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Airport Operations, Podcast, Scholarships

ACP383 Airport Operations Specialist Tim Nickel discusses Student Internships, Networking, and Scholarships

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Networking is vital to moving forward with your aviation career. Joining me today is Tim Nickel who at a young age was able to use networking to land an internship with the local airport and became the recipient of a scholarship to help fund his flight training. Tim is an operational specialist at Lakeland Linder International Airport and is here to share his story.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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Free Scholarships Guide:

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

Talking Points:

The importance of networking
The Advantages of Internships
The scholarship process and how I got one
The importance of education in the aviation industry.
What is an airport operations specialist and what does a day in life look like?

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Link’s Mentioned In the Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/timnickel410/
https://www.flylakeland.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timnickel410/

https://tonyjannus.com/2023-scholars-winners

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Goals, Podcast, Scholarships

ACP373 Considering A Career Change And Don’t Know The End Goal?

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Considering a career change into aviation and not sure what you your goal looks like? In this episode we discuss how to better stay focused on your goal of becoming a pilot without getting distracted or discouraged.

If you want to ask a question visit: 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Or feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com 

Question 1:

I’m a 39-year-old male prospective career swapper living in CA, so naturally, I purchased access to your guide.  

Is there a way to filter my search for scholarships that aren’t just for teens/students, women-only, or geographically limited? 

Question 2 from Contact Page:

I am considering a career change into aviation and I’m not sure what my end goal looks like at this time but I do know that I want to fly for work.  Currently, I am a private pilot with about 110 flight hours. 

My next step towards flying as a career is to get my instrument rating but I am having a difficult time getting through the ground school portion of the instrument rating.  The ground school I purchased seems not to be designed for beginning learners and I’m not finding it as easy to pick up on as I did with the private pilot ground school. 

I am trying to go through the ground school portion first due to limited funds and want to get as much knowledge as I can before being able to begin actual instrument flight training. 

Do you have any advice as to how I can stay focused on learning the instrument rating?  Or what can make it more fun?  It seems to be a less interesting rating to study and I’m having a hard time with it.  

Answer:

  • Watch YouTube videos such as our “descend via video” that might pique your interest. https://youtu.be/ucOhjE9dL2Y 
  • Jump into a simulator and fly some approaches. You don’t need an expensive sim.
  • https://flightsimassociation.com/ 
  • Instrument knowledge and flying skills are most important for a career as a pilot.
  • Take a break and read books such as “everything explained for the professional pilot”: https://amzn.to/3FvbCVQ
  • Visit your goals often and redefine your goals.
  • It is easier to progress through the tough times if you have the end in sight.

Question 3 from the Contact Page:

I would like to know if the scholarship guide only contains stuff for the USA or if it includes other countries. I am in Canada but have Brazilian and EU citizenship as well. I have not started flying yet but am hoping to do this year! Thank You.

To discuss the specifics of your situation I would have someone review your numbers and your goals. We can help at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ 

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC you can find www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away 50 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw” at

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ 

The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, safety investigations, and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ 

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ 

 

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Finance, Podcast, Scholarships

ACP357 Challenges Of Paying For Your Flight Training with Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers

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Today we have a special guest Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers. Their mission is to help those who want to pursue careers in aviation but struggle due to the high entry costs. They are a nonprofit organization focused on helping fund aviation dreams.

But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Talking Points:

Dustin’s story.

Why Tailwind Waymakers?

How the various experiences in life both in and outside aviation have allowed Dustin to achieve his goals.

How you can help others achieve their goal in aviation.

What is next for Dustin and Tailwind Waymakers?

Links: 

 

Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork 

Becoming Your Own Banker 

http://aerospacescholarships.com/

https://www.tailwindwaymakers.org 

 

Career Change, Careers, Flight Instructor, Podcast, Scholarships

ACP315 Persistence Pays Off For A School Teacher Turned Flight Instructor

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Flight Instructor

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today have an inspirational story about persistence and a question from one of our Canadian listeners.

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 you 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:

I became a CFI in 2019 and a CFII in 2020.  

