Airline Pilot, Careers, International Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP224 Visa Sponsorship and Pros and Cons Of Different Flying Jobs

May 28, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

Visa Sponsorship and Pros and Cons Of Different Flying Jobs. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

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 giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

The new scholarships guide for June is soon to be released and includes 25 new scholarships and many updates. Click on the scholarships tab on AviationCareersPodcast.com to find out more.

In This Episode We Discuss (Visa Sponsorship):

There are many reasons why people choose an airline.
Pay and benefits
Why due to the seniority system you need to choose wisely.
Update to the Recommended Reading list to include the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide and links to websites.
Thank you to Scott, Matt, and the other anonymous donors. If you want your name added to the list of sponsors on our pay it forward page please let us know when you make your contribution. We can include a name, website, in remembrance of, or organization to name a few examples.
Do you know of anyone that has had this temporary sponsorship translate into a permanent job offer/green card sponsorship?
I know you have a book for scholarships but I was wondering if it included any scholarships for Canada?
Can you please discuss the pros and cons of the airlines, corporate, and cargo flying, the similarities and differences between them, and what a new pilot should consider when they’re choosing a career path?
What does the ideal candidate for each of these jobs look like?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Airline Pilot, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP223 Pay It Forward

May 20, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Pay it forward! 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.

In This Episode We Discuss (Pay It Forward):

Why Pay It Forward.
A Pilot Shares His Journey To Becoming An Airline Pilot
Can I work in the United States as a Canadian?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Pay It Forward

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Podcast, Scholarships

ACP222 Scholarships for Older Pilots and Pathway Programs

May 13, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Scholarships 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:

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

Photo Credit: Pixabay

Career Change, Careers, Podcast

ACP221 Career Change And The Threat Of A Recession

May 6, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Are you thinking about a career change, and wondering what could happen if there is a recession? We have advice for you in today’s episode! Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have question questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today we answer your listener mail.

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 email newsletter and visit the website for special listener coupons.

AOPA Flyin In Frederick MD is this weekend To find out more visit:
https://www.aopa.org/community/events/aopa-fly-ins/2019-aopa-fly-ins/frederick
Why should a career oriented pilot go to a General Aviation Fly In? Easy answer. Networking and education. You will find many airline pilots are interested in General Aviation and you never know who you might meet. Also you will learn something about aviation that you can use your entire flying career whether in a small or large plane.

In This Episode We Discuss (Changing Careers worried about recession):

Worried about the threat of a recession looming on the horizon.
My patience for the 121 career is reaching its limits!
The unheard of 121 team members.
Would it be appropriate to email GoJet recruiting team to ask if they have any recommendations on training?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Photo Credit: Pixabay

Corporate Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, Podcast

ACP220 Corporate Helicopter Careers with Pam Landis

April 29, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Today on the show I have occasional co-host Pam Landis, who is our resident Helicopter Careers Resource. 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.

Today Pam will give us an industry update and help us answer your career questions. Pam is the Assistant Editor of RotorCraft Pro Network, Flight School Manager at University Air Center in Gainesville, FL, and a sales and leasing consultant at Touchstone Helicopters. Needless to say Pam loves helicopters and is passionate about helping you obtain your helicopter career goals.

Before we get started a few announcements.

Announcements:

The April 2019 Version of the Scholarships Guide is live with 6 additional scholarships and 12 updates. Click on the scholarships tab to find out more.

On June 7-9 I will be at the Flight Sim Expo in Orlando FL. Please look for me in the Aviation Careers Podcast blue shirt and come say hi. Even if I am busy interviewing someone please wave and say hello. You can also wait until I am done since most interviews are not very long.

In This Episode We Discuss (Helicopter Careers with Pam Landis):

Industry Update.
Listener Mail:

Hey Carl,

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to all the great information and inspiration on your podcasts! Congrats on your recent 1 million download mark. I’ve been listening to your stuff nonstop for the last couple weeks while at work. I now work construction and am working towards a career as a helicopter pilot.

