Category Archives: Insurance

ACP132 Why Disability Insurance Is Unique and Important For Airline Pilots

Today I want to talk about a sometimes uncomfortable topic, which is disability insurance. It has happened to me and I’m sure it has happened to some of you listening to the podcast. You get the dreaded letter from the FAA or you go to your medical exam thinking everything is ok but the FAA thinks otherwise.

I have seen this play out many times in Pilots careers. One day you are fine thinking about their next vacation bid and the next day you are facing medical disability for months even years. Sometimes due to a minor issue with your medical. In this episode, Andy Garrison, a certified financial planner, joins me to discuss what you need to know about disability insurance.

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Andy And I Discuss:

  • Why Pilot Careers Have Special Insurance Needs.
  • Risks Unique To Our Careers
  • Short Term and Long Term Insurance Required and Defined.
  • Do You Really Know What Your Insurance Covers.
  • Difference Between own or any occupation.
  • What Disability Insurance do You need.
  • Cash on hand.
  • Just Ask someone if you have any questions.

Pick Of the Week:

The 5 Types Of Insurance You Must Have Now

ACP073 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart


BJG at BJC 7Welcome to episode 73 of the podcast where we give you an inside view of various aviation careers. Some of you have written this show asking me to interview someone who is involved with aviation safety and others would like to hear more about jobs in the insurance field. With me today I have someone who has been able to combine both disciplines into his position with a company that provides risk management and reinsurance services.

Dr. B.J. Goodheart is truly passionate about aviation and is an active ATP rated pilot and flight instructor. Previously, B.J. managed flight training for an aviation university and worked in aviation safety with the Center for Aerospace Safety Education and with the American Airlines flight safety department. He holds a M.S. in Safety Science and a Ph.D. in Aviation with a Safety concentration.

Dr Goodheart and I discuss:

  • Jobs in aviation safety.
  • What is a claims manager.
  • Various jobs in aviation insurance.
  • Advice for those wishing to pursue a career in aviation safety and insurance.
  • Why you should consider an advanced degree.

Scholarship of the week:

Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship