Category Archives: Commercial aviation

ACP324 Online Aviation Tutor and Commercial Pilot Raphael.

Aviation Tutor

Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast.  Today we discuss Raphael’s journey towards becoming a commercial pilot and how he has taken the opportunity to become an online aviation tutor.

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Talking Points:

  • Raphael’s Journey to the flight deck.
  • Developing a passion for aviation.
  • ICAO language proficiency test.
  • Why he chose the United States for flight training.
  • Industry downturn after completing his training.
  • How he has pivoted and used My Aviation Tutor to inspire aviators.
  • What is next for Raphael.
  • Advice for those wanting to become a pilot during these challenging times.

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ACP209 GoJet Airlines

GoJet AirlinesWelcome to a special edition of Aviation Careers Podcast. We are live on the Campus of Polk State College speaking with the GoJet recruiters. They fly for United and Delta Airlines. With over 290 flights a day and 80 destinations and 54 airplanes GoJet has been on a rapid rise in the industry since its inception in 2005.

Joining me today are Myrna Rodriquez, Executive Pilot Recruiter at GoJet, and Jason DuVernay the Assistant Chief Pilot.

Announcement:

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In This Episode We Discuss all things GoJet Airlines:

  • Who is GoJet?
  • Where do you fly?
  • Why GoJet?
  • Career opportunities at GoJet Airlines.
  • Pilot Careers.
  • Opportunities for Helicopter Pilots.
  • Pathway Programs.
  • Collegiate Programs.
  • Will we see GoJet at any events or job fairs?
  • Other careers at GoJet Airlines
  • How to apply?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.gojetairlines.com/

https://www.facebook.com/gojetpilots/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrnairodriguez/

http://www.gojetairlines.com/careers/pilots/helicopter-pilots/Pages/helicopter-pilots.aspx

Rotary to Airline Group

https://www.gojetairlines.com/pilot-careers/#

ACP187 Pilot Fatigue And Your Career

Pilot Fatigue And Your CareerToday’s topic is Pilot Fatigue And Your Career. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me today is co-host Robert Guyer to discuss pilot fatigue and your career. We not only will look at many airline careers and why the new rest rules can actually be more fatiguing.

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Pilot Fatigue And Your Career:

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PART 117—FLIGHT AND DUTY LIMITATIONS AND REST REQUIREMENTS: FLIGHTCREW MEMBERS

Pilot fatigue, inexperience in plane likely contributed to crash that killed 6 in Cleveland, NTSB says

ACP028 – Federal Government Careers With NTSB Accident Investigator Bill English.


Most of our discussion is of careers in commercial aviation but there are numerous jobs with the Federal Government. One of the more fascinating jobs is investigating accidents. Today I have with me someone from the National Transportation Safety Board to discuss the job of accident investigator and the various federal jobs relating to aviation.

Bill English is a National Transportation Safety Board Investigator in Charge in the Major Aviation Investigations Division. Bill has a varied background and extensive knowledge in the area of instrument procedures and design which he has shared through various articles in IFR Magazine. Bill also has been an air traffic controller, corporate pilot, and flight instructor.  Bill has agreed to join us today to share with us his exciting career as an accident investigator at the NTSB.

Bill and I discuss:

  • How he developed his passion for aviation.
  • His current job as Investigator In Charge at the NTSB.
  • The various jobs at the NTSB that relate to aviation.
  • The experience and education necessary to become an investigator with the NTSB.
  • His career as an air traffic controller.
  • The many federal jobs relating to aviation.
  • Accident investigation careers outside the NTSB.
  • His advice for those interested in an aviation career with the Federal Government.


For More Information:

NTSB Careers

Air Traffic Controller Careers from Bureau Of Labor Statistics

Accident Investigator Jobs from AvJobs.com

Association For Unmanned Vehicles International

The Aviation Herald

Recommendation:

Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Ashgate Studies in Human Factors for Flight Operations)