I wanted to let you know that I found your podcast about 4 years ago around the time when I was considering a career change from a high school math teacher to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.  

I only began flying in 2014, but one of the flight instructors I was working with suggested that I think about becoming a flight instructor.  At the time it seemed like an impossible goal, but as you say in your podcast, do something each day to move towards your aviation dreams, and that’s just what I did.

I retired from a 30-year high school teaching career in May of 2020, and now I’m a flight instructor working mostly at a Flying Club.

Your podcast has been a source of information and inspiration for me, and I wanted to thank you for your commitment to providing guidance and help to others in the field of aviation.

Talking Points:

  • Thank you for that inspirational letter.
  • Second or Encore career is very important especially if you are still healthy and have the energy to pursue another career.
  • Persistence and perseverance is the key to success.
  • A career is a marathon, not a sprint.
  • Encore Careers are important.
  • Career 2.0 and Encore Careers.
  • We would love to have you on the show to discuss your journey.
  • If you are interested in being a guest on the show please click on the link on the side of the screen where we have a course that describes how to be a guest. 
  • Hi, do you cater to many scholarships available to Canadians?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com

http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-guest-on-aviation-careers-podcast 

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Careers, College, Flight Training, Podcast, Scholarships, Spartan College

ACP311 Spartan College – Educating Aviation Professionals for over 90 Years

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Spartan

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Rob Polston, CEO of Spartan College to discuss the state of the aviation industry and how Spartan is moving forward.

Before we begin a few announcements.

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 member of our YouTube channel or donating through our Patreon Account. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

  • Spartan’s rich aviation history.
  • Knowledge and Skill Overcome Superstition and Luck.
  • Aviation Careers Alumni have successfully pursued. 
  • Flight Training in the current environment.
  • Technical training for adjacent industries.
  • Displaced workers considering a career change.
  • Pilot early retirement and pilot replacement when the economy rebounds.
  • How to find out more about Spartan.
  • Housing Scholarships.
  • Advice for those entering the industry.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.spartan.edu/fly

Flight Training, Podcast, Scholarships, Women In Aviation

ACP296 Scholarship Success with Leslie Caubble Host Of Aloha360 Podcast

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss how you can pay for your flight training through scholarships with Leslie Caubble. Leslie has successfully applied to many scholarships and wants to share her story so you can be successful in applying for a scholarship. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

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/

Thank you to all who have contributed to the pay it forward campaign and our Patrons who give monthly.

Our latest video:

When Do You Start Your Descent? Pilot Interview Course Episode 6.

Today we discuss how you can pay for your flight training through scholarships with Leslie Caubble. Leslie has successfully applied to many scholarships and wants to share her story so you can be successful in applying for a scholarship. Leslie is also the host of the Fly Maui Podcast and manager of a flight school in one of the states on my bucket list to visit.

Talking Points:

  • Leslie received many scholarships and so can you.
  • Leslie’s passion for aviation.
  • Her recommend steps to obtain a scholarship:
    • 1) Carve out the time.
    • 2) Start early. 
    • 3) Letters of recommendation.
    • 4) Essay
    • 5) Volunteer!
    • 6) Find your “one thing.
  • Her scholarship successes in dollars.
  • Fly Maui Podcast (Aloha360). 
  • Flight Training in Hawaii.
  • When is Carl going to visit Hawaii and fly?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Fly Maui Podcast

The Aloha 360 Podcast

https://www.instagram.com/thealoha360/

https://www.instagram.com/flymauihi/

https://www.instagram.com/mauiflight/

https://www.blondsinaviation.com/

Financial Aid, Furlough, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scholarships

ACP266 Longevity and Listener mail.

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Longevity and Listener mail

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss Longevity and answer listener mail.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Since the recent downturn in the industry, we have decided to not change our pricing for career coaching until the industry recovers. To find out more visit our Coaching Page or our YouTube Channel ExpertAviator

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write to us at feedback@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 $10 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Thank You, Mathew, for your support and for paying it forward. We have added new coupons to the pay it forward campaign.

