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Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP401 September 2024 Your Questions Answered

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In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career.

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Questions:

  1. I downloaded the PDF file to my Desktop and now want to download it to my iPad.  Where do I find the link to download the scholarship PDF file to my iPad? – 
    1. https://macmost.com/how-to-work-with-pdfs-on-an-iphone-or-ipad.html
  2. Does the score on my written exam matter?
  3. I’m interested in becoming a pilot and found a few aviation programs, including flight school. I have no flight experience or even stepped foot inside a plane besides riding a helicopter once in 2010.  If I don’t get to become an airline pilot when I reach the requirements then I’m willing to do cargo planes until I get into airline.
  4. Would a personal bankruptcy (about 1yr closed) affect getting hired (or a clearance) by an airline?—I will try to finish my 1500 hours before 2025
  5. Non-Compete Clauses – Just sign John Doe. It “voids” the contract. They never checked the name. Remember lying and inaccuracies can get you fired even years later.
  6. So I went down to my AME for the first class medical I was told I have amblyopia for those that don’t know what that is means my eyes don’t fuse the AME had me take the paperwork to an eye doctor and have them fill out. I passed everything without glasses. Just couldn’t see the 3D bugs. Ame called two different people at the headquarters and told me he had to defer me. Iv been waiting over 60 days now with no letters nothing. Is it ok to call and ask or will they see it as a bad thing also the ame said I might have to take a flight test. Is anyone able to tell me what they are looking for with this flight test? Iv looked all over YouTube and have found nothing. Do they have stuff for ppl with one eye or is it the same test?
  7. Did 15 years in the US Navy. Got out and used my G.I. Bill to get through flight school. Flying is literally on my mind 24/7. Did 15 years in a career that I didn’t want to do and now I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to choose and man do I believe I’ve chosen wisely I can’t Thank you enough for this channel.
  8. Current $250+/hr to train with a flight instructor. My BFR just cost me $1300. The pilot shortage is nothing more than a nasty joke meant to blow smoke up the *** of the few suckers whose parents can still afford this. I just wanted to become a CFI and I see no path forward. Bye.

 

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Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP336 Should I Become A Professional Pilot Even If I Am The Sole Earner In My Family?

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode I answer the question if you should leave your job and become an airline pilot, even if you are the sole earner in the family.

 

If want to help others achieve their aviation goals please consider paying it forward by visiting https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

 

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Listener Mail 1:

Hello Carl,

I’m a 45-year-old, married man with 2 children looking into changing my profession.

I have a passion for aviation, but as the sole income earner in my household, I need to first reconcile my financial reality with my goal of becoming a pilot.

The reason I’m writing you is to see if you could answer some questions that I have regarding becoming a professional pilot:

  •  Considering the current situation with COVID-19, after I get my CFI certificate, will I be able to find work to build my 1,500 hours needed towards my ATP?
  • How long should I expect it will take to build those 1,500 hours?
    • 5 hours a day 5 days a week = 25 hours a week.
    • 1500 hours / 25 hours per week = 60 weeks.
    • 15 months.
    • To be conservative give yourself 18 months or 1 ½ years.
  • During the time I will be teaching, how much should I expect to make a year?
    • $31.67 an hour based on ZipRecruiter.
  • Once I start on a regional or corporate job, how much should I expect to make a year?
  • Talk to a financial counselor and career coach.
  • Take One Step Today towards Your Career Goal

 

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Aviator, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP335 How To Keep The Aviation Passion Alive, Even With A Lack Of Funds

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast: How To Keep The Aviation Passion Alive, Even With A Lack Of Funds. In today’s episode, I answer listener mail and the question of how to keep the aviation passion alive even with a lack of funds.

Talking Points:

Listener Mail 1:

Hello, Carl I just wanted to thank you for your work and knowledge that you share on your podcast. They have helped me tremendously!!! I was struggling with the decision to pursue aviation because I am now 40 years old with a wife and 6 children, 3 of them Foster children. 

I started my private pilot license in June 2020 and had to take four months off from August to January. Now I am going for it full throttle! “No pun intended “ unfortunately/fortunately I live in the Pacific Northwest and the weather is less than ideal currently. I am at the cross country point in my training with 30 hrs Total Time. I’m trying not to get discouraged though as I know there will be a lot of ups and downs. 

Once again thank you for all that you do, it’s making a difference!

Listener Mail 2:

Hi Carl! 

Hope all is well. At the time of writing we are just starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel in career progression and hiring at the airlines. I have been fortunate enough to be at a good Regional  Airline that has done well during the pandemic and we have plans to resume hiring soon.

