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ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024

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As airlines announce they will reduce the number of pilots they hire in 2024 how can you make yourself more competitive so you can get hired when others are not? In this episode, we will give you 12 actions you can take to prepare yourself during the hiring slowdown in 2024. To be clear the airlines are still hiring but you will need to be more competitive than in the past. So how do you do that? This is what we will discuss.

https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/delta-throttles-back-on-pilot-hiring-446517e7
https://simpleflying.com/us-pilot-hiring-leveling-off-november-2023/

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

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How To Prepare For A Hiring Slowdown in 2024:

  1. Keep flying. – The biggest mistake I see people make when there is a downturn in hiring is quitting flying expecting to come back to flying when the industry is better. Remember there are many people building hours while you are doing something else making you less competitive for a job.
  2. Obtain Additional Pilot Certificates. Use the scholarship guide to help pay for these certificates. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/
  3. Attend Job Fairs – this includes airshows. WAI has one of the best career fairs.
  4. Obtain more ratings.
  5. Build your resume – Pilot Resume In 5 Steps https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/pilot-resume
  6. Continue your education.
  7. Join professional organizations.
  8. Network! – get out to the airport and get involved through local organizations.
  9. Build an Aviation-focused LInked-In Profile.
  10. Find an Aviation Career Coach – https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/
  11. Complete your degree.
  12. Do something every day to move forward in your career.

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ACP305 There is No Permanent Furlough

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Furlough

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail about furlough and a new 121 operator.

Announcements:

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

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 32 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

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Listener Mail:

“Hi, Carl and Team, 

Thank you for all you do. These podcasts have helped keep me motivated during this downturn to stick with aviation. 

As a pilot what questions would you ask if interviewing with a brand new up and coming 121 operator? Is there any reason to not go to start up an airline?

We know JetBlue was started during the 2008-2010 recession and later became a very dominant airline. The first batch of JetBlue pilots who interviewed earlier on now have relative job security, their choice of schedules, and good pay! 

I am a low time First Officer on permanent furlough (my regional ceased all operations in April). This new company is local to me, will be flying larger planes, and has a schedule structure that fits my lifestyle.”

  1. There is no permanent furlough. You have been laid off.
  2. Research the management team at your new airline and then ask questions from your research. 
  3. During your research try to discover their financial position going into this venture.
  4. The Great Recession was from 2007 to 2009.
  5. Jetblue started operations in 2000.

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Airline Industry, Careers, COVID-19, Furlough, Podcast

ACP277 How to best prepare for a career in aerospace and aviation following a crisis.

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How to best prepare for a career in aerospace and aviation following a crisis.

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss the airline industry from a workforce perspective during the Covid-19 crisis.

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.

Today we have a special guest, Arpad Szakal from London, UK. Arpad, an aviation lawyer by training, leads the Aviation & Aerospace practice at private executive search & assessment firm Cellence Plus based in London, UK.

Cellence Plus advises on organizational issues such as:

  • Executive Search 
  • Leadership & Board Assessment
  • Succession Planning 
  • Diversity Inclusion Strategy

Arpad conducts senior-level engagements for clients globally across the aviation and wider transportation & infrastructure sectors. He advises international clients on senior-level succession planning and all aspects of diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement. 

Prior to his career in executive search, Arpad worked at the Aviation Departments of two leading international law firms in London where he handled various EU regulatory matters including passenger rights. 

Arpad regularly speaks at events and conferences on a host of Diversity & Inclusion topics including unconscious bias and gender equality. 

He is an active member of The Aviation Club of The UK, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), and the Air League.  Together with the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Careers & Employability Team, he is hosting a webinar series, one aimed at early careers & young professionals (scheduled for Wednesday, 6th May) and another one focused on seasoned industry executives. 

Welcome to the show Arpad!

Our latest video:

What Is A Furlough? 

How Long Do Furloughs Last? 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Overview of what is happening in the industry from a workforce (both from a “flying personnel” and “office-based” roles standpoint
  • What Is the difference between “furlough” and “laid off”?
  • Carl Valeri – over a decade supporting furloughed pilots for the Airline Pilots Association. First apprentice member to be assigned to this committee.
  • What to do if you get furloughed or laid off now? Practical tips
  • How do you reinvent yourself as a seasoned industry executive
  • How do you get into the industry as a young professional? Is a career in civil aviation still a viable option?
  • What parts of the aviation & aerospace industry are still active? Where are the opportunities (sustainable aviation, urban air mobility, etc?)
  • What are the key employability skills that aerospace employers are looking for in potential candidates?
  • Why should you have a portfolio career & and how do you develop one?
  • How to manage the emotional roller coaster of a job search?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp264-furlough-explained/

YouTube: What Is A Furlough? 

https://www.careersinaerospace.com/events/free-careers-webinar-6th-may/

https://www.britishaviationgroup.co.uk/future-events/royal-aeronautical-society-careers-in-aerospace/

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pr/2020-04-15-02/

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

http://www.cellenceplus.com/people/europe-and-the-middle-east/row-3/arpad-szakal.aspx

Financial Aid, Furlough, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scholarships

ACP266 Longevity and Listener mail.

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Longevity and Listener mail

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss Longevity and answer listener mail.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Since the recent downturn in the industry, we have decided to not change our pricing for career coaching until the industry recovers. To find out more visit our Coaching Page or our YouTube Channel ExpertAviator

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. As a matter of fact, for every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

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 $10 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Thank You, Mathew, for your support and for paying it forward. We have added new coupons to the pay it forward campaign.

The current online scholarships guide includes 79 new scholarships, 4 updates and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Career Coaching
  • Scholarships Guide.
  • What is Longevity?
  • There is financial help for you.
  • Listener Mail

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CDC Corona Virus

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Airline Industry, Furlough, Podcast

ACP264 Furlough Explained

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Furlough Explained

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Since there has been much discussion about furloughs I thought I would take this time to explain what a furlough is as it relates to the airline industry and what you should do if you are facing furlough.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners then please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right of the screen at 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. As a matter of fact, for every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

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 $10 a month you can make a huge impact in someone’s life and career.

Thank You, Brian, Kenyon, and Shay for your support and paying it forward. We have added new coupons to the pay it forward campaign.

The current online scholarships guide includes 56 new scholarships, 10 updates and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Since the recent downturn in the industry, we have decided to not change our pricing for career coaching until the industry recovers. To find out more visit our Coaching Page or our YouTube Channel ExpertAviator

On our YouTube Channel we have been answering some of your questions so please visit our new videos on the channel. Our latest videos include:

Are You Afraid Of Networking Because You Are From Another Country?

Are scholarships available for people interested in a part-time career in aviation?

Descend Via Muscl3 Arrival Minneapolis St. Paul International – KMSP

SMAC234 Sun N Fun 2020 Update with Sun N Fun Radio Chairman Dave Shallbetter

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • My background as the furlough representative from 2001 through 2013.
  • What is a Furlough?
  • What should I do if I am facing a furlough?
  • How long do furloughs last?
  • I am furloughed now what?
  • Common misconceptions about furlough.
  • What should I do now?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

CDC Corona Virus

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator