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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.
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Announcements:
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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
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Welcome to this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast, where we answer your questions about all aspects of careers in Aviation and Aerospace!
Announcements:
- The new version of the 2016 Scholarships Guide will be out soon on the website and on Amazon. If you already purchased the guide on Amazon, you can simply re-download the book to get the new version.
- In my own Aviation exploits, I recently got to fly in to Liberia, Costa Rica for the first time.
- We just released a video series on Holding Patterns on our Expert Aviator site, in conjunction with Chris Pezalha, who literally wrote the book on holding patterns and all you need to know about them. Use ACP10 to get 10% off.
Questions answered on this Episode:
- Should I apply as a First Officer for a regional to build total hours, or stay as a Flight Instructor to build PIC time?
- There is a different path for everyone, from a listener living in Hong Kong and working on his pilot career.
- A listener enjoyed fixed wing and low flyer interviews. You can find them all here.
- An inspiring story from a Canadian who worked as a barber to pay for flight school.
- Book recommendation on Silver Wings by James Lackey.
- Looking for a second career as an airline pilot, already 61 years old.
- Recommendation for accelerated ATP or other ways to get started on a budget.
- Questions about the Gateway Select Program.
- Recommendation for Jeppison approach plate resource.
- Inspiration from a guy who served 20 years in the Navy, and now works as a contractor teaching students to fly.
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Welcome 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.
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