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ACP337 Should I Build Hours For The Regionals In My Own Airplane?

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In todays’ episode we answer the question: should you build hours for the regionals in a personal plane? But first a few emails from listeners and if you want to skip to a specific question we will have the times in the show notes.

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Correction From Last Video

Median Pay Starting at regional is 46

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Median

Median Pay for commercial and airline pilots is $130,440 per year

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm

There was a comment concerning pay for air traffic controllers which is $130,420 per year. Although starting pay is much higher.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/air-traffic-controllers.htm

The point is to do something you enjoy, don’t do it solely for the money.

Listener Mail 1:

I am 58 years old and would like to know if there are scholarships available for someone like myself?

I am 58 years old and would like to know if there are scholarships available for someone like myself who was not able to complete his Private Pilot certificate several years ago due to an eye injury, and now wants to get back into flying?

I do fly a Kolb Firestar ultralight but would like to continue my education by getting my Sport Pilots license. I would continue to be private however, I don’t want to jump through all the hoops and barrels that I would need to go through to renew my medical due to the injury.
Thanks

Listener Mail 2:

Chile and the US have an agreement about visa H-1B1. Do you have some kind of information about some jobs with contracts that allowed me to work here in the US.

Main Topic:

Should I Build Hours In A Personal Plane For The Regionals?

Hello Carl,

I’m a CFI/II currently sitting at about 600 hours short of ATP minimums, due to my full-time job I can’t teach as much as I want to. The road to ATP is taking long, but I own a Cessna 150 which I’ve used to get all my ratings and build the majority of my time.

My question is would recruiters see it as an issue if I build the majority of the remaining time with a safety pilot flying around in my personal C-150 or do you think regionals wouldn’t pay much attention to this? What would they consider quality time if I choose this route?

Thanks.

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Careers, Commercial aviation, Jobs, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP209 GoJet Airlines

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GoJet AirlinesWelcome to a special edition of Aviation Careers Podcast. We are live on the Campus of Polk State College speaking with the GoJet recruiters. They fly for United and Delta Airlines. With over 290 flights a day and 80 destinations and 54 airplanes GoJet has been on a rapid rise in the industry since its inception in 2005.

Joining me today are Myrna Rodriquez, Executive Pilot Recruiter at GoJet, and Jason DuVernay the Assistant Chief Pilot.

Announcement:

If your dream is to fly as a professional pilot, checkout the Aviation Scholarships Guide for scholarships to help you pay for your training. Use the coupon code “Valentine” to get 15% off the guide and all our other products now through February 14th! Visit our Aviation Careers Podcast Courses page to learn more!

In This Episode We Discuss all things GoJet Airlines:

  • Who is GoJet?
  • Where do you fly?
  • Why GoJet?
  • Career opportunities at GoJet Airlines.
  • Pilot Careers.
  • Opportunities for Helicopter Pilots.
  • Pathway Programs.
  • Collegiate Programs.
  • Will we see GoJet at any events or job fairs?
  • Other careers at GoJet Airlines
  • How to apply?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.gojetairlines.com/

https://www.facebook.com/gojetpilots/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrnairodriguez/

http://www.gojetairlines.com/careers/pilots/helicopter-pilots/Pages/helicopter-pilots.aspx

Rotary to Airline Group

https://www.gojetairlines.com/pilot-careers/#

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

Finance, Flight Instructor, Podcast, Questions Answered, Regional Airlines

ACP142 Should You Sign A Long Term Contract As A Flight Instructor and More Questions Answered

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today Robert Guyer Joins me to Answer your questions, including one about whether you should sign a long term contract as a flight instructor.

Announcements:

If you are looking for coaching, the schedule has been getting really tight. If you are having trouble getting booked in the schedule please send an email to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and we will try to get you fit in. I’ve been moving, as well as flying some red eye flights so it has been tough but I may be able to get you in while I am on the road.

 

Carl and Robert discuss If You Should You Sign A Long Term Contract As A Flight Instructor and More:

  • How the Cape Air to JetBlue program works
  • Should a CFI sign a long-term (1 year) contract, which could prevent them from moving on in their career?
  • Is an offer from a regional or major airline likely or a long shot when I barely meet the minimums?
  • Training on the weekends vs. training full time and part 61 vs. part 141
  • Can I get a first class medical when I am on a medication for anxiety?
  • Went through Civil Air Patrol for flight training, would love to share my experience.
  • 46 years old, Assistant Principal at a High School, never thought I could be a pilot, but now working towards a career change. What freelance flying jobs can I find to supplement CFI income? If pursuing a corporate aviation career, is it realistic to get hired at my age? Would a Masters in Education be valuable to the major airlines as a degree?
  • Robert has flown with a Captain that did some “high altitude gliding.”

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Photo Credit: Jeff Kennon

Accelerated Pilot Training, Aviation Training, Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered, Regional Airlines

ACP114 How Do Failed Check Rides Affect Employment?

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ThuderstormsAndSunIn this episode we focus on the question how do failed check rides affect employment? Eric Crump joins me today to answer this and more aviation career questions.

Announcements:

  • Our Coaching services include career counseling, interview preparation, and life coaching.  You have been asking to review the coaching schedule before purchasing a session. In response we have added a link to the calendar above. You can review the schedule  by clicking here.

Questions:

  • I Failed both an oral and flight portion of my check ride, what do I do?
  • My concern is if I leave my job, instruct, and then interview for the airlines and not get a job because of my disapprovals.
  • Should I give up on my dream of becoming an airline pilot?
  • I am Debating skipping last year of college to build hours. What is more important a college degree or jumping one year ahead?
  • Accelerated training programs discussed.
  • Dealing with a company showing poor integrity, wants to interview but afraid will get fired for interviewing.
  • Questions on flight training and scholarships from Africa.
  • Older worker, wants to know what his options are to become a pilot.
  • Questions on Great Lakes Airlines hiring part time pilots.

Links:

Career Coaching and Interview Preparation

Aerospace Scholarships 

Image Source: Paul Grieco

Pilot Shortage, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP103 Regionals are Hiring Are You Prepared?

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ExpressJet Offers Job To Seven Polk State Aerospace Students

Welcome to episode 103 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at all aviation and aerospace careers. Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past 5 years you would never have noticed the increasing lack of qualified pilots in the pool of applicants. All the airlines both regional and major have necessitated the reduction in their hiring minimums to keep up with the demand of pilots.

For the past few years I get one question from listeners almost on a monthly basis: are the regionals really hiring and if there truly is a pilot shortage? My answer is yes and yes. There is a lack of qualified pilots. The regional airlines have recognized this and have been offering many incentives including higher pay, signing bonuses, and bonuses for finding new recruits to name a few. We are also starting to hear about more deals with the majors allowing a path directly to a larger jet.

With all this hiring and incentives to recruit pilots, you would think that you are a shoe in to get a job. My advice to you is to not get complacent during this hiring cycle. Even thought you may have heard me say that if you can fog a mirror you can get an interview with a regional airline, that doesn’t mean you will get the job. You still need to pass the interview, complete the training, and the background checks to name a few. So let’s get started with this episode and let me start with a question for you: “The regionals are hiring but are your prepared?”

Joining me today is Paul Grieco, Flight Instructor, Regional Airline Pilot, and soon to be Captain.

Regionals are Hiring Are You Prepared? Well here is how to become prepared for your upcoming job and interview:

  • Research the company and be prepared to answer why you want to work for the airline.
  • Understand your commuting options.
  • What are the current stock prices and financial results.
  • Know recent announcements in the news.
  • Know the upper management and the person who might be at your interviews such as the Chief Pilot or head of personnel.
  • Do you have the information or Gouge on the interview?
  • Have you practiced for the interview?
  • What technical information do you need to know?
  • Can you pass a ten-year background check?
  • Do you have a DUI in your background and do you understand the implications with flying to Canada?
  • Disclose all information.
  • Can you remember technical details about the last plane you flew?
  • Know your IFR procedures inside and out. If you are an Instrument Instructor that will help.
  • Understand airline systems as much as possible.
  • Be yourself and be able to explain how you will be a positive asset to the airline.
  • Remember airlines hire future Captains, not First Officers.

Pick of The Week:

Carl – Turbine Pilots Flight Manual

Paul – The Advanced Pilot’s Flight Manual (The Flight Manuals Series)

Scholarship of the week:

Alex Sheves Memorial Scholarship Award

Flight Instructor, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP081-Making a Living as a Flight Instructor and Listener Mail

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Making a Living as a Flight InstructorWelcome to episode 81. Today wa have some very interesting listener mail and to help me review the mail and answer your questions I have not one but two co hosts today; Eric Crump and Tom Wachowski. Tom has been on a break from podcasting and is excited to be here today. One of our big topics to cover today is making a living as a flight instructor. We have received many requests about this topic, including one we cover with several sub-questions in it.

Topics

  • Second Career in Aviation
  • Moving to Florida to be a flight instructor
  • choices of clothing for interviews at flight schools
  • Agricultural flying, Ground Instructor Certificate
  • Is an Associates Degree needed for the Regional Airlnes?
  • Question from Serbia: importance of getting both Pilot and A&P license?
  • Rookie flight instructor Tips and Tricks episode ideas, which the hosts pretty much just answer!
  • How to manage student debt on regional airline salary
  • Requesting help when you don’t feel confident in your job
  • The effects of Unmanned aerial vehicles on the Aviation Industry
  • Advice from going from Engineering to Piloting
  • Making a living as a flight instructor
  • Military Transition from rotor to fixed wing

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Closing:

Flight Instructing, Part Time Aviation Career, Podcast, Regional Airlines

ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals

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Hello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much I not only fly for fun I fly for a living as an airline captain.

My view from the cockpit of an airliner is wonderful. The difference between flying as a hobby and flying as a Captain is I get paid to see these wonderful sites and visit destinations around the country and world! Many of you listening may also find the prospects of flying around the world appealing and that is why you are listening to me today.

With this podcast I hope I will be able to bring you into the cockpit and into the world of aviation careers to discover if this is a career field you would enjoy. Remember there are many jobs in aviation even though we focus on flying jobs. I want to bring you into the entire world of aviation careers by interviewing people who are involved in all the career fields associated with aviation.

If you want to hear from one very passionate person who loves the world of aviation but doesn’t fly you should listen to Maxx Flight in episode 5. Maxx is the host of The Airplane Geeks podcast and when he is not working in the aviation field he is talking about aviation. Maxx has held many jobs in aviation and has a very interesting perspective when it comes to aviation careers. You can listen to Maxx’s interview by going to AviationCareersPodcast.com/5. I think you will really enjoy listening to what Maxx has to say.

In today’s episode I want to share with you excerpts from my interview with Robert Cigliano From The New Pilot PodBlog. Robert and I discuss:

  • Why I started Aviation Careers Podcast.
  • What a person can do after getting their private pilot certificate to make money in aviation.
  • How to keep motivated and have fun.
  • Understanding the true impact of your age on your progression at an airline.
  • Will there really be a pilot shortage and where will it occur.
  • Why your financial health is as important as your physical health when looking towards an airline job.
  • What is seniority and why no one changes airlines if they are on a seniority list.
  • Changing to a flying Career in your 40’s.
  • Making a living as regional airline pilot.
  • Aviation Blog ExpertAviator.com
  • Co hosting the podcast “Stuck Mic AvCast”. A podcast about Learning To Fly, Living To Fly, and Loving To Fly.

Recommendation:

Since Robert and I discussed changing careers midlife and the challenges you might face in both making the decision to change careers and then pursuing a new career, I have a pertinent recommendation. Coach Yourself to a New Career by Talane Miedaner gives you the tools to take matters into your own hands by assessing your needs and strengths, finding the right work fit, weighing options and possible sacrifices, and preparing your family for transitions.

Packed with expert advice and helpful examples from her many clients as well as her own career change process. Miedaner shows how anyone can reinvent their professional life.

Coach Yourself to a New Career:

  • Offers a seven-step approach to career reinvention and practical advice for a smooth transition.
  • Profiles everyday people who achieved career reinvention on their own terms and what their stories can teach you.
  • Shows you how to assess your needs and strengths.
  • Helps you decide what tough decisions or sacrifices you may have to make.
  • Prepares your spouse or family for transition.

Miedaner shares her own story of launching her coaching business through careful planning, hard work, commitment and faith. She shows how you can follow other’s examples to achieve the professional life you want.

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