I have a wife and two young children age 2 and 4. I’m 31 and like many others I am slowly, but surely working towards the first big step of getting my private. It’s stressful and financially tough, as I have saved for a year before starting lessons, and will hopefully have enough to get my first 40-55 hours in.

I feel blessed to live so close to what I think is a great company with an extremely experienced instructor whom I have heard great things about from other pilots I have talked to in the area. We get along well and he tells it to me straight while teaching, which I appreciate. I’m about 12 hours in, and aside from one hard lesson that was slightly discouraging, I’m loving every minute of it!

Sorry for the lengthy email, but on to my question. I have somewhat of an idea of the direction I’d like to head, that is EMS. I know things may change as I get along, evidenced by my curiosity of corporate flying. I’ve heard interesting things about it while listening to you.

I’m open to getting fixed wing rated eventually, but I feel my true passion is helicopters. I’m wondering how much of the corporate world involves helicopters? Obviously being dual rated would be a huge benefit, but just how much helicopter time do you think there would be? I’m not exactly sure what my path will be after I get my private as finances play a big part, but I know talking to pilots and networking will give me insight and possibly opportunities to go in the right direction. Both ems and corporate flying appeal to me as being home with my family is important.

Thank you so much in advance for reading my email! What your doing is an amazing thing, bringing pilots and ideas together for so many to hear. It’s helped me to realize I’m heading in the right direction by chasing my dream of going to work every day LOVING what I do! Keep up the good work brother!!

Thanks,

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

http://www.uac.aero

http://www.justhelicopters.com

Rotor.org

Whirlygirls.org

Expo, Podcast, Simulator, Simulator Instructor

ACP219 Flight Sim Expo Evan Reiter

April 22, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Flight Sim Expo 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.

Since the new rule requiring an ATP before you can work as an airline pilot, pilots have been trying to find ways to build hours. Some pilots take flying jobs that have no translation to the world of IFR and airline flying.

To regain those critical Instrument flying skills I highly recommend your practicing instrument approaches along with flying in the instrument environment. One recommendation I have is to practice in a simulator to hone your skills before your airline interview and your airline training.

To discuss simulators and the benefits many enthusiasts receive from the use of simulators is Evan Reiter, Co-Founder, Flight Sim Expo. Evan is with the successful Flight Sim Expo for the sim enthusiast and pilot. I think you will find simulators have come a long way and are key to advancing the professional pilot’s career.

Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Flight Sim Expo):

Evan’s interest in flying and his career choice.
Career connections in flight sim.
EMB175 for a regional.
Why we are having issues in airline training with basic instrument skills.
How simulators can benefit both the hobbyist and the professional pilot.
What is Flight Sim Expo.
When is the event?
How much does it cost to register?
Who should you attend the event?
What are some of the advances in simulator technology over the past 10 years that have made it more affordable and accurate.
Air Traffic control integration to the simulator.
Using your simulator to keep current

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/FlightSimExpo/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWpTLXjfwIPl8IP1XMB-Dw

http://www.flightsimexpo.com

Flight Sim Expo On Twitter

Photo Credit: Flight Sim Expo

Air Show, Careers, Podcast, SunN Fun

ACP218 Career Expo Lessons Learned From Sun N Fun 2019

April 15, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Career Expo Lessons Learned. 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.

Today we have a special episode where I discuss experiences from this year’s career expo and Lessons learned for future expos or career fairs. This years Career Expo was a little different in that they asked potential job and career seekers to pre register for times during the event. This was the same as other years except this year they let anyone enter the expo during Sun N Fun. This led to an interesting dynamic and some very good lessons learned.

Announcements:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/vets/
This page has changed. We have added Investor Education For Military Families. This is a link to a section of the Investor Protection Trust.

Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families was recently updated on the website and is downloadable as a pdf. I also have a link in the show notes or simply Click on VETS.

Congratulations RD on your job offer from a regional airline at the Career Expo. Even though most employers don’t advertise this fact they will extend a conditional job offer at the expo if they feel you truly shine as an applicant.