I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on what elements a good letter of recommendation should include. I’m excited to pay it forward and want to do my best to put the candidates I’m giving a reference to in a position to succeed. 

Thanks and keep up the great work. Good times are just around the corner!

Visit : How to Write A Letter Of Recommendation On YouTube, and on this podcast at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp331-two-steps-to-a-successful-letter-of-recommendation-and-why-most-fail-by-skipping-step-1/ 

Listener Mail 3:

Good Afternoon Carl,

How are you doing? I met with you back in October 2016 to get some career coaching and advice on making moves in my career. I was the engineer you were talking about at 43:25 on ACP 118 and wanted to give you an update on where I am today.

Since discussing with you back in October 2016, I ended up pursuing my second engineering job that I was hesitant about pursuing. While I was at the engineering job, I received my CFI certificate and began teaching on the weekends. 

I loved being an instructor so much that I quit my engineering job and pursued instructing full-time for about 2 years. Today I am 1.5 years into my first airline job at SkyWest Airlines flying the E175 based out of LAX. 

I just wanted to thank you tremendously for the life-changing career guidance that you provided me and keep providing to other people in need of guidance. I hope you are doing well and love continuing to listen to your amazing podcasts.

Take care.

Listener Mail 4:

Hello Mr. Valeri and Team,

I hope this e-mail finds everyone safe and in great health! 

I just watched your guest appearance on Nancy Bradshaw’s podcast. I’m a private pilot and US Air Force veteran looking to make a career in the aviation industry. At this stage, I’m interested in flying in business aviation.

Like many, having a family makes it challenging to pursue the ongoing training program, due to lack of funds. I’m making every effort to keep the passion alive! 

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! 

There are many things you can do to keep the aviation passion alive while moving forward with your career, even if you lack funds.

  1. Read. FAA manuals are free online. Magazines are free at the library.
  2. YouTube – Watch our channel
  3. Podcasts – You’re listening and doing the right thing.
  4. Set up a financial goal and a budget right now and start moving forward.
  5. Revisit your goals continually
  6. Air shows and events such as Flight Sim Expo and Sun N Fun.
  7. Take one step every day. Something small or something large but do something every day to keep the passion alive.

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Links Mentioned In This Show:

How to Write A Letter Of Recommendation

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp331-two-steps-to-a-successful-letter-of-recommendation-and-why-most-fail-by-skipping-step-1/

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Letter Of Recommendation, Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered, Resume Tips & Advice

ACP331 Two Steps To a Successful Letter Of Recommendation and Why Most Fail By Skipping Step 1

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode, we discuss the process of creating a successful letter of recommendation.

TimeLine:

00:00 Intro: The 2 parts to a successful Letter Of Recommendation

01:34 Step 1 : How To Ask For A Letter Of Recommendation and The Five W’s

06:50 Step 2 : How to Write A Letter Of Recommendation. 

11:55 Inspirational Message

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Careers, Flight Instructor, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP328 Can I Make a Living As A Flight Instructor in 2021?

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Flight Instructor

Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast.  Today we answer the question Can I Make a Living As A Flight Instructor in 2021?

Thank you to our Patrons. http://AviationCareersPodcast.com/Patreon 

Thank you to our sponsors for giving away a free scholarships guide. To get a free guide with over 120 million in scholarships visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ 

Watch The YouTube Version of This Podcast Can I Make A Living As A Flight Instructor – YouTube.

Sponsor:

Ready for your aviation career to take off? 

Visit www.Spartan.edu to find how you can accelerate your career in aviation.

Established in 1928, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is one of the nation’s first technical training schools for aviation and pilots. 

Spartan College has trained over 100,000 pilots during its over 90-year history!

With the purchase of 32 new Piper Archers, you will train using the newest technology in the industry.

To find out more visit www.Spartan.edu. 

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology will accelerate your aviation career and help you reach new heights!

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Listener Mail:

Greetings! I got my CFI and CFII right before we moved to the DC area in 2019, hoping to start teaching. But childcare and other expenses made it unaffordable to teach and then COVID hit and the local schools don’t have the volume to support a full-time transition to CFI for me. I will get there.

