Category Archives: Interview Tips & Advice

Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast

ACP318 How To Answer a Tell Me About A Time (TMAAT) Interview Question

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In today’s podcast video we will discuss how to answer a tell me about a time interview question or TMAAT.

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Before we begin, Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. Much has happened in the new year and the hiring environment changed. We have changed with the current environment and are starting to do more podcast videos. These are podcasts you can both listen to in your podcatcher and also on YouTube. We also are starting to do more video interviews so please visit us at https://www.youtube.com/ExpertAviator

Since the legacy airlines are not hiring we will be focusing our questions towards the Cargo, Business Aviation, and Charter Part 135 world. If you you are getting ready for an interview we encourage you to watch all the videos in Pilot Interview course playlist at https://www.youtube.com/ExpertAviator

And if you want a one on one coaching session with me so you can better prepare for your interview or need career advice visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Let’s get started with the first Pilot Interview Course question How To Answer A Tell Me About A Time Question or TMAAT.

SAR Method
Situation – Describe the situation clearly.
Action – What action was taken?
Result – What was the result?
Include what you learned.
What you did right.
What you changed due to the action taken.
Anything else you want to add, but be careful.

Examples:

TMAAT that you had an emergency.
Would it be better for the Capt. to be the Pilot Monitoring or Pilot Flying?
TMAAT that you overcame a difficult situation using CRM?Links Mentioned in the Video:

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Certain links are affiliate links where we receive a commission to help support this channel.

Careers, Flight Instructor, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast

ACP309 Advice For The New Flight Instructor Looking For A Job

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New Flight Instructor

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer a listener question regarding how to get a job as a flight instructor in a challenging hiring environment. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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

For career counseling, interview preparation, and scholarships visit us at AviationCareersPodcast.com. 

For those who have lost their jobs at ExpressJet Airlines, we have a special 20% discount for you on all of our products and services. Use the coupon code ExpressJet to receive 20% off career coaching, the scholarship guide, and all of our courses.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

I heard Carl as a guest speaker on the Aviation News Talk podcast and loved the insights he had on how to become a career pilot.  Currently, I am at a large flight school and am starting to look for a Flight Instructor job near me.  

Last year, anyone with a pulse got hired as a flight instructor.  Now, the landscape is the complete opposite. 

Even with the incredible support from the flight academy and my school, finding an open flight instructor position is a herculean task. From a career coaching and recruiting perspective, what services does the Aviation Careers Podcast offer that could help me find open positions and then help me be better prepared for the interview?

  • View Pilot Interview Course on YouTube at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/youtube
  • Try to get hired with your current flight school since there is preference usually given to customers.
  • Create a pilot resume.
  • Develop your story.
  • People hire people not resumes.
  • Create a LinkedIn Profile and include all your certificates, hours, and accomplishments.
  • Make your LinkedIn Profile look like your resume.
  • Learn how to sell yourself.
  • What is unique about you? 
  • Past accomplishments, background, military, etc.
  • Practice interviewing through our career coaching or with someone who has experience.
  • Do something every day until you get a job.
  • Read books about getting hired and selling yourself.
  • How to win friends and influence people.
  • Your job is to get a job.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/youtube

Careers, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP250 Helping Others Realize Their Career Goals

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Helping Others Realize

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are recording live from Lakeland airport and I want to talk to you about a special opportunity to help others achieve their aviation career goals. By becoming a patron of the podcast for as little as $1 a month you can help others achieve their goals. For every $10 dollars we raise as a patron we will give away one scholarship guide. Please click on the patron button on the right side of the screen to see how you can help someone achieve their career goal.

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write 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 like you 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.

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. 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 $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, the most recent update includes 47 New Scholarships and 8 Updates.  

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

Special thanks for Shay for Paying it Forward with a free scholarships guide. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward” to get a free scholarships guide.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Patron levels.
  • Why it is important to help others realize their goals.
  • Build a legacy.
  • Support organizations you believe in. WAI, OBAP, GPA, 99’s, Etc.
  • Do you know if with this degree I would qualify for the R-ATP if I decided to migrate towards a piloting career?
  • Do you have any ideas on finding a job for someone with my flight experience, or am I just chasing a dream that is difficult to become reality at this point with the amount of hours I have?
  • Could you recommend a U.S. Teacher that prepares pilots to do the interview via Skype?
  • I have heard mixed stories as to whether or not there is a pilot shortage in Canada – what is your knowledge of the situation up here?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/atp/media/institutional_authority_list.pdf

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Aviation Maintenance Technician, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP216 Aircraft Mechanic Adam Sipe

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Aircraft MechanicWelcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am with an aircraft mechanic Adam Sipe from the AirplaneIntelPodcast.com.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. As a special thanks for listening we have specials in the right column of our website so don’t forget to visit AviationCareersPodcast.com for discount coupons before you buy.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on the podcast please watch our video on how to be a guest on our podcast. You can find the video at the bottom of the show notes or on YouTube.

In This Episode We Discuss (Aircraft Mechanic Adam Sipe):

  • So you want to be an aircraft mechanic.
  • Why become an aircraft mechanic.
  • Pay and Benefits.
  • How to become a mechanic.
  • The different types of certifications.
  • Working conditions.
  • The different jobs as a mechanic from small business to large airline.
  • The challenges of being a mechanic.
  • Why Adam Likes being a mechanic.
  • Can being a mechanic help those who want to be a pilot?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Bureau of Labor Statistics Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians

Become a Mechanic info by FAA

Interview Tips & Advice, Pilot, Podcast

ACP171 What Pilot Technical Interview Question Do Most Get Incorrect?

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Ready for a lesson!One of the most difficult parts of an interview for a pilot job is answering the pilot technical interview question portion. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I just got back from a red eye but wanted to answer some of your questions. But first a few announcements.

Announcements:

Make sure you receive a confirmation e-mail if you make an appointment for a coaching session.

Career Coaching

Call for co-hosts with experience in the field of aerospace careers:
Our top countries in order of downloads : US, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, Australia, UK.

We are looking for co hosts who would be willing to come on the show on a regular basis to discuss aviation and aerospace careers. Of course the highest demand from listeners are those with airline experience but we are looking for co-hosts with all backgrounds. Please send me a resume, social media contact info, or anything else you would like to share to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

What Pilot Technical Interview Question Do Most Get Incorrect?

  • Red eye and storms.
  • Is my application too ridiculous or too far off in design and content?
  • Do US companies employ foreign citizens?
  • How does flying as an airline pilot in Canada in compare to being a pilot in the United States Of America.
  • Technical Interview Question of the Week:
  • What are the airspeed limitations in Class C airspace?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://expertaviator.com/2011/01/26/practical-guide-to-operating-in-class-c-airspace/

Airline Pilot, Careers, Interview Tips & Advice, Jobs, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP158 CommutAir

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CommutAirIn this episode, we are joined by pilot recruiters from CommutAir. With up to $74,000 in first-year compensation and fast upgrades, CommutAir is a great opportunity for pilots who want to advance their careers.

Announcements:

For Upcoming meetups, events, news, and announcements visit our Facebook page

In This Episode We Discuss CommutAir:

  • Who is CommutAir?
  • Why CommutAir?
  • Pilot Qualifications.
  • How To Apply.
  • The life of A CommutAir Pilot.

Pick Of the Week:

CommutAir Recruiting

Airline Pilot, Corporate Pilot, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast

ACP099 – Recurrent Training. Living on starting pay, and Flying During the Holidays.

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IMG_8034Welcome to episode 99 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at many aerospace careers and help you achieve your career goals. Joining me today is Paul Grieco, scholarship analyst and interview prep consultant; and Tom Wachowski host of The Private Jet Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Recurrent Training,  Living on starting pay, and Flying During the Holidays.

Recently I have had the pleasure of coaching some very interesting and motivated aerospace professionals and students. One thing I have been hearing from you is that we have been providing some much needed and nuanced information as to the lives of pilots, flight attendants, engineers, and other professionals. To help you decide if an aerospace career is for you and motivate you during the holidays, I want to talk about working during this holiday season.

Today we are recording this on the eve of Thanksgiving in the United States, so for all of those listening that celebrate this holiday, Happy Thanksgiving!  This is a holiday we give thanks and I want to start off with giving thanks for having you as a listener and for the amazing team we have here at Aviation Careers Podcast!

Today we discuss:

  • Preparing recurrent training.
  • Interview Preparation for Cape Air and CommutAir
  • Scholarship of the week
  • Flying during the holidays.

Listener Mail:

  • Do you have any tips for anyone who is interested in converting to EASA?
  • Does the solo long cross country have to be done solo without anyone in the airplane except yourself, or can it be done with passengers?
  • Can you actually make a living on $40 an hour your first year and pay your school bills?
  • How do the airlines view multi or single engine turbine time compared to flight instruction?
  • Do you know of any Airframe & Powerplant scholarships?

Scholarship of the week:

HFI Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship

Airline Pilot, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast

ACP077 – Planning Your Piloting Career with Angie Marshall of Cage Marshall Consulting

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Angie_MarshallWelcome to Episode 77. The path towards an airline piloting career can be varied depending on your personal circumstances and the choices you make in life. You may want to live in a certain location, you may want to fly only certain types of aircraft, or you have a family and you need to make sure you are home a certain number of days a month. With that said, a common question from listeners is “how do I know I am progressing towards my career goal of becoming an airline pilot?”

Today I have with me someone who will help me answer this question and many more. Angie Marshall is President of Cage Marshall Consulting. For over twenty years she has worked with pilots offering her expertise with career and furlough guidance, background research, application support, resume and cover letter development, interview prep, and special concerns consulting.

Angie and I discuss:

  • Your career expectations.
  • 5, 10 and 15 year plan for your career.
  • Surviving your salad years and furloughs.
  • The benefits of flying for a regional to better prepare you for the majors.
  • How many hours are competitive to get hired with the regionals and the majors.
  • Why experienced pilots may need to fly for the regionals before moving on the Majors.
  • Why you should consider career consulting.

Links:

Cage Marshall Consulting

Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast

ACP072- Airline Interview Preparation with Judy Tarver

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2f13ccfOne of the hardest parts about getting a new job is not always finding the job, but getting through the interview. It can be scary, nerve racking, and you often only get one chance to make a good impression. Wouldn’t it be great if there was someone out there that could help you with this process, to give you tips on what to do and what not to do?

Judy Tarver is just that kind of person. For more than 30 years Judy has been helping people get jobs in aviation. From being Manager of Pilot Recruitment at American Airlines, to VP of Global Strategies at Future and Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA), Judy helps people to prepare for interview questions, how to dress to look professional, and advises interviewees to be themselves and be honest.

Judy and I Discuss:

  • Being prepared for an interview, your personality is not all you need
  • How to handle tough questions
  • Disclosure of blemishes on your personnel or criminal record
  • Dressing professionally
  • Being yourself

LInks:

http://fapa.aero

Scholarship of the Week: Alaska Airlines Maintenance and Engineering Scholarship

Aviation Maintenance Technician, Career Change, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP062 – Aviation Writing And Listener Mail with Jamie Beckett

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JamieThis week’s show was originally intended to simply be a Q&A session with my friend and fellow pilot Jamie Beckett, but as a bonus we started talking about his career in independent aviation writing. Jamie is an independent writer of non-aviation fiction and aviation related non-fiction. He has written for a number of aerospace companies including:

  • Gleim Publications
  • AOPA Flight Training
  • AOPA Flight School for Business
  • General Aviation News, where he has a regular column entitled “Politics for Pilots.”

Janie and I talk quite a bit about “General Aviation,” which is any aviation that takes place outside of the big commercial airlines that are in the business of moving lots of people or cargo in major, often international airports. General Aviation takes place at small local airports like Gilbert Field in Winterhaven, Florida where we recorded this show. At these small airports you will not usually find a ticket counter and baggage carousel, but you will find flight instructors, personal and corporate pilots, mechanics, rental car agents, travel promoters, and even office workers hired to keep the airport running, ordering fuel, and arranging flight time for students. Jamie makes a very interesting point about seeing your local GA airport like more of a mall, a hub for commerce for your community that can expand your town economically by bringing in people and goods to create jobs.

Jamie shared extensively about how he became and independent writer for airline publications and how that contributes to his passion for aviation, as well as making a living in that field. He also gave some great tips and advice on how to break into the industry.

In the second half of the show, Carl and Jamie answered some great listener questions:

  • Should I buy an airplane, and what type?
  • Is my flight review still current, do I truly need a flight review? (The answer might surprise you!)
  • Carl is NOT moving to Melbourne, Australia
  • Keep moving in your career, get your ATP written by August 1, 2014 even if you are not ready for the test.
  • How much will a checkered past prohibit you from pursuing a professional aviation career?
  • Flying in Papua, New Guinea
  • Story about switching to a career as a flight instructor
  • How to get hired in the aviation business
  • Creating an online resume through a personal website

Links:

If you would like to learn more about Jamie or get in torch with him,, you can do so at his website: JamieBeckett.com

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