In This Episode We Discuss Career Expo Lessons Learned From Sun N Fun 2019:

Dress for success.
- I know they say casual but that does not mean you.
- You can change during the show into causal cloths after.
- At least wear business casual if you don’t want to wear a suit.
Networking is key.
- Remember everyone’s name you meet.
- If you have someone who can introduce you your success is much greater.
- Walking around with me is not a bad idea since I know many of the recruiters.
Prepare for the expo.
- Follow the stocks.
- Know who is attending by viewing the website.
- Know the key players.
- Know the airlines history.
- Always remember your actions and words will constantly be evaluated.
Bring a one Page resume.
Your first impression is most important.
Be humble and ask questions.
- Even if you are a fighter pilot who has not flown for a while you will need to prove you are current and may need to fly for a regional or even a small plane if it has been a long time.
Even if you are not qualified for the job ask for help. Most want to give you help if you ask.
People hire people
The recruiter is trying to figure out if you are going to fit into the culture of the airline and if someone will be able to sit next to you for 4 days flying in all types of weather.
Be yourself.
Follow up with a simple thank you.
Have fun and enjoy life!

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP217 How Logbook Corrections Affect Hiring

April 1, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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logbook changes How are logbook corrections viewed by a pilot interviewer or interview board as they plan to look over my logbooks? 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:

The new scholarships guide has been updated for March 20, 2019 and is now live. For those who already purchased the guide visit AviationCareersPodcast.com/courses.

Sun N Fun 2019 April 2-7. Listen Live to us at LiveAtc.net/snf and at StuckMicAvCast.com for daily interviews.

Congratulations to Makaio Anderson, who attends Central Florida Aerospace Academy, on his acceptance to attend the EAA Advanced Air Academy 2019 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The EAA Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, sciences, and lore of aviation in both classroom and workshop settings.

They join many other young people, ages 16-18, in this aviation program. Several days of the Academy take place during the world’s largest and most exciting aviation event — EAA AirVenture 2019. Participants in the EAA Air Academy come from around the United States and several foreign countries.

Academy activities will include flight experience, workshops, and classroom study. EAA’s Director of Museum & Museum Education, Bob Campbell, says, “The EAA Air Academy teaches young people new skills and instills a pride of craftsmanship. More importantly, it develops their leadership potential and broadens their understanding of both aviation and themselves. The EAA Air Academy is a benchmark of personal experience . . . and an aviation experience that will last a lifetime.”

Campbell added that “those who are interested in attending any of EAA’s Air Academy Programs, should write to: Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., Resident Education Office, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-3086. Applicants need not be EAA members. The prime consideration is an interest
and enthusiasm for aviation.”

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy

In This Episode We Discuss (How Logbook Corrections Affect Hiring):

Can you provide any advice as to the pro’s and con’s related to having a masters degree for someone potentially seeking to follow in your footsteps?
US citizen wants to start his flying career in Australia.
How are logbook changes viewed by a pilot interviewer or interview board as they plan to look over my logbooks?
Why are regional airlines and majors not able to sponsor work visas for pilots?
If you ever do a podcast on getting into the industry with a past criminal record I’d love to add my 2 cents.
How To Be A Guest New Video Course.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

Three Point Aviation

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html

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Aviation Maintenance Technician, Interview Tips & Advice, Podcast, Questions Answered

ACP216 Aircraft Mechanic Adam Sipe

March 25, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am with an aircraft mechanic Adam Sipe from the AirplaneIntelPodcast.com.

Announcements:

AviationCareersPodcast.com/Courses You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various technical courses online. As a special thanks for listening we have specials in the right column of our website so don’t forget to visit AviationCareersPodcast.com for discount coupons before you buy.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on the podcast please watch our video on how to be a guest on our podcast. You can find the video at the bottom of the show notes or on YouTube.

In This Episode We Discuss (Aircraft Mechanic Adam Sipe):

So you want to be an aircraft mechanic.
Why become an aircraft mechanic.
Pay and