Category Archives: International Pilot

ACP346 Flight Operations and Ferry Flying


Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.

Joining me today is Brianna Dittman to discuss careers in Flight Operations and Ferry flying.

But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Sponsor:

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode http://PlaneEnglishSim.com. Many of you listen to this podcast to help understand aviation terms and their proper pronunciation in English. Well, there is an app for that. PlaneEnglishSim is an App-based aviation radio simulator and is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR flight.

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Talking Points:

Welcome, Brianna Dittman, and thanks for taking the time to help us understand careers in an often misunderstood segment of aviation, aircraft delivery, and crew leasing.
How did her career path lead her to her current role in flight operations?
What is Nomadic Aviation?
What are trips like from start to finish from an operational perspective?
What is aircraft delivery?
Are there different types of aircraft that companies specialize in?
What is crew leasing?
Test flying and aircraft acceptance.

How you can discover careers in this unique field of aviation.

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Sponsor:

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode http://PlaneEnglishSim.com. Many of you listen to this podcast to help understand aviation terms and their proper pronunciation in English. Well, there is an app for that. PlaneEnglishSim is an App-based aviation radio simulator and is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR flight.

Use the coupon code “PlaneEnglishSim” for free one-year access to the online Aerospace Scholarships guide. Links to the aerospace scholarships guide and the coupon code are in the show notes. There are a limited number of coupons so visit AviationCareerPodcast.com and use the code PlaneEnglishSim today. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

https://www.nomadic.aero

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ACP297 Flying Opportunities in China with WASINC

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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

ACP224 Visa Sponsorship and Pros and Cons Of Different Flying Jobs

visa sponsorshipVisa Sponsorship and Pros and Cons Of Different Flying Jobs. 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 new scholarships guide for June is soon to be released and includes 25 new scholarships and many updates. Click on the scholarships tab on AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss (Visa Sponsorship):

  • There are many reasons why people choose an airline.
  • Pay and benefits
  • Why due to the seniority system you need to choose wisely.
  • Update to the Recommended Reading list to include the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide and links to websites.
  • Thank you to Scott, Matt, and the other anonymous donors. If you want your name added to the list of sponsors on our pay it forward page please let us know when you make your contribution. We can include a name, website, in remembrance of, or organization to name a few examples.
  • Do you know of anyone that has had this temporary sponsorship translate into a permanent job offer/green card sponsorship?
  • I know you have a book for scholarships but I was wondering if it included any scholarships for Canada?
  • Can you please discuss the pros and cons of the airlines, corporate, and cargo flying, the similarities and differences between them, and what a new pilot should consider when they’re choosing a career path?
  • What does the ideal candidate for each of these jobs look like?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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ACP080 – Overseas Flying with Ed Abraham


Ed_AbrahamWelcome to episode 80. Many of you are interested in working overseas because you heard foreign pilots are paid well. Today I have with me someone who will help us understand more about the benefits and challenges of overseas flying.

Ed Abraham is the International Pilot Advisor at Cage Marshal Consulting. Ed is living proof that pilots can go overseas to fly and return with positive results. Based on his years of experience as an aviation professional and as a successful interviewee, Ed is a wealth of knowledge to help other international applicants. Whether you are going from the US to an international company or interested in exploring the possibilities of applying to an overseas position, Ed should be your first call. He can offer his expertise and recommendations to help you land the international interview and job more quickly and with less frustration.

Ed and I discuss:

  • The Benefits of overseas flying.
  • How to apply for an overseas flying job.
  • The interview process.
  • The challenges of living overseas.
  • Pay, Benefits, and living conditions.
  • Working overseas and your family.

Links:

Closing:
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ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt


KarleneA330, international airline pilotCan you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you.

Today I am excited to have with me someone who has both a successful family life and flying career as an international Airbus A330 Pilot. Karlene Petitt is a grandmother, international airline pilot, and author of a novel.

Karlene and I Discuss:

  • Her Passion For Flying
  • What it is like to fly a wide body airliner worldwide.
  • Her varied path to her current job flying
  • How to have the right work and personal life balance as a pilot.
  • Her current projects and how she is able to balance that with her family life

Links:

The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Woman Pilots

Woman In Aviation International

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week

International Society Of Women Airline Pilots

Karlene’s Blog – Flight To Success

Fight For Control

Flight For Control