The current online scholarships guide includes 79 new scholarships, 4 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:

  • Career Coaching
  • Scholarships Guide.
  • What is Longevity?
  • There is financial help for you.
  • Listener Mail

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

CDC Corona Virus

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Photo Credit: Jessica Krtek

Careers, Diabetes, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scholarships

ACP259 Flying with Diabetes, Other Than Honorable Military Discharge, and More Questions Answered

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Flying with Diabetes

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we answer your questions.

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 36 new scholarships and 4 updates. To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

April 2020 Career Coaching pricing change to $100 per session.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Hello From Minneapolis, landed on 30L from the MUSCL Three RNAV Arrival CEWDA Transition. Want to see a video about flying the approach and arrival?
  • During my service in the military, I received a bad conduct discharge for theft. Will an airline still take me with that on my record?
  • I discovered I had diabetes and immediately was grounded. At 43 do you think the hurdles/red tape are still in place at the FAA making this a futile pursuit?
  • Does the guide have any scholarships for Canadians?
  • I purchased the Scholarship Guide and was wondering if you have a condensed list for those of us with a few grey hairs?
  • Is a 1-week vacation normal for carriers in the USA? It doesn’t seem like much.
  • I have type ratings and a lot of time on 747, 767, A320, A330 and A380 with a fair chunk of that in command, but no college degree. Would any US-based airlines hire a guy like me?
  • I’m a married 43-year-old father of two with 14 hours of flight time. Are scholarships available for someone like me or are your scholarships only for career-minded folks that are already pilots?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

MSP Aircraft Viewing Area

Recommended Reading

https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2002/00264MUSCL.PDF

https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2002/00264KKILR_C.PDF

https://www.airnav.com/airport/KMSP

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/pharm/oral_diabetes/

Podcast, Scholarships

ACP222 Scholarships for Older Pilots and Pathway Programs

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Pathway ProgramsScholarships for Older Pilots and Pathway Programs. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Don’t forget to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and visit the website for special listener coupons.

If you would like to submit additions or corrections to the Scholarships Guide visit the website and click on Update The Scholarships Guide in the right column or at the bottom of the contacts page.

In This Episode We Discuss (Pathway Programs):

  • Are there scholarships for Part 141 schools for people making a career change?
  • Former Military Pilot, recently accepted Skywest Pathway Program position.
  • Instructional Design Specialist in Aviation and Technical Trainer, wants to know why airlines don’t have Rusty Pilot program.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Air Show, Podcast, Questions Answered, Scholarships

ACP177 Overcoming Challenges In Your Past

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Overcoming ChallengesIf you want to become a pilot, what do you do about Overcoming Challenges In Your Past? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I am back from two airshows Seaplane A Palooza and Sun N Fun 2018.

We recorded interviews at both events which you can listen to on StuckMicAvCast.com. Many of the interviews included careers in the seaplane field and many more. In today’s show we answer your questions and discuss scholarships.

Announcements:

The Scholarships Guide Online Is Now Available:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

When we published the 2018 Scholarships guide we listened to your feedback and began publishing the online version again. For $10 you will have access to all the updates for a full year! To find out more click on the scholarships tab or go directly to :

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

The 2018 Scholarships Book is also available on iTunes as an iBook and in the Amazon book store as a Kindle book. If you purchase the Apple iBook you will receive all updates for the current version of the book.

If you purchase the Scholarships Kindle e-book on Amazon you will receive the most current version as of the date of purchase. You will not receive updates throughout the year because Amazon requires you to purchase any updated versions of the e-book.

We want you to have the most current scholarships information. If you purchased the Amazon Kindle e-book, we will give you one year access to the Online Scholarships Guide from date of purchase. Simply send us a copy of your digital order to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Overcoming Challenges In Your Past:

  • Did you know you can click on the links in the show notes from your device?
  • Will my DUI ultimately prove to be the end all to my dream of being a commercial pilot?
  • What does someone’s career track look like before moving on to a training department?
  • When I go back to school can my ratings/certifications be used towards college credits?
  • My struggles have only provided a foundation of strength that I look forward to paying forward the generation of pilots behind me.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

StuckMicAvCast.com