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Airport Operations, Podcast, Scholarships

ACP383 Airport Operations Specialist Tim Nickel discusses Student Internships, Networking, and Scholarships

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Networking is vital to moving forward with your aviation career. Joining me today is Tim Nickel who at a young age was able to use networking to land an internship with the local airport and became the recipient of a scholarship to help fund his flight training. Tim is an operational specialist at Lakeland Linder International Airport and is here to share his story.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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Free Scholarships Guide:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Talking Points:

The importance of networking
The Advantages of Internships
The scholarship process and how I got one
The importance of education in the aviation industry.
What is an airport operations specialist and what does a day in life look like?

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Link’s Mentioned In the Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/timnickel410/
https://www.flylakeland.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timnickel410/

https://tonyjannus.com/2023-scholars-winners

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Airport Operations, Careers, Jobs, Podcast

ACP303 Airport Operations Specialist Brian Carney

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Airport Operations

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to discuss airport operations from almost 2 decades of experience working in and around the airport. Brian Carney’s journey to his current position as an Airport Operations Specialist is an interesting and varied story. We can learn from Brian that the path towards your career is not always straight but it is worth it. 

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. 

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https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. September guide is up! This month we’ve got 18 new scholarships and 32 updates.

Our latest video:

http://YouTube.com/ExpertAviator 

Talking Points:

  • Brian’s current position as an airport operations specialist.
  • How Brian developed his passion for aviation.
  • The journey to his current job.
  • Why the path towards your career may not be straight but is full of learning experiences we can apply to future jobs.
  • Advice for someone wanting to pursue an airport operations position.
  • What type of jobs are available.
  • What education is necessary.
  • Read other airport requirements for the job.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/briancar89/

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/what-is-part-139/ 

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/

https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes532022.htm

Airport Operations, Careers, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP288 Airport Operations Careers With Karissa Strickland

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Airport Operations

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss airport operation management careers with Karissa Strickland, airport operations supervisor, St. Pete Clearwater International Airport.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. 

Coupons are limited so act quickly.

Our latest video:

Pilot Interview Course Series

Talking Points:

  • Welcome Karissa Strickland
  • Her current job in aviation.
  • What it is like to work in an airport with a mix of General Aviation and Airline Traffic.
  • How she developed her passion for aviation and why she enjoys her job.
  • From flying to airport management. 
  • Her path towards her current position.
  • What various managerial positions are available in airport operations.
  • Ground and management jobs in operations.
  • The pay and benefits for jobs in airport operations.
  • Advice for those seeking jobs in airport operations.
  • What is next for Karrissa?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/all_things_karissa/

Polk State College Article about Karissa

https://www.facebook.com/Fly2PIE

Aerospace Sciences Aerospace Administration Polk State College

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/what-is-part-139/

Airport Operations, Careers, Jobs, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP287 Airport Operations with Courtney Deckard

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Airport Operations

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today to help us understand what it is like to work in airport operations for an airline is Courtney Deckard.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

The current online scholarships guide includes 38 new scholarships and 10 updates, a new index, 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.

Us the coupon code PayItForward and you may get a free guide.

Our latest video:

Pilot Interview Course Series

Talking Points:

  • Courtney Deckard Airport Operations.
  • What it is like to work in operations.
  • Training.
  • How she found her job in Airport Operations.
  • Why she is passionate about what she does.
  • Challenges of her job.
  • Rewards of working in operations.
  • Average pay and typical benefits.
  • Job requirements.
  • Advice for those looking to pursue a career in airport operations.
  • What is next for Courtney?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/travelgirlcourt/

https://twitter.com/travelgirlcourt

 

Airline Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot, Airport Operations, Podcast

ACP230 Pink Eye Flying, motion sickness, and older students learning to fly

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Pink Eye FlyingPink Eye Flying, motion sickness, and older students learning to fly. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today we answer your questions but first a few announcements.