Talking Points:

  • Can I Make a Living As A Flight Instructor in 2021?
  • Why jobs will increase for flight instructors in 2021.
    • Airlines are hiring again.
      • Why airlines are hiring even though they are not making money.
      • It is all about the block hours.
    • People are being called to start training for their Conditional Job Offers (CJO’s)
      • Listener mail from a coaching client: 
      • I just wanted to take a moment and thank you. Today I received a CJO from PSA, I wouldn’t have been in a position for that to happen if it wasn’t for your career coaching. 
      • I maintained my cadet status with Envoy all throughout last year even after I was laid off from a large flight school.
      • Envoy wasn’t hiring yet they worked out a deal for cadets based on seniority to interview with PSA. 
      • You told me to do whatever I could to maintain the cadet status and it paid off. Thank you again for the advice and all the great content you’re producing.
    • Travel is increasing.
    • Career seekers are realizing the best time to get into aviation is right now.
  • How To Make A Living As A Flight Instructor.
    • Certificates increase your audience.
      • Some schools won’t hire you unless you have your CFII.
    • Networking.
      • Make sure your LinkedIn Profile looks good.
      • Find a course or coach to help you build a profile.
    • Marketing.
      • Business Cards.
      • Attend Air Shows like Sun N Fun.
    • Student Retention.
      • The customer is #1.
    • Referrals.
    • Charge for all of your time while teaching.
      • Pay rates start pay around $25 and move up depending on the school.
      • Paid only when teaching.
      • Based on 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year of work: $31,250.
      • If you are able to teach 8 hours a day that equals $50,000.
      • Some hire paid instructors can make up to $90,000 but these are the top 10%.
      • Some schools you might only make $20,000 because they pay low and guaranteed many hours and don’t charge for ground instruction. 
      • Do your research.
    • Ground and Simulator training are very important aspects of teaching so get paid for pre-flight, post-flight, and sim training.
  • Suggested Reading:
    • The Savvy Flight Instructor: Secrets of the Successful CFI https://amzn.to/39XVYD2
    • The Flight Instructor’s Survival Guide: true, witty, insightful stories illustrating the fundamentals of instructing. https://amzn.to/3wSfbA6 
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Careers, Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP323 Bored and Lonely Pilot

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we answer a listener question for a bored and lonely pilot looking to rekindle the flying passion.

Before we begin I want to congratulate three of our coaching clients for achieving career goals.

First, congratulations to our first client for obtaining a job flying a KingAir 350 as a corporate pilot. He first started as a flight instructor and then landed a job in the right seat of a King Air C90 and then the company upgraded to a C-350.

Congratulations to our second client who landed a job with a regional airline that flies Dash-8 Q400 turboprops and Embraer E175 a 76 seat jet! Great job on landing your first regional job.

Congratulations to our third client who has been a long time coaching client and who we spent time with preparing his goals and helping him prepare for the interview for his dream job. He landed his dream job of flying a Boeing 747, the queen of the skies, with a cargo carrier who flies around the world.

Again congratulations to all of our three clients for achieving their flying goals. If you want to share in their success consider career coaching at AviationCareersPodcast.com/coaching.

Now on to the show and listener mail.

Listener Mail:

Hi Carl,

I’ve enjoyed listening to the podcast and have gotten a lot from them, so thanks for those! Pardon me if my thoughts here seem rambled or if it gets long, but I think maybe it would help me to write out some thoughts and share them even if you don’t have time to read, respond, or use them.

I’m 24 years old with an ATP, 1800 hours, and am flying a private jet for a large aircraft management company primarily flying part 135. I started this job about 2 months ago and I previously flew for a small part 135 company where much of the work was out and back trips providing transportation for the organ donation process. I have a very active social life outside of work with family, friends, and enjoy time outdoors whenever I have time.

Transitioning to this new job has been difficult as I’ve had tons of time spent on the road, less flying, and not enough to do in all my free time while away from home. I get bored quickly and have trouble enjoying myself when I am alone so much, not to mention missing out often on life back at home. I enjoy flying but, I’m beginning to wonder if going towards faster, bigger, and more advanced is the best career path for me. This job also has a very uncertain schedule with trip changes keeping me on the road for many more days than originally scheduled and it can become frustrating because my quality of life seems to suffer greatly. I’m generally a very positive person and am often able to see the benefits of things over the drawbacks but, now I seem to struggle.

The job fell into my lap fairly quickly, I think without me having a super clear picture of what it entirely was. I’m feeling bad for becoming impatient so quickly into a new job, especially in these times where many other pilots would happily do my job but, I can’t help but wonder about getting through the next year and what my future might hold. I signed a year-long training contract so I think I need to find ways to muster up patience, things to do, and more purpose in my work.

I keep wondering if I have the appropriate interest and drive to continue this path and if I do, I wonder how I could rekindle it.

Do you have any quick thoughts that immediately come to mind or any quick advice that you could offer?

Thank you so much for everything you do and for the time you take to help so many people!

