Category Archives: COVID-19

COVID-19, Medical, Pilot, Podcast, YouTube Channel

ACP329 If I have Covid-19 will it affect my Pilot Medical?

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Medical

On March 31, 2021, the FAA updated the guidelines for Aviation Medical Examiners concerning applicants who have had Covid-19. There have been many questions surrounding the new guidelines and in this video, we will discuss how the new guidelines will affect pilots and obtain a medical.

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/COVID-19DispositionTable.pdf

https://planeenglishsim.com  

App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR. 

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Joining me today is Chris Pezalla from the law offices of Robert Stumor at https://www.strumorlaw.com. 

What do I need to report to my AME?

What will the AME do if I have had COVID?

What happens if my medical application is deferred?

What happens if my application is denied?

What paperwork should I keep?

Wait 48 hours after the vaccine.

Airline Pilot, COVID-19, Medical, Podcast, Vaccine

ACP327 Living With Covid-19 As An Airline Pilot.

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Living With Covid-19

Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast.  Today we discuss the challenges with living with Covid-19 as an airline pilot. 

Thank you to our Patrons. http://AviationCareersPodcast.com/Patreon 

Sponsor:

https://planeenglishsim.com  

App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR. 

PlaneEnglishSim.com is giving away 10 scholarship guides so act fast. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for free one-year access to the Aerospace Scholarships guide. The scholarship guide has over 120 million in scholarships and is updated monthly. 

Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/  to find out more.

Talking Points:

  • The Challenges of Living with Covid-19 as an airline pilot.
  • Testing Challenges.
    • Results must be in before you go to work.
    • If you work often you will have to get the rapid test which is a little less accurate.
    • You don’t want to get stranded.
    • Some places won’t retest you unless you wait 10 days.
  • Vaccine challenges.
  • What if I get sick.
  • Will this affect my medical?
  • Pressures from my company.
COVID-19, Medical, Pilot, Podcast, Vaccine, YouTube Channel

ACP319 Can Pilots Take COVID Vaccine?

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Can Pilots Take COVID Vaccine?

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Chris Pezalla law offices of Robert Strumor.

https://www.strumorlaw.com

Disclaimers

Are pilots eligible for the regular vaccine?

How Long Do I Have to wait before flying again?

-48 hours

Is one dose enough?

Will airline pilots have to get the vaccine?

-FAA Requirement

-Airline Requirement

-International Destinations

What paperwork should I keep?

-Records of vaccine

-ER visits

Links:

https://www.faa.gov/coronavirus/

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-reviewing-whether-pilots-can-take-covid-vaccine/

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96302&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96258

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

Quote from FAA Website:

“Holders of FAA-issued Airman Medical Certificates or Medical Clearances may receive the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines; however, a 48-hour no-fly/no safety-related duty interval must be observed after each dose.”

Careers, China, COVID-19, International Pilot, Overseas Flying, Podcast

ACP297 Flying Opportunities in China with WASINC

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flying opportunities in china

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss flying opportunities in China with WASINC President David Ross. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

The recent  2020 Scholarships guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

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

Our latest video:

When Do You Start Your Descent? Pilot Interview Course Episode 6.

Talking Points:

  • China Flying Update
  • What is WASINC
  • Is today a good time to seek work in China?
  • What is plot leasing?
  • Flying as a foreign expert.
  • Effects of Covid-19 on Aviation in China.
  • Things to consider if you are looking towards flying opportunities in China.
  • I’m furloughed, can I apply?
  • How to find out more.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ACP011- Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross

ACP068 – Flying In China With Boeing 737 Captain Doug Ward

airport planner, Careers, COVID-19, Podcast

ACP291 Airport Planning Careers With Ben Crooks

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Airport Planning Careers

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss airport planning careers with Ben Crooks.

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

The July 2020 Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 90 million in scholarships

Video describes the pay it forward campaign.

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

Our latest video:

What Are The Maximum Holding Speeds? Pilot Interview Course Episode 4

Talking Points:

  • How he developed his aviation passion.
  • What Does An Airport Planner Do?
  • The importance and value of airport planning.
  • Working as a consultant vs. for an airport.
  • Education and paths into the airport planning field.
  • Interdisciplinary skill sets in planning.
  • Impact of COVID-19.
  • Working conditions.
  • Pay and Benefits.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/airport-planner-salary-SRCH_KO0,15.htm 

Airport Planning Careers Video 

https://www.cip-icu.ca/

https://ontarioplanners.ca/home

https://www.airporthistory.org/

COVID-19, Passenger, Pilot, Podcast, Safety

ACP289 Why You Should Not Fly If You Think You Have Covid-19.

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer listener mail and discuss why you should not fly as a pilot, crew member, or passenger if you think you may have Covid-19.

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

Announcements:

Thank you To a listener Paul for Paying It Forward with buying 10 scholarships guides and we will throw in 2 more. 

