Airport Operations, Careers, Jobs, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP287 Airport Operations with Courtney Deckard

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Airport Operations

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today to help us understand what it is like to work in airport operations for an airline is Courtney Deckard.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

The current online scholarships guide includes 38 new scholarships and 10 updates, a new index, 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.

Us the coupon code PayItForward and you may get a free guide.

Our latest video:

Pilot Interview Course Series

Talking Points:

  • Courtney Deckard Airport Operations.
  • What it is like to work in operations.
  • Training.
  • How she found her job in Airport Operations.
  • Why she is passionate about what she does.
  • Challenges of her job.
  • Rewards of working in operations.
  • Average pay and typical benefits.
  • Job requirements.
  • Advice for those looking to pursue a career in airport operations.
  • What is next for Courtney?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/travelgirlcourt/

https://twitter.com/travelgirlcourt

 

Flight Test Engineer, Pilot, Podcast

ACP286 A Lifetime Of Learning with Flight Test Engineer Aaron Judy

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Flight Test Engineer

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Flight test engineer Aaron Judy to discuss how you can benefit from a lifetime of learning. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

The current online scholarships guide includes 38 new scholarships and 10 updates, a new index, 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:

Pilot Interview Course Series

Talking Points:

  • Aaron’s Journey towards a lifetime of learning (educational journey and teaching).
  • How he developed his passion for aviation.
  • What is a flight test engineer?
  • Why he became a flight test engineer.
  • Advice on becoming an engineer.
  • Society Of Flight Test Engineers.
  • Why it is important to dedicate yourself to a lifetime of learning.
  • Pilot training and future.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.sfte.org/ 

Air Traffic Controller, Careers, Podcast

ACP285 Life Of An Air Traffic Control Tower Manager with George Harper

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Air Traffic Control Manager

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is air traffic control tower manager George Harper to discuss what life is like working as a controller in a tower. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

The current online scholarships guide includes 38 new scholarships and 10 updates, a new index, 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:

Pilot Interview Course Series

Talking Points:

  • George and his journey to the tower cab.
  • How he developed his passion for aviation?
  • Does everyone who operates in a control tower work for the FAA?
  • What is a contract tower?
  • What are the top reasons for becoming an Air Traffic Controller?
  • What are the challenges of being an Air Traffic Controller?
  • How to become an Air Traffic Controller.
  • Advice to those looking towards becoming a controller.
  • Pay and benefits.
  • Facility of the year 2019.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ATC Example

https://www.flypgd.com/pgd-tower-rva-award/

http://www.rvainc.com/ 

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

Usajobs.com

Faa.gov

Careers, Pilot, Podcast

ACP284 Why Some Airline Crew Members’ Income Increases During A Downturn.

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Airline Crew Members' Income Increases During A Downturn

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I help you understand why some airline crew members’ incomes increase during a downturn.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Do you have questions, comments, inspirational stories? Please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com . Also, search our previous episodes by typing in your question or topic in the search bar in the right-hand column. You can also search our extensive past episodes page.

The current online scholarships guide includes 38 new scholarships and 10 updates, a new index, 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.

https://www.airraceclassic.org/ 

Proud sponsor of the Women’s Air Race Classic 2020. This is the only women’s air race in the United States. 

Our latest video:

Pilot Interview Course Series

Talking Points:

  • For those crewmembers that remain after furlough and downsizing there are many opportunities to increase your income.
  • Less pilots flying more hours.
  • Income Overrides.
  • More Holiday Pay.
  • Working more days.
  • Deadhead.
  • Picking up more trips.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.airraceclassic.org/ 

Cargo, COVID-19, Pilot, Podcast, Simulator

ACP283 Cargo Pilot Kayleigh Bordner

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Captain Kayleigh Bordner to discuss cargo flying careers. 

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 scholarships 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:

  • How Kayleigh got her start in aviation.
  • What it is like to fly as a cargo pilot.
  • Her journey to the flight deck.
  • Overcoming adversity.
  • How collegiate aviation prepared Kayleigh for her flying career.
  • Air Race Classic.
  • Flying the Stearman and how it made Kayleigh reflect on the past women in aviation.
  • Current attitudes towards women in aviation from her perspective. 
  • The benefits of internships.
  • Flying the 767 simulator.
  • Flying the EMB120.
  • Beach 99 captain.
  • What are some of the common misconceptions about cargo flying especially for new pilots?
  • The best aspects of being a cargo pilot.
  • The challenges of being a cargo pilot.
  • Impact of Covid-19.
  • The importance of networking for career development.
  • What is next in her career.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tIBrUITZU 

https://www.facebook.com/Ameriflight/photos/first-officer-kayleigh-bordner-taking-advantage-of-the-warm-and-sunny-weather-in/1984647878243134/ 

https://w3.ameriflight.com/ameriflights-first-officer-kayleigh-bordner-nominated-award/ 

https://w3.ameriflight.com/landing-in-aviation/ 

https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbordner/ 

https://w3.ameriflight.com/cargo-flying-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ 

https://www.airraceclassic.org/

https://w3.ameriflight.com/ups-flightpath/

COVID-19, Podcast, Simulator Instructor

ACP282 Airline Training And Covid-19

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Airline Training and COVID-19

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Currency and training for pilots have changed since the Covid-19 crisis. Today joining me is Captain Justin Ash, an airline simulator instructor to discuss those changes. 

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!

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? 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • How airline training has changed due to Covid-19
  • Recurrent training.
  • Currency changes.
  • Has this affected the amount of time necessary for training?
  • How it has affected Justin’s schedule if at all.
  • What should we expect moving forward?

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

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

College, COVID-19, Flight Training, Podcast

ACP280 Collegiate Aviation During Covid-19 with Eric Crump

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Collegiate Aviation During Covid-19

ACP280 Collegiate Aviation During Covid-19 with Eric Crump. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss lessons learned from going through the Covid-19 crisis. Specifically, we’re looking at how this crisis has altered practices and procedures in flight training. Joining me today is Eric Crump.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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. 

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 in someone’s life and career. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The current online scholarships 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:

How You Can Benefit From Career Coaching

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Role at Polk State.
  • How does this affect Colleges Such as Polk State?
  • Online training.
  • Flight Training.
  • What is next?
  • Career Coaching is continuing online or by phone.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Polk State College Aerospace

Polk State Flight Team

 

Air Show, Airline Pilot, Aviator, Careers, Podcast

ACP279 Airshow and Airline Pilot Patrick McAlee

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Airshow and Airline pilot Patrick McAlee

ACP279 Airshow and Airline Pilot Patrick McAlee. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Joining us today is an inspirational airshow and airline pilot Patrick Mcalee.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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. 

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 in someone’s life and career. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The current online scholarships 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:

YouTube

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Patrick’s Unique path to the cockpit.
  • How is passion for aviation developed?
  • What is a lifestyle job?
  • Why you should never give up on your dreams.
  • His airshow life.
  • His airline life.
  • Why giving back to the community is important.
  • Advice for aspiring aviators.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://patrickmcaleeairshows.com 

https://twitter.com/ExtremeFlight45

https://www.facebook.com/extremeflight45

https://www.instagram.com/extremeflight/

Careers, COVID-19, Podcast, Wayman Aviation Academy

ACP278 Changing Lives Through Aviation with Wayman Aviation Academy

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Wayman Aviation Academy

ACP278 Changing Lives Through Aviation with Wayman Aviation Academy. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we discuss how one flight school is changing lives through aviation even during the Covid-19 crisis. Joining me today is Wayman Aviation Academy’s Wayman Eddy.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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. 

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. For every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

The current online scholarships guide includes 32 new scholarships, 18 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:

What Is A Furlough? 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Welcome to the podcast, Wayman Eddy.
  • History of Wayman Aviation
  • What is Wayman Aviation Academy?
  • What you are doing during the Covid-19 Crisis.
  • What can we expect in the future for flight training?
  • Why listeners should not give up on your dream of a career in aviation.
  • Closing thoughts.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://wayman.net 

Interview from Day four of Sun N Fun.  Cynthia Ferguson discusses the Diesel 172:

http://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac174-sun-n-fun-2018-day-4/

A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals