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ACP310 Cory Bengtzen CEO CBSkyShare Discusses Careers In Private Aviation

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest, Cory Bengtzen, Founder and CEO of CB SkyShare, a cost-effective, full-service private aviation program. He is here to discuss why you should consider a career in private aviation and why Cory feels private aviation is poised for future growth.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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

With close to 20 years of counseling furloughed and displaced pilots, I am here to help you. You can find out more at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Coaching. 

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Talking Points:

  • Cory’s background in private aviation and why he feels this is the time to enter the industry.
  • How losing routes to remote destinations will affect business travelers, and how the commercial industry won’t be able to service those customers quickly and conveniently. 
  • What options are available to travelers looking to avoid public transportation and remain safe in the air. 
  • How a decreased number of active commercial planes will affect travelers, especially when mechanical issues and weather delays arise.
  • Anecdotes from his own business, which could be an indicator of things to come – including executives using airplanes as a mobile “remote office” to safely collaborate in-person with teams, and a recent influx of resumes from pilots who have been laid off.
  • Cory’s passion for aviation and his other accomplishments including starring in Discovery Channel’s Dangerous Flights.
  • What is CB SkyShare and why they are ready for the future of private air travel?
  • How you can find CB SkyShare online.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.cbskyshare.com

https://www.instagram.com/cbskyshare/

https://www.facebook.com/cbskyshare/

Aviation Journalist, Aviator, Podcast, Private Pilot

ACP237 Freelance Aviation Journalist Grant Boyd

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Freelance Aviation Journalist Grant

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Today we have a truly inspirational aviator Grant Boyd.  I have known Grant through the air show circuit and can attest to his passion for aviation. Grant Boyd grew up attending airshows with his father, where he fell in love with aviation and received his Private Pilot Certificate at 17. 

For college, Boyd went to Wichita State University, where he received an undergraduate degree in Marketing and an MBA. Today, he combines his love of business and aviation in a number of ways-most notably as a freelance aviation journalist. Having written more than forty articles for publications like Plane & Pilot, Twin & Turbine, Aviators Hot Line, and others, the 22-year-old loves covering a variety of aerospace-related stories and always looks forward to the next one. 

Additionally, Boyd also operates ‘Boyd Aviation Group,’ which is a niche, aviation marketing firm where he has provided services to several businesses within the industry. 

Announcements:

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In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Grant and his passion for aviation.
  • Why you should follow your dreams.
  • Advice for aspiring aviation journalists.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Grant’s LinkedIn Profile

Grant’s Email

https://www.exploring.org/aviation/

https://www.aviatorshotline.com

https://www.mgn-airpark.com

First Article

B-17 Article

HGTV Article

Photo Credit: Grant Boyd

Careers, Corporate Pilot, Pilot, Podcast, Private Pilot

ACP063 – Private and Corporate Aviation

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Tom-Left-Seat-604-150x150This week we welcome back one of our repeat guests Tom Wachowski to discuss Corporate Aviation, flying aircraft owned by private companies to transport their employees for business.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Hiring a non-pilot aircraft owner (such as someone who owns a Saratoga and needs a pilot to fly them places)
  • How does a corporation hire a pilot for a day, what is the rate range? ($250-$1500 per day depending on the size of the airframe)
  • Dressing for success and professionalism
  • Network at the local airport, get your name out there and be seen as a pilot
  • Finding a private pilot job could help you get ratings on larger aircraft as the employer upgrades aircraft
  • Using pilot placement services to find jobs
  • Don’t be too cocky and act like you know everything, ask for advice
  • Remember that the person you are speaking to today might be interviewing you tomorrow

Scholarship of The Week:

Harrison Ford Flight Training Scholarship $1500

Links:

Wyvern

National Business Aviation Association

Aviation Personnel International

ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com

Finding and Hiring Aviation Leaders

Developing, Motivating, & Managing Your Aviation Talent

Retaining The Right People


Aerospace Engineer, Engineer, Pilot, Podcast, Private Pilot, Repair Design Engineer, Structural Engineer

Designing Repairs On Damaged Jets with Aerospace Engineer Walter Chan – ACP027

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One of the best aspects of a career in aviation is that you are surrounded by people who are passionate about their vocation.  Today I have with me a person who is passionate about his career of designing repairs to airliners which have been damaged as an Aerospace Engineer.

Did you know fixing a damaged airliner includes engineering the repair. From nicks, scratches, dents, and corrosion, to bird strikes, skin patches, and other major repairs to aircraft primary structure an engineer is involved in providing a solution. I have with me someone who is designs structural repairs to damaged jets and who is passionate about flying planes as a private pilot.

Today we are going to be speaking with Walter Chan a Designer of Structural repairs and truly passionate aviation enthusiast. Walter was referred to me from the host of Stuck Mic Avcast, Len Costa. Len said you really need to speak with Walter about aviation careers and his passion for all things aviation.

Walter and I Discuss:

  • His job as a structural engineer.
  • How he developed his passion for aviation and flying.
  • The type of engineers who work for his company.
  • Working conditions and some exciting places he visits while performing his job.
  • The educational requirements to become an engineer working on airliners.
  • Advice for those interested in becoming a repair design engineer.
  • His passion for flying and his journey as a private pilot.
  • His interest in flying airplanes for fun and someday to get paid as a pilot.
  • The challenges he has faced in completing his ratings.
  • Why he likes his current job and career.

Listener Questions:

Should I begin with a an undergraduate degree in engineering before pursuing a masters?

Is it important to have a pilot license to be a test flight engineer?

Links Mentioned In This Show:

Flight Training Magazine

ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Flight Instructor.

ACP022 Designing Tomorrow’s Airplanes With Flight Test Engineer Alan Lawless

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ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski

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Welcome aboard Episode 14. I am excited you are joining me today on a journey through the world of Business and Private Aviation. Most use the term corporate aviation to describe this type of flying because corporations and individuals that own corporations utilize business aircraft.

Some Examples of Business Aviation Usage from the NBAA.org website:

  • Transportation of employees.
  • Transportation of customers.
  • Transportation of cargo, parts and mail.
  • Medical and emergency transport.
  • Mapping and surveying.
  • Aerial photography.
  • Agricultural applications.
  • Game tracking and control.
  • Security and law enforcement.
  • News gathering.
  • Airborne research and development.
  • Pipeline and utility monitoring.
  • Weather monitoring and reporting.
  • Humanitarian missions.

To help us discover the unique and diverse aviation career path of a corporate pilot I have a special guest with me today. Tom Wachowski flies a Challenger 604 and Falcon 2000 for a Fortune 500 company. He has been flying professionally since 1999 and has done everything from flight instructing, flying as an airline Captain, and as a charter pilot.

Tom and I discuss:

  • His journey from airline pilot to corporate pilot.
  • His experience flying for the airlines.
  • Why the airline shutting down was the best thing for his aviation career.
  • The job opportunities flying for businesses and private individuals.
  • Opportunities in flying other than the airlines.
  • The many career opportunities in Business and Private aviation.
  • His advice for someone looking towards a career in business aviation.
  • Tom’s interests other than flying and how it ties into his current career.
  • Tom and I answer Listener e-mail.

Listener Question From Patrick:

First, I think this podcast is a great idea. You truly hit the nail on the head when you said that you were looking to fill an unmet need with this. Thank you!

At the age of 40 I received my Private Pilot ticket. Now 41, I am working on Instrument rating with just over 110 hrs. TFT.

Question 1:

Currently I am in sales and cover multiple states and would like to approach my employer about flying to accounts. I would need to rent (which I’m doing currently or would consider a flying club as an option.) I would like to hear from others in a similar situation and how they introduced it to their company, pros/cons (for both me and company), pitfalls, cost analysis, etc.

Question 2:

I like how you discuss having a career contingency plan (which makes perfect sense in this day and age). I have a few rental properties a significant distance (by car) from where I live. This is part of my contingency plan. I am considering another rental property or a plane (and lease back to the local rental company) as a next venture. There are 2 questions here: a. How does someone own and fly in support of their personal LLC business (pros, cons, financial implications). b. Is a lease back financially profitable/break even, contractual considerations with rental company (a glass 172 is the plane in mind). An accountant perspective would be great!

Question 3:

I’m married with 2 kids 6 and 3. My wife works (is the breadwinner) and together we make low 6 figure incomes annually. Ultimately I would love to fly for a living. At age 41 with a Private and 110 hrs TFT, is a career as a pilot (likely Regionals at best with such a long road ahead) feasible? What would be the best course of action? What timeframe and financial burden can I expect?

Thanks for the interesting questions Patrick. I really enjoy receiving these questions and answering them so that all of our listeners can benefit. If you have questions concerning aviation careers and would like to hear them answered on this podcast please submitt them by going to the contact page at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact. You can also send me a question via Twitter, Facebook, or e-mail.

I enjoy helping all of you achieve your aviation career goal. If you have any questions or suggestions for guest you would like to hear interviewed on this podcast please let me know by contacting me. I have a line up of many guests who are in various fields in aviation and I think you will really enjoy hearing from them in upcoming episodes. Your questions will be edited for privacy and accuracy.

Tom Wachowski has had a varied and interesting career in aviation. We look forward to speaking with him on upcoming episodes. Please send us any questions you may have about business or private aviation to AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact.

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

Tom Wachowski’s website Consider It Brands.

NBAA TravelSense: tool which demonstrates the value of business aviation can provide your company

AOPA – Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association

Suggested Reading:

Thanks for listening and safe flying.