Talking Points:

  • How to avoid being bored.
    • Get a hobby you can do on the road.
    • Help others.
  • How to avoid being alone while on the road.
    • Keep in touch with friends and family.
  • If the job you have is not what you thought it would be it is time to change:
    • Start planning your next move.
    • Define your goals very specifically.
    • How many days if any do you want to be away from friends and family.
    • There are jobs you can find locally that pay well but…
    • Are you willing to relocate?
    • Be honest with yourself as to what is important in your career.
  • Career Coaching

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Airline Pilot, Careers, College, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP314 Do I Need A Bachelor’s Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?

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Bachelor's Degree

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question “Do I Need A Bachelor’s Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?”.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell what content to bring to you in the future.

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 52 new scholarships and 10 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

Hi Carl,

Big fan of the show listening from Canada!

I’m currently a second-year student in an Aviation degree program where you study for a Bachelor of Commerce while at the same time completing a Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine, and group 1 Instrument Rating while also qualifying to write the Air Transport Pilot License exam at the end. 

I’m deciding between finishing this 4-year program to earn by bachelor’s degree or switching to a 2-year aviation diploma program at the same flight school where you earn the same ratings but instead of a bachelor’s you earn a diploma in Aviation Technology and a certification in Aviation Safety Management & Crew Resource Management. 

As for my question, if my goal is to make it to a big airline one day, do one of these options fare better than the other, or do they stand with a similar value in terms of the likeliness of getting hired? 

With the upcoming shortage of pilots would it really matter?  

I know the degree would be better to fall back on in the case I lost my medical but I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!

Cheers.

Talking Points:

Moncton Canada is one of my favorite cities.

https://www.resurgo.ca/moncton-museum

Group 1 –This type of instrument rating is given when the flight test is completed in a multi-engine plane.

Never plan for a shortage or a downturn. Plan for your career.

Flight time is #1 and Degree is #2.

BS is better for both a job at a larger airline with much competition and also for your future in case there is a downturn in the industry.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.resurgo.ca/moncton-museum

Careers, Furlough, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP305 There is No Permanent Furlough

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Furlough

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail about furlough and a new 121 operator.

Announcements:

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

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 32 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

“Hi, Carl and Team, 

Thank you for all you do. These podcasts have helped keep me motivated during this downturn to stick with aviation. 

As a pilot what questions would you ask if interviewing with a brand new up and coming 121 operator? Is there any reason to not go to start up an airline?

We know JetBlue was started during the 2008-2010 recession and later became a very dominant airline. The first batch of JetBlue pilots who interviewed earlier on now have relative job security, their choice of schedules, and good pay! 

I am a low time First Officer on permanent furlough (my regional ceased all operations in April). This new company is local to me, will be flying larger planes, and has a schedule structure that fits my lifestyle.”

  1. There is no permanent furlough. You have been laid off.
  2. Research the management team at your new airline and then ask questions from your research. 
  3. During your research try to discover their financial position going into this venture.
  4. The Great Recession was from 2007 to 2009.
  5. Jetblue started operations in 2000.

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Careers, Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP300 Adapting To Change and Listener Mail

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Adapting To Change

ACP300 Adapting To Change and Listener Mail. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are doing a special episode on both youtube and an audio podcast. Please let us know if you like the video podcast. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

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:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

  • Adapting to change.
  • Listener mail.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

https://www.safepilots.org

https://www.nafinet.org/master-cfi

https://masterinstructors.org

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp287-airport-operations-with-courtney-deckard/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp260-cassidy-moore-and-her-journey-to-becoming-a-vintage-aircraft-mechanic/

Airline Pilot, College, Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP281 Listener Mail: Concerned about the Airline Pilot Lifestyle

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Airline Pilot Lifestyle

Welcome to the informational, inspirational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer listener mail and focus on a listener’s question concerning the airline pilot lifestyle. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com. Be quick as there is only a limited supply!

The current online scholarship guide includes 64 new scholarships, 6 updates, and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Our latest video:

If ATC gives you a number to call, should you make that call? 

Talking Points:

  • Financing college.
  • Listing of colleges.
  • What is the airline pilot lifestyle like?
  • Away from home often.
  • No holidays or weekends. 
  • 6 to 8 weeks of training.
  • Non-traditional working hours.
  • Let’s use my hours from last year as an airline pilot who works a minimal schedule.
  • Away from base 2475 hours for 2019 = 103 days.
  • The average number of hours I am away in a year = 6.78.
  • Normally I work 15 days a month max.
  • 7 days in a row off every month.
  • Normally most work 16 to 18 days a month.
  • Commuting.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com