Category Archives: Aviation Training

ACP243 How to survive your first recurrent training.

ACP243 How to survive your first recurrent training. 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

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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.

Want to purchase a Pay It Forward and give the gift of the scholarships guide to a specific person?  That is easy, simply purchase the Pay It Forward Coupon and forward the receipt to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. We will send you a coupon the person can use online to receive the scholarships guide for free.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Preparing for your first recurrent training.
  • Start early.
  • Review something every day.
  • How early should you start? 6 months if you’re new to the plane.
  • How to answer your non-fly friends’ questions about why you have to go to recurrent.
  • Motivating your friends and family to let you study.
  • Don’t listen to other pilots.
  • The ones who say it is easy are the ones who study the most.
  • Ask for additional training if you want or need it.
  • Will termination after unsuccessful recurrent ruin my career?
  • Think positive and study hard.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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ACP231 Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post

clear for takeoffClear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post. 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.

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Thank you William for paying it forward so others can benefit from scholarships and move forward with their flying and their careers.

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 editions totaling 56 new scholarships in the past 2 months.

In This Episode We Discuss (Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post):

  • Clear For Takeoff Not Cleared To Post.
  • Part 135 Freight Pilot is as an avenue of building time.
  • At 38 years old what would be the best career path?
  • Do you think I can make it to a major and skip the regional?
  • Is online college less credible than actually attending a college physically in the eyes of major airline companies?
  • Can you recommend any good college for aviation?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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www.UAA.aero

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ACP228 Internships and Aviation Medical Deficiencies

Aviation Medical DeficienciesInternships and Aviation Medical Deficiencies. 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.

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.

Announcements From Eric

  1. Polk Dispatch program
  2. Shout out to Ismael and his exclusive UPS flight ops internship

In This Episode We Discuss (Internships and Aviation Medical Deficiencies):

  • The Importance Of Internships
  • What’s a SODA and color deficiency
  • Get Your Medical
  • High Blood Pressure
  • ADHD
  • DWI/DUI

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Polk State Aerospace Dispatch Program

ACP226 The Restricted ATP Explained

Restricted ATPWhat is a Restricted ATP? I have received a lot of questions on what it is, why you need it, and how to get it. 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.

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.

Thank you David Abbey for Paying it Forward.

In This Episode We Discuss (Restricted ATP):

  • The Restricted ATP Explained
  • Career Advice and the Restricted ATP.
  • Military Pilots seeking the ATP.
  • CTP Programs.
  • Are there scholarships for non pilot Veterans?
  • Daughter can’t fly in the military now what?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

FAR 61 Subpart G Airline Transport Pilots

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ACP215 CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot

CommutairWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are joined by CommutAir Airlines Joey Dhaliwal.

Announcements:

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 (CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot):

1. The highly competitive $22,100 sign on bonus for aviators (most popular with young aviators, CFIs, or those looking to kick off their career with a regional)

  • Look for University partnerships
  • C2C program with Ohio University
  • Paid ATP
  • Partnered schools

2. United CPP – the fastest and most direct path to United Airlines.

  • Record 2 years 10 days
  • Pilots are eligible for United as soon as they are qualified
  • Ran into two former CPP grads in Denver (great story)
  • Young seniority list = quickly move up and achieve mainline dreams

3. Rotor Transition Program (RTP)

  • $22,100 towards their fixed-wing training
  • Train from anywhere
  • Open to civilian and military pilots
  • Eligible for United CPP

4. Captain Accelerated Program (CAP)

  • Offering experienced pilots immediate upgrades “no-wait.”
  • $45,000 sign on bonus
  • Possible the fastest route to United Airlines (start accumulating PIC hours ASAP)

5. Fly While Working (FWW)

  • A program created for internal company employees who would like to complete their flight training
  • Paid by CommutAir via the $22,100 sign-on bonus
  • Great for pilots within 500 hours of their A/R-ATP minimums
  • Train while you remain employed at CommutAir

6. Australian E-3 Program

  • Let Australian pilots take advantage of our growth and U.S airline growth
  • Company sponsors pilots and helps them obtain their E-3 Visa

7. How to meet the team at CommutAir

  • Socials
  • Follow on facebook.
  • Air shows and other events.
  • Linked-In.
  • Don’t be afraid to say hello.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

CommutAir Recruiting

https://www.linkedin.com/company/commutair/

CommutAir

Photo Credit: CommutAir

ACP210 Don’t let a Bad Flight School Experience Discourage You

Bad Flight School ExperienceWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In this episode we discuss how to not let a bad first experience at a flight school discourage you. Especially on a discovery flight. Joining us today is Robert Guyer to give his insights and help answer your questions.

Announcements:

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 (Don’t let a Bad Flight School Experience Discourage You):

  • This is my job not a vacation.
  • I had a coaching client take his discovery flight and it didn’t turn out well.
  • Flight schools are terrible at customer service.
  • Don’t let a bad experience with a flight school discourage you.

Listener mail:

  • 55 years old, retiring from education and pursuing private pilot, advice for becoming a professional pilot.
  • Working in healthcare as a Physician’s Assistant, served in Military 26 years with “0” flight time, 46 years old. Is it too late to make the majors?

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Photo Credit:
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ACP208 Forces To Flyers student Bryan Stokes interview with Russ Roslewski

Forces to FlyersHave you heard of the Forces to Flyers Program? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Many of you have heard me discuss in past episodes the new Forces To Flyers Program introduced by the US Department of Transportation. We commend the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao for spearheading this program. We have discussed many of the pathways to the airlines through airline and commercially driven programs but this is the first government program we have discussed on this program. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp176-forces-to-flyers-initiative/.

Luckily, Russ was visiting with his friend Bryan Stokes and Bryan happens to be enrolled in the Forces to Flyers program. Russ grabbed his microphone and interviewed Bryan.

Announcements and News:

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

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss Forces to Flyers:

  • Forces to flyers student Bryan Stokes
  • You are not too old to learn to fly at 48 years old.
  • Application process described.
  • The challenges of the program.
  • Support from the family is important.
  • Where to start: visit the website.
  • https://www.volpe.dot.gov/forcestoflyers

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

 

US DOT Announces Forces to Flyers Program

Fox News report on Forces to Flyers

US DOT Volpe Center Forces to Flyers info

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ACP207 Challenges Of Returning To Aviation

Challenges Of Returning To AviationThere can be challenges in returning to aviation, but can really be worth it. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

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

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss Returning to Aviation:

  • 41 Year Old Truck Driver, interested in fixed wing air ambulance jobs. Asks about building time, and whether stand up comedy that is potentially offensive could cost a pilot a job.
  • Story about getting back into aviation after over 20 years and a lot of issues against. Used the AOPA Rusty Pilots Program to get back.
  • How to overcome a succession of failed check rides in a short period.
  • Scholarships for a high schooler looking to get PPL prior to attending Embry Riddle.
  • 31 years old, never finished PPL, has 2 DUI’s, curious about chances for getting hired by airlines or corporate.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

AOPA.org rusty pilots

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ACP206 How to Keep Competitive While Not Flying

How to Keep Competitive While Not FlyingHow to Keep Competitive While Not Flying. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

10% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide from now through Martin Luther King Jr Day. Type in the coupon code “MLK” at checkout.
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

Make sure you follow us on facebook, twitter, or sign up for our e-mail list to learn more about future promotions and discounts. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss:

How to Keep Competitive While Not Flying:

  • Thanks to you and Tim Lake for inspiring pilots.
  • Update from Tim Lake.
  • From Australia: Thank you for your inspiration and continued support!
  • Medical losses and what we can do to prevent them.
  • Advice on taking a job in Florida and getting a bonus after 15 months.
  • Aspiring pilot, looking for alternatives to being a CFI to get to 1,500 hours.
  • Foreign born aspiring pilot, financial concerns over paying for training vs. paying down the mortgage.
  • Republic Airlines Lift academy, $65,000 from “0 to hero.”

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ACP201 Should You Work On Your Ratings Full Time Or Part Time

Should You Work On Your Ratings Full Time Or Part Time? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. If you have a question you want answered on the show e-mail us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Also if you have a story you want to share please e-mail your story which will inspire or educate those listening. If you want to be a guest on the show please link on the video link at the bottom of the show notes.

Announcements:

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:

  • Worried about paying all this money for my ratings and having no job at the end.
  • Not sure if I should quit my full time job and work on my ratings full time or should I work on my ratings part time.
  • Do you have any Canadian Scholarships?
  • Keep Calm and Fly On. Why you should not be too intense when flying.
  • What pilots get to do Functional Check Flights?
  • Do you have scholarships in the UK?
  • How likely is it for a US airline to hire a foreign pilot?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Polk State Flight Team