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Air Show, Career Change, Podcast, SunN Fun

ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun 2023

April 20, 2023 CarlValeri Leave a comment

In today’s episode, we speak with Nate Mitich an inspirational aviator who has a special announcement about his aviation career he made during Sun N Fun. Nate is the pilot who was building hours in his airplane and traced a Christmas tree over the state of Florida.

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Talking Points:

Nathan’s inspiration for the Christmas Tree Over Florida.

His next career step.

Why it is important to network and go to air shows.

Advice for those thinking of buying a plane and building hours.

Sponsor:

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ACP279 Airshow and Airline Pilot Patrick McAlee

May 29, 2020 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Airshow and Airline pilot Patrick McAlee

ACP279 Airshow and Airline Pilot Patrick McAlee. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining us today is an inspirational airshow and airline pilot Patrick Mcalee.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact in someone’s life and career. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The current online scholarships guide includes 64 new scholarships, 6 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

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In This Episode We Discuss:

Patrick’s Unique path to the cockpit.
How is passion for aviation developed?
What is a lifestyle job?
Why you should never give up on your dreams.
His airshow life.
His airline life.
Why giving back to the community is important.
Advice for aspiring aviators.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://patrickmcaleeairshows.com

https://twitter.com/ExtremeFlight45

https://www.facebook.com/extremeflight45

https://www.instagram.com/extremeflight/

Air Show, Careers, Podcast, SunN Fun

ACP218 Career Expo Lessons Learned From Sun N Fun 2019

April 15, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Career Expo Lessons Learned. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today we have a special episode where I discuss experiences from this year’s career expo and Lessons learned for future expos or career fairs. This years Career Expo was a little different in that they asked potential job and career seekers to pre register for times during the event. This was the same as other years except this year they let anyone enter the expo during Sun N Fun. This led to an interesting dynamic and some very good lessons learned.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Don’t forget to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and visit the website for special listener coupons.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/vets/
This page has changed. We have added Investor Education For Military Families. This is a link to a section of the Investor Protection Trust.

Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families was recently updated on the website and is downloadable as a pdf. I also have a link in the show notes or simply Click on VETS.

Congratulations RD on your job offer from a regional airline at the Career Expo. Even though most employers don’t advertise this fact they will extend a conditional job offer at the expo if they feel you truly shine as an applicant.

In This Episode We Discuss Career Expo Lessons Learned From Sun N Fun 2019:

Dress for success.
- I know they say casual but that does not mean you.
- You can change during the show into causal cloths after.
- At least wear business casual if you don’t want to wear a suit.
Networking is key.
- Remember everyone’s name you meet.
- If you have someone who can introduce you your success is much greater.
- Walking around with me is not a bad idea since I know many of the recruiters.
Prepare for the expo.
- Follow the stocks.
- Know who is attending by viewing the website.
- Know the key players.
- Know the airlines history.
- Always remember your actions and words will constantly be evaluated.
Bring a one Page resume.
Your first impression is most important.
Be humble and ask questions.
- Even if you are a fighter pilot who has not flown for a while you will need to prove you are current and may need to fly for a regional or even a small plane if it has been a long time.
Even if you are not qualified for the job ask for help. Most want to give you help if you ask.
People hire people
The recruiter is trying to figure out if you are going to fit into the culture of the airline and if someone will be able to sit next to you for 4 days flying in all types of weather.
Be yourself.
Follow up with a simple thank you.
Have fun and enjoy life!

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How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Air Show, Podcast

ACP200 Networking at Airshows

December 3, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Today we are going to be discussing networking at airshows! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.

Announcements:

Top 20 Career Podcasts You Must Subscribe and Listen To.

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

In This Episode We Discuss Networking at Airshows:

Considering going to Oshkosh to make contacts to hopefully kick start my contacts.
Is corporate jet flying a viable career?
Is playing that simulator going to hurt me in my journey to becoming a pilot ?
Are the majors achievable since I am 40?
Personalizing your accelerated training.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.kingschools.com/aviation-courses/professional/crew-resource-management-CRM

Air Show, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scholarships

ACP177 Overcoming Challenges In Your Past

April 23, 2018 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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If you want to become a pilot, what do you do about Overcoming Challenges In Your Past? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I am back from two airshows Seaplane A Palooza and Sun N Fun 2018.

We recorded interviews at both events which you can listen to on StuckMicAvCast.com. Many of the interviews included careers in the seaplane field and many more. In today’s show we answer your questions and discuss scholarships.

Announcements:

The Scholarships Guide Online Is Now Available:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

When we published the 2018 Scholarships guide we listened to your feedback and began publishing the online version again. For $10 you will have access to all the updates for a full year! To find out more click on the scholarships tab or go directly to :

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

The 2018 Scholarships Book is also available on iTunes as an iBook and in the Amazon book store as a Kindle book. If you purchase the Apple iBook you will receive all updates for the current version of the book.

If you purchase the Scholarships Kindle e-book on Amazon you will receive the most current version as of the date of purchase. You will not receive updates throughout the year because Amazon requires you to purchase any updated versions of the e-book.

We want you to have the most current scholarships information. If you purchased the Amazon Kindle e-book, we will give you one year access to the Online Scholarships Guide from date of purchase. Simply send us a copy of your digital order to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Overcoming Challenges In Your Past:

Did you know you can click on the links in the show notes from your device?
Will my DUI ultimately prove to be the end all to my dream of being a commercial pilot?
What does someone’s career track look like before moving on to a training department?
When I go back to school can my ratings/certifications be used towards college credits?
My struggles have only provided a foundation of strength that I look forward to paying forward the generation of pilots behind me.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

StuckMicAvCast.com

Air Show, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast, SunN Fun

ACP052 – Bridging the Gap, Exploring the 727 at Sun N Fun, and Moving Forward With Your Career.

March 28, 2014 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Carl and Eric talk about bridging the gap from low time to airline pilot. Additionally, we have encouraging stories from pilots who have taken the next step towards their career goal.

Listener Mail:

If airlines want to farm out their regional operations, how are they going to do that when regional carriers don’t have enough pilots now to meet current demand?

Do you think that commercial aircraft will ever get sucked into the Drone bonanza?

Tom Wachowski answers a previous question about Networking and a corporate jobs.

A listener relates his reasons for not becoming an airline pilot as discussed in episode 23.

A pilot with 250 is turned down by the regionals in Australia and wants to know how he can make himself as competitive as possible?

Is it worth spending the extra to complete an instructor rating in the hope of securing some work to help more time?

A little of encouragement goes a long way.

Should I fly a corporate jet or for the regionals to make me more competitive for the major airlines?

What can I do now to increase my chances of being hired with the majors even though most of my recent time is flying drones?

Will airlines hire me before separating from the military and/or meeting the minimums?

Can you think of any downsides to getting a restricted ATP prior to getting to 1500 hrs?

During airline training how does the pay work? Is it still by-the-hour? Should I plan on a few months of even lower pay than a first-year first officer?

Links:

American to Shrink Regional Unit After Pilots Reject Contract

Sun N Fun Radio

ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answered with Tom Wachowski.

National Business Aviation Association

ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski

Polk State College

Air Show, SunN Fun

How To Listen To Sun N Fun Radio 2013!

April 8, 2013 CarlValeri 2 Comments

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Click Here To Listen from the Sun N Fun Radio Website.

I am excited to once again share my passion for flight and bring you some interesting interviews as a field reporter for Sun N Fun Radio. If you are unable to make it to the event or want to listen to interviews and keep up to date on the daily events and breaking news, tune into Sun N Fun Radio.

I will be walking around in My Stuck Mic AvCast or Aviation Careers Podcast T-Shirt so Please stop by and say hello if you see me. If you have something interesting to tell us and would like to be on Sun N Fun Radio I would love to interview you. There are many ways you can get in touch with me while at Sun N Fun. Of course you can stop by Sun N Fun Radio at the show but if you want an immediate response send me a tweet or e-mail me:

You can reach me on twitter @ExpertAviator or @FlyingCareers

Send me an email at CarlValeri@Gmail.com

Stuck MicAvCast Live Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 pm.

I will be broadcasting a live show of the Stuck Mic Avcast Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00pm from the deck at Sun N Fun Radio. Our cohosts Sean Moody, Len Costa ,and Rick Felty will be joining us virtually on the internet thanks to the folks at LiveATC.net.

You can listen to Sun N Fun Radio right now at the Sun N Fun Radio page: