Aviation Training, Podcast

ACP207 Challenges Of Returning To Aviation

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Challenges Of Returning To AviationThere can be challenges in returning to aviation, but can really be worth it. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

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In This Episode We Discuss Returning to Aviation:

  • 41 Year Old Truck Driver, interested in fixed wing air ambulance jobs. Asks about building time, and whether stand up comedy that is potentially offensive could cost a pilot a job.
  • Story about getting back into aviation after over 20 years and a lot of issues against. Used the AOPA Rusty Pilots Program to get back.
  • How to overcome a succession of failed check rides in a short period.
  • Scholarships for a high schooler looking to get PPL prior to attending Embry Riddle.
  • 31 years old, never finished PPL, has 2 DUI’s, curious about chances for getting hired by airlines or corporate.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

AOPA.org rusty pilots

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Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Podcast

ACP206 How to Keep Competitive While Not Flying

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How to Keep Competitive While Not FlyingHow to Keep Competitive While Not Flying. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

10% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide from now through Martin Luther King Jr Day. Type in the coupon code “MLK” at checkout.
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

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In This Episode We Discuss:

How to Keep Competitive While Not Flying:

  • Thanks to you and Tim Lake for inspiring pilots.
  • Update from Tim Lake.
  • From Australia: Thank you for your inspiration and continued support!
  • Medical losses and what we can do to prevent them.
  • Advice on taking a job in Florida and getting a bonus after 15 months.
  • Aspiring pilot, looking for alternatives to being a CFI to get to 1,500 hours.
  • Foreign born aspiring pilot, financial concerns over paying for training vs. paying down the mortgage.
  • Republic Airlines Lift academy, $65,000 from “0 to hero.”

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Airline Pilot, Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP205 Signing Bonuses and Listener Questions with Robert Guyer

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signing bonuses for pilotsSigning bonuses for pilots, logging time in the back seat of an F-15, and being intimidated by IFR. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

10% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide from now through Martin Luther King Jr Day. Type in the coupon code “MLK” at checkout.

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

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Signing Bonuses, Logging Right Seat F-15, and more:

  • As a back-seater in the F-15E how do I log time?
  • What are “signing bonuses” for new pilots?
  • How long does it take for your average pilot in Canada to reach that 6-figure mark?
  • I am a potential pilot have been reading about various aircraft and IFR and it gets little intimidating. What do you think I should do?
  • Who could I contact to get clear and accurate information if I have a medical question?
  • Do you think it would be possible to dovetail a CFI job at a local flight school with my at sea schedule?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationmedicine.com

Applying Neuroscience Research To Tactical Training System Design

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Career Change, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP204 Knowing when it is time to make the career change and Listener Mail

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Knowing when it is time to make the career changeKnowing when it is time to make the career change. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

25% off our courses including coaching and the scholarships guide. Type in the coupon code “HappyNewYear” at checkout.
AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

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In This Episode We Discuss (Make the Career Change):

  • Do you provide guidance on careers in the aviation insurance sector?
  • Knowing when it is time make the career change.
  • Is an electronic logbook a good approach?
  • Do Regional airlines have “tuition reimbursement” for flight school?
  • Should I finish my degree online and go to a flight school part time?
  • Would going to the national guard or air national guard help my chances of securing an opportunity at a major?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

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Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP203 Airline Pilots are Real People and the Career is Attainable

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Airline Pilots are Real PeopleAirline Pilots are Real People! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Before we begin some news and announcements.

Announcements and News:

We shared two exciting announcements with our team today – ExpressJet is being acquired by ManaAir, LLC, and we’re adding new Embraer E175-SCs to our fleet!

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-skywest-receives-first-70-seat-e175-sc-446774/

25% off the Aerospace Scholarships Guide until Dec 25 2018. Type in the coupon code merrychristmas at checkout.

Scholarships

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In This Episode We Discuss (Airline Pilots are Real People):

  • Piper the Airport K-9
  • Airport Operations careers.
  • Working during the holidays.
    airline pilots are real people and the career is attainable to most people.
  • How much weight do major airlines put on a candidate’s GPA while in college?
  • What are some things I can do to get major airlines to look past my low GPA.
  • Do flow throughs help or hinder your progress to the majors?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.tvcairport.com/airportk9/

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Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP202 Seven Children With A Full Time Job And Now An Airline Pilot

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Seven Children With A Full Time Job And Now An Airline Pilot. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions but before we begin a few words from our sponsors. Remember if you have a question email us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

25% off the Aerospace Scholarships Guide until Christmas. Type in the coupon code merrychristmas at checkout.

Scholarships

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In This Episode We Discuss (Seven Children With A Full Time Job And Now An Airline Pilot):

  • 31 year old listener realizes he isn’t too old.
  • Can I get hired with a DUI?
  • Do I have to move from my rural home to make more than $75,000 a year.
  • 37 years old and as mentioned, have ZERO flight experience
  • Scholarships for Private Pilot.
  • Are there only scholarships for higher ratings?
  • Success Story: Seven Kids, a full time job, and now I am an airline pilot.
  • Worked part time as a flight instructor and landed an airline job after only a few years.

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Accelerated Pilot Training, Aviation Training, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP201 Should You Work On Your Ratings Full Time Or Part Time

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Should You Work On Your Ratings Full Time Or Part Time? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. If you have a question you want answered on the show e-mail us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Also if you have a story you want to share please e-mail your story which will inspire or educate those listening. If you want to be a guest on the show please link on the video link at the bottom of the show notes.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online.  Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Worried about paying all this money for my ratings and having no job at the end.
  • Not sure if I should quit my full time job and work on my ratings full time or should I work on my ratings part time.
  • Do you have any Canadian Scholarships?
  • Keep Calm and Fly On. Why you should not be too intense when flying.
  • What pilots get to do Functional Check Flights?
  • Do you have scholarships in the UK?
  • How likely is it for a US airline to hire a foreign pilot?

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Polk State Flight Team

 

Air Show, Podcast

ACP200 Networking at Airshows

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Networking at AirshowsToday we are going to be discussing networking at airshows! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.

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AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

In This Episode We Discuss Networking at Airshows:

  • Considering going to Oshkosh to make contacts to hopefully kick start my contacts.
  • Is corporate jet flying a viable career?
  • Is playing that simulator going to hurt me in my journey to becoming a pilot ?
  • Are the majors achievable since I am 40?
  • Personalizing your accelerated training.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.kingschools.com/aviation-courses/professional/crew-resource-management-CRM

Airline Pilot, Podcast

ACP199 Are Airline Pathway Programs Important?

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Are Airline Pathway Programs Important? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions with Robert Guyer.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. Visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses to discover more.

Congratulations Medal Winners of The Polk State Flight Team

Are Airline Pathway Programs Important?:

  • What route should I take after completing my Private Pilot Certificate?
  • Are pathway programs to the majors important or can I make it on my own?
  • Grounded pilot’s inspiration.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ERAU NIFA SAFECON Region IX 2018

Corporate Pilot, Podcast

ACP198 Corporate Flying and Networking

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Corporate Flying and NetworkingCorporate Flying and Networking With Matt Rutowski. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have a special guest to discuss networking and corporate flying. Before begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

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1 million thank you.

Joining me today is Matt Rutowski. Matt is a passionate aviator who enjoys helping others fulfill their passion in life. Matt is a Board Member for the Nevada Business Aviation Association (NVBAA), a member of the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA), Nevada DOT Aviation Technical Advisory Committee (NATAC), The Nevada Chapter of the Aerospace States Association (ASA), Pilot Mentor for the Professional Pilots of Tomorrow, Author Contributor to AeroCrew News, BCA and others.

Corporate Flying and Networking:

  • Why Matt is passionate about aviation.
  • Why he chose a career in corporate and private flying.
  • The benefits of corporate flying as a career.
  • The challenges of a corporate career.
  • The importance of networking.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-networking-can-make-break-you-matthew-rutowski/

NBAA: National Business Aviation Association

A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals