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COVID-19, Passenger, Pilot, Podcast, Safety

ACP289 Why You Should Not Fly If You Think You Have Covid-19.

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer listener mail and discuss why you should not fly as a pilot, crew member, or passenger if you think you may have Covid-19.

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

Announcements:

Thank you To a listener Paul for Paying It Forward with buying 10 scholarships guides and we will throw in 2 more. 

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

This episode is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon PlaneEnglishSim to receive a free scholarship guide courtesy of PlaneEnglishSim.com. 

Coupons are limited so act quickly.

Our latest video:

Can You Fly 300 KIAS in Class B Airspace? Pilot Interview Course Episode 3

Talking Points:

  • Why you should not fly if you think you may have Covid.
    • It is not about you.
    • The ramifications from a public health perspective.
    • If you are a passenger the effects of your flying with Covid.
      • Canceled flight.
      • Crew must now Self Isolate for 2 weeks.
      • Crew may not be able to see their family now due to the exposure.
      • The plane must be cleaned and taken out of service.
      • Costs. Administration. 
      • You won’t make it to your destination.
    • Why you should not fly as a crewmember.
      • Much of the same as above plus you have an obligation by law not to fly.
  • Don’t be selfish, stay home if you are sick.
  • Listener mail:
    • What are the options, or what is the likelihood of being hired as a pilot by a foreign airline either cargo or passenger?
    • Could you discuss checkride failures, especially on the 121/135 level?
    • Does a stage check or an end of course check at a part 141 school, that has examining authority, count as a check ride failure? 
    • Do the airlines or other employers put a lot of weight on stage check failures in regard to you getting hired?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

FAA Covid-19 News Updates

CDC Isolate If You are Sick.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/

Causes, General Aviation, Pilot, Podcast, Safety

ACP262 Coronavirus And Your Career

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Coronavirus And Your Career

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss the Coronavirus and how it will affect your career.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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

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.

The current online scholarships guide includes 56 new scholarships, 10 updates and a new “Scholarships for Adults” category. To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Impacts of Corona Virus on Your Career.
  • We have been here before
  • This is a marathon, not a sprint.
  • What you should do depends on where you are in your career.
  • Building flight time is key.
  • Similar precautions you should take during flu season.
  • What to do when there is a reduction in flying.
  • Don’t leave the industry and come back when it gets better.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

CDC Corona Virus

 

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Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructing, Insurance, Podcast, Safety

ACP073 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart

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BJG at BJC 7Welcome to episode 73 of the podcast where we give you an inside view of various aviation careers. Some of you have written this show asking me to interview someone who is involved with aviation safety and others would like to hear more about jobs in the insurance field. With me today I have someone who has been able to combine both disciplines into his position with a company that provides risk management and reinsurance services.

Dr. B.J. Goodheart is truly passionate about aviation and is an active ATP rated pilot and flight instructor. Previously, B.J. managed flight training for an aviation university and worked in aviation safety with the Center for Aerospace Safety Education and with the American Airlines flight safety department. He holds a M.S. in Safety Science and a Ph.D. in Aviation with a Safety concentration.

Dr Goodheart and I discuss:

  • Jobs in aviation safety.
  • What is a claims manager.
  • Various jobs in aviation insurance.
  • Advice for those wishing to pursue a career in aviation safety and insurance.
  • Why you should consider an advanced degree.

Scholarship of the week:

Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship

Aviator, Flight Instructing, Flight Instructor, General Aviation, Podcast, Safety

ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller and The Finer Points of Flying

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jas9 copyFor the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as  the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of  the most important and respected people at a general aviation airport is the flight instructor.

Flight instructing is a challenging and rewarding career which allows you to have a profound impact on the aspiration and safety of individual pilots. Today I have with me a passionate aviator and outstanding flight instructor, Jason Miller.  If you are thinking of a career as a flight instructor this episode is for you. Jason and I will discuss how to be successful and also debunk some myths about the career of flight instructing.

Jason and I Discuss:

  • His passion for teaching people how to fly.
  • Why he loves flight instructing.
  • Misconceptions about flight instructing.
  • How you can make a living flight instructing.
  • Working part time as a flight instructor.
  • How he is connecting with passionate aviators around the world.
  • How you can reach Jason and the Many Outstanding training products he has to offer.

Links:

http://www.thefinerpoints.net

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Aerospace Program Director, Aviation Training, College, Flight Instructing, General Aviation, Podcast, Safety, Simulator Instructor

Better Aviation Training With Eric Crump – Aerospace Program Director Polk State College – ACP034

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Aviation training is constantly evolving producing both safer and well rounded aviators. Today I am excited to have with me an innovator in the field of aviation training, Eric Crump the Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College.

Eric’s passion for aviation is immediately apparent. From the moment I met Eric at Sun N Fun 2013 I knew he would be a great guest on this podcast to help you with your aviation career. Eric is an aviation prodigy who learned to fly a plane before he learned to drive a car.  Eric is now fulfilling his passion for aviation as an educator and innovator in his approach to aviation training.

Eric and I Discuss:

  • How he developed his passion for aviation at such a young age.

  • Why he chose his career path.

  • Who should choose a career in aviation?

  • The conventional aviation training model.

  • How modern training models are creating safer pilots.

  • Financing Aviation Training and its challenges.

  • How past practices in the aviation industry have lead to fewer financing options for pilots.

  • Opportunities at Polk State College for future aviators and eductors.

  • Sun N Fun’s yearlong educational and inspirational opportunities and how Polk State College has become a partner with Sun N Fun.

  • How and why Polk County Florida has become one of the leading areas for aviation training and recreation.

  • The STEM program and Polk Counties involvement.

 

Eric-Crump-500x281As you can tell Eric is a passionate aviator. He plays a key role in helping people achieve their career goals and become safer pilots.  I highly recommend your visiting Polk State by going to AviationCareersPodcast.com/PolkState or www.Polk.edu/Aerospace. If you have any questions for Eric please go to AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact and we will answer your question directly by e-mail and share your question in an upcoming episode.

There are many career opportunities in the aviation industry. You can fulfill your passion in many ways just as Eric has done in fulfilling his passion for aviation. One of the most important things to remember while you are looking towards a career in aviation is to keep your mind open to the many opportunities in this exciting field. You never know where it will lead you but remember to enjoy the journey towards your career goal. I know you will achieve whatever goal you decide is worthy of your efforts.

I encourage you to right now take one step towards achieving your career goal. Visit a website or start listening to people motivated about aviation through pod-casts like this one. Maybe you are at home right now and have an aviation magazine or book you can pick up and start reading. If your phone is close by you can call a friend or aviation mentor right now to discuss your career goals. But make sure you do something to keep moving toward your career goal. I know you will achieve whatever you want through persistence and perseverance. So get started now!

Talk to you next episode and safe flying!

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

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www.Polk.edu/Aerospace