Announcements:

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 giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The June 2019 version contains 31 new scholarships and 10 changes. In May we had 25 new totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Pink Eye Flying):

  • What’s a Pink Eye?
  • How to get a head start on flight training.
  • Struggles with motion sickness.
  • Thank You for the Pay It Forward Scholarships Guide.
  • Encore Career at 63.
  • Part 61 school with many older pilots and pathway programs.
  • There are plenty of jobs for pilots with 250 hours.
  • Are there scholarships for other than FAA affiliated licenses?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Airport Operations, Podcast

ACP211 Managing A Small Airport with Warren Cramer

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Managing A Small AirportManaging A Small Airport can be a big challenge, but our guest today is here to shed some light on how it works. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have special guest Warren Cramer, manager of Wurtsboro Airport in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Warren is an experienced glider instructor and has been involved in aviation for decades. Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

The February 2019 version of the guide is available online. We have update and verified 62 scholarships this month. Remember the guide is only $10 and gives you access to a whole year including the monthly updates online.

With our coupon codes you can save even more. Make sure you check our facebook page and sign up for our newsletter for the current coupons. Theses coupons include discounts on all of our courses and coaching.

Our current coupon code is “shamrock” for my birthday, St. Patrick’s Day. Using the coupon code shamrock will give you 15% off all products and services.

At 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 (Managing A Small Airport):

  • Managing a small airport.
  • The benefits and challenges of managing a small airport.
  • Career opportunities.
  • How Warren became manager of Wurtsboro Airport.
  • Pay and benefit differences between small and large airports.
  • Glider instructing as a career.
  • Why becoming a glider pilot can enhance your career even if you are looking towards the airlines.
  • Things to consider if you are looking towards a career as an airline pilot.
  • Things to consider if you want to be a full time glider instructor.
  • Scholarships.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Wurtsboro Airport:
http://wurtsboroairport.com

Soaring Society of America:
https://www.ssa.org/

Scholarships (The SSA > About the SSA > Youth & Scholarships)
“Where to Fly”

The National Soaring Museum:
https://www.soaringmuseum.org/
In Elmira, NY (Birthplace of US Gliding) – the only Glider-specific museum in the United States

Bruno Vassel on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bviv
Very exciting and informative videos

Wings & Wheels:
https://wingsandwheels.com/
Their classifieds are the best place to fantasize about buying a used glider!

Cumulus Soaring:
https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/
Giant online soaring store – books, videos, avionics, gear, etc.

New York Aviation Management Association:
https://www.nyama.aero/

Air Cadet League of Canada:
http://aircadetleague.com/

Airport Operations, Careers, Podcast

ACP113 So You Want to Work in Aviation with Jennifer Adams

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img_2335-2Welcome to episode 113! There are many jobs in aviation and some will surprise you. Today I am joined by Paul Grieco and special guest Jennifer Adams. Jenn is an Aviation blogger writing at Tales from the Terminal on all types of Aviation jobs and adventures.

In This Episode We discuss:

  • Why Jennifer became interested in Aviation as a child.
  • Working life at a Fortune 500 company while yearning for a job in aviation.
  • How she discovered Aviation related jobs.
  • Landing  an accounting job at her local airport.
  • The different technology related jobs available at the airport such as tech support, IT, etc.
  • The many security related jobs including camera management, security officers, and K-9’s.
  • Wildlife Management, and why it is a critical position in keeping the airport open.
  • Airfield Maintenance: responsible for caring for the runway surface making sure the pavement is sound, keeping clear of snow, etc.
  • Aviation jobs that do not require travel.
  • Pavement specialists are responsible for determining the right type of concrete needed and making sure runways and other airport surfaces are  maintained.
  • The many administrative support specialists responsible for office supplies, scheduling meetings, running the FBO, etc.
  • The job as Airplane Watcher which it’s a bit more involved than you would think.
  • If you want to get into Aviation but don’t know how, make a list of your skills and then look for Aviation jobs that fit those skills. Think outside the box to find something that will get you in the airport using the knowledge you already have.
  • Jennifer’s guest appearance  on Airplane Geeks episode 404.