlyGirl Detailing is a successful business started by a person passionate about aviation and is a testament to how hard work and dedication can make your dreams come true. Joining me is the owner Claire Maher a successful entrepreneur and pilot!

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Talking Points

What Is FlyGirl Detailing?
How Claire started her Aviation journey.
The inspiration behind Flygirl Aircraft Detailing
The struggles of not taking a loan to fund training.
Challenges learned in early start-up business days.
The impact of Flygirl aircraft detailing on my aviation career.
What my goals are for the future of the company and my career?

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Links:

https://www.flygirlaircraftdetailing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/flygirlaircraftdetailing/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094576895916

Flight School Website
https://iflybright.com/

Monthly Group Coaching Mentorship

https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching

Next Group Coaching November 19, 2024, 8 pm Eastern – Preparing for the upcoming hiring boom and your questions answered.

Questions:

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ACP405 FAA Investigation – What Do I Do?

You get a letter that you are involved in an FAA investigation. What should you do? Ignore or comply? We will answer these and more questions in this episode.

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Talking Points

What is an FAA investigation?
How do FAA Investigations work?
Should you talk to the inspector?
What happens after an investigation?
What is a compliance action?
How Does This Affect My Career?
Should I speak with an attorney?
https://www.strumorlaw.com

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Links:
Monthly Group Coaching Mentorship

https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching

Next Group Coaching November 19, 2024, 8 pm Eastern – Preparing for the upcoming hiring boom and your questions answered.

If ATC gives you a number to call, should you make that call?

Questions:

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ACP404 Why Not Getting This Rating Stops Most Pilots From Progressing In Their Careers – October 2024 Questions And Answers

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career.

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Questions:

What rating causes most pilots to not progress in their careers?

Is it a good idea or even possible to get my PPL, Commercial, and then CFI to start building time? I don’t feel like doing an accelerated program only to be dropped due to me not putting in all my effort as I have to maintain a job to pay the bills. I have a school 5 miles away. Any feedback will help thank you.

Could an FAA deferral actually be good?

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We will have an upcoming video on the topic.

Commnet on Aircraft Mechanic Jobs 2024 with James Spearman: Commercial is starting at $35 plus an hour. There’s no money in GA kids. https://youtu.be/asjOXR7WE8A?si=Pbqqs5A9NbBmXsTL

Links:
Monthly Group Coaching Mentorship

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Next Group Coaching October 30, 2024, 8 pm Eastern – Interview Preparation and Mock Interview – Bring Your Interview Questions!

Questions:

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ACP403 AirlineGeeks.com Career Resources with Ryan Ewing

One of my coaching clients asked me how I could successfully predict the future hiring landscape. One reason is I tirelessly study the industry and have a background in forecasting and pricing as a market maker from a previous industry. Many of you sign up for my group coaching mentorship to listen to my hiring and industry updates, but you should also look towards many other resources available online. A valuable resource for news is https://airlinegeeks.com/ and their career page. To discuss AirlineGeeks and their career page is the founder Ryan Ewing.

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Talking Points

What is AirlineGeeks.com?
Ryan’s industry experience.
What you can find on the career section of the website.
News content and Evergreen Content
Career Corner Newsletter.
https://airlinegeeks.com/newsletter/

Links:

https://x.com/flyinghighryan

https://airlinegeeks.com/author/avgeekryan/

https://airlinegeeks.com/newsletter/

Monthly Group Coaching Mentorship

https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

November 2024:

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ACP402 Keep Flying And Don’t Give Up!

These are my insider tips for landing your dream job from my 23 years of experience counseling pilots

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Talking Points

Don’t Stop Flying!
Get An Additional Rating – Use scholarships
Sponsor stratus finance “Stratus”
https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/
Vision of your future
Research your goal
Become very granular in your goal and vision.
Investor relations page.
Example: https://ir.delta.com/
Networking including social media and groups
LinkedIn Profile
WAI, OBAP, LPA,
Go where the people are that might hire you.
Go where your future co-workers hang out
Ask questions that will encourage people to help you
Wear clothes that start conversations
Keep moving forward!

Links:
Monthly Group Coaching Mentorship

https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

November 2024:

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ACP401 September 2024 Your Questions Answered

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career.

Sponsor: 

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ 

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ 

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance 

Questions:

  1. I downloaded the PDF file to my Desktop and now want to download it to my iPad.  Where do I find the link to download the scholarship PDF file to my iPad? – 
    1. https://macmost.com/how-to-work-with-pdfs-on-an-iphone-or-ipad.html
  2. Does the score on my written exam matter?
  3. I’m interested in becoming a pilot and found a few aviation programs, including flight school. I have no flight experience or even stepped foot inside a plane besides riding a helicopter once in 2010.  If I don’t get to become an airline pilot when I reach the requirements then I’m willing to do cargo planes until I get into airline.
  4. Would a personal bankruptcy (about 1yr closed) affect getting hired (or a clearance) by an airline?—I will try to finish my 1500 hours before 2025
  5. Non-Compete Clauses – Just sign John Doe. It “voids” the contract. They never checked the name. Remember lying and inaccuracies can get you fired even years later.
  6. So I went down to my AME for the first class medical I was told I have amblyopia for those that don’t know what that is means my eyes don’t fuse the AME had me take the paperwork to an eye doctor and have them fill out. I passed everything without glasses. Just couldn’t see the 3D bugs. Ame called two different people at the headquarters and told me he had to defer me. Iv been waiting over 60 days now with no letters nothing. Is it ok to call and ask or will they see it as a bad thing also the ame said I might have to take a flight test. Is anyone able to tell me what they are looking for with this flight test? Iv looked all over YouTube and have found nothing. Do they have stuff for ppl with one eye or is it the same test?
  7. Did 15 years in the US Navy. Got out and used my G.I. Bill to get through flight school. Flying is literally on my mind 24/7. Did 15 years in a career that I didn’t want to do and now I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to choose and man do I believe I’ve chosen wisely I can’t Thank you enough for this channel.
  8. Current $250+/hr to train with a flight instructor. My BFR just cost me $1300. The pilot shortage is nothing more than a nasty joke meant to blow smoke up the *** of the few suckers whose parents can still afford this. I just wanted to become a CFI and I see no path forward. Bye.

 

Links:

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https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching 

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ 

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

November 2024:

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ACP400 Non-Compete Clauses And Your Career

Many of you are bound by Non-Compete clauses in your employment contracts. There is a new proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission which many consider pro-employee a positive force in career progression. To discuss this rule-making and recent news is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla.

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

  • What is a non-compete clause?
  • Should I sign a contract with a non-compete clause?
  • What is the new proposed rule-making?
  • Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) enactment of a new Rule on September 4, 2024.
  • How does it affect me?
  • Does this mean I am off the hook for all the bonus money I received?
  • Advice moving forward when reviewing Non-Compete Clauses.
  • Take Care of yourself and your family first.

Links:

Texas judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements – The Washington Post

https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/noncompete-rule

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp378-12-actions-to-take-during-a-hiring-slowdown-in-2024/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

November 2024:

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ACP399 How To Market Yourself And Gain More Students

During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching, we discussed how this more competitive hiring environment will require you to market yourself as a flight instructor. To help us understand how you can obtain more students at your flight school is Tim Jedrek of RightRudder Marketing.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Talking Points:

  • Tim’s background and story
  • Mission / Vision of RRM
  • Core Values of RRM
  • Associations and aviation groups
  • FSMS (Flight School Marketing System)
  • 3 steps
    • Bringing visitors to their website
    • Booking school tours and discovery flights
    • Converting prospects to student pilots
  • Tactics
    • Website funnels
    • SEO (search engine optimization)
    • PPC (paid-per-click advertising)
    • Reputation management
    • Content creation
  • FSCRM (Flight School Customer Relationship Management Software)
    • Organizing leads
    • Filling the funnel
    • Email automation
      • nurture sequences
      • 5-star review campaign
      • database reactivation
      • new student onboarding and document collection
    • SMS automation
      • Automatic text back from missed calls\
  • Challenges of running a flight school business
    • Finances
    • Stuck in operations
    • Employee turn around
    • Non-business mindset
  • Examples of work
    • Sun City Aviation Academy
    • Ideal Aviation
    • Pitcairn Flight Academy
    • Red Arrow Flight Academy
    • SimpiFly Flight School

Find Tim at: https://rightruddermarketing.com/

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Links:

https://rightruddermarketing.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjedrek/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightruddermarketing/
https://www.instagram.com/rightruddermarketing
https://www.facebook.com/rightruddermarketing
https://twitter.com/rightruddermktg

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/
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Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

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ACP398 Stay Safe While Building Flight Time With Max Trescott

During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building time, but we don’t always talk about all the safety concerns pilots should have when they’re doing that. Today I am speaking with Max Trescott whose Aviation News Talk podcast is focused on aviation safety https://aviationnewstalk.com/

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Talking Points

  • Why is safety so important to people who are building time to get hired by the airlines or in their dream job?
  • Let’s say someone has 250 hours and they’ve just been hired in a GA job. What safety related things should hey be thinking about in the new job?
  • What are some of the hazards that pilots should be aware of?
  • You’re a CFI, what kinds of safety issues should pilots be watching out for if they’re a CFI.
  • What about risk management? What should pilots know about that?

Next Group Coaching Mastermind:

August 14, 2024, 8 pm Eastern – Why Aircraft Deliveries Don’t Always Equate To Job Growth And What You Need To Do Now To Prepare For The Next Hiring Cycle.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

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Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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