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

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:

Can You Fly 300 KIAS in Class B Airspace? Pilot Interview Course Episode 3

Talking Points:

  • Why you should not fly if you think you may have Covid.
    • It is not about you.
    • The ramifications from a public health perspective.
    • If you are a passenger the effects of your flying with Covid.
      • Canceled flight.
      • Crew must now Self Isolate for 2 weeks.
      • Crew may not be able to see their family now due to the exposure.
      • The plane must be cleaned and taken out of service.
      • Costs. Administration. 
      • You won’t make it to your destination.
    • Why you should not fly as a crewmember.
      • Much of the same as above plus you have an obligation by law not to fly.
  • Don’t be selfish, stay home if you are sick.
  • Listener mail:
    • What are the options, or what is the likelihood of being hired as a pilot by a foreign airline either cargo or passenger?
    • Could you discuss checkride failures, especially on the 121/135 level?
    • Does a stage check or an end of course check at a part 141 school, that has examining authority, count as a check ride failure? 
    • Do the airlines or other employers put a lot of weight on stage check failures in regard to you getting hired?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

FAA Covid-19 News Updates

CDC Isolate If You are Sick.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/

Cargo, COVID-19, Pilot, Podcast, Simulator

ACP283 Cargo Pilot Kayleigh Bordner

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Captain Kayleigh Bordner to discuss cargo flying careers. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com. Be quick as there is only a limited supply!

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.

Our latest video:

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

Talking Points:

  • How Kayleigh got her start in aviation.
  • What it is like to fly as a cargo pilot.
  • Her journey to the flight deck.
  • Overcoming adversity.
  • How collegiate aviation prepared Kayleigh for her flying career.
  • Air Race Classic.
  • Flying the Stearman and how it made Kayleigh reflect on the past women in aviation.
  • Current attitudes towards women in aviation from her perspective. 
  • The benefits of internships.
  • Flying the 767 simulator.
  • Flying the EMB120.
  • Beach 99 captain.
  • What are some of the common misconceptions about cargo flying especially for new pilots?
  • The best aspects of being a cargo pilot.
  • The challenges of being a cargo pilot.
  • Impact of Covid-19.
  • The importance of networking for career development.
  • What is next in her career.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tIBrUITZU 

https://www.facebook.com/Ameriflight/photos/first-officer-kayleigh-bordner-taking-advantage-of-the-warm-and-sunny-weather-in/1984647878243134/ 

https://w3.ameriflight.com/ameriflights-first-officer-kayleigh-bordner-nominated-award/ 

https://w3.ameriflight.com/landing-in-aviation/ 

https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbordner/ 

https://w3.ameriflight.com/cargo-flying-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ 

https://www.airraceclassic.org/

https://w3.ameriflight.com/ups-flightpath/

COVID-19, Podcast, Simulator Instructor

ACP282 Airline Training And Covid-19

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Airline Training and COVID-19

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Currency and training for pilots have changed since the Covid-19 crisis. Today joining me is Captain Justin Ash, an airline simulator instructor to discuss those changes. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com. Be quick as there is only a limited supply!

To find out more visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Our latest video:

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

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • How airline training has changed due to Covid-19
  • Recurrent training.
  • Currency changes.
  • Has this affected the amount of time necessary for training?
  • How it has affected Justin’s schedule if at all.
  • What should we expect moving forward?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com

College, COVID-19, Flight Training, Podcast

ACP280 Collegiate Aviation During Covid-19 with Eric Crump

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Collegiate Aviation During Covid-19

ACP280 Collegiate Aviation During Covid-19 with Eric Crump. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss lessons learned from going through the Covid-19 crisis. Specifically, we’re looking at how this crisis has altered practices and procedures in flight training. Joining me today is Eric Crump.

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.

Our latest video:

How You Can Benefit From Career Coaching

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Role at Polk State.
  • How does this affect Colleges Such as Polk State?
  • Online training.
  • Flight Training.
  • What is next?
  • Career Coaching is continuing online or by phone.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Polk State College Aerospace

Polk State Flight Team

 

Careers, COVID-19, Podcast, Wayman Aviation Academy

ACP278 Changing Lives Through Aviation with Wayman Aviation Academy

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Wayman Aviation Academy

ACP278 Changing Lives Through Aviation with Wayman Aviation Academy. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss how one flight school is changing lives through aviation even during the Covid-19 crisis. Joining me today is Wayman Aviation Academy’s Wayman Eddy.

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 on 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 32 new scholarships, 18 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.

Our latest video:

What Is A Furlough? 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Welcome to the podcast, Wayman Eddy.
  • History of Wayman Aviation
  • What is Wayman Aviation Academy?
  • What you are doing during the Covid-19 Crisis.
  • What can we expect in the future for flight training?
  • Why listeners should not give up on your dream of a career in aviation.
  • Closing thoughts.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://wayman.net 

Interview from Day four of Sun N Fun.  Cynthia Ferguson discusses the Diesel 172:

http://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac174-sun-n-fun-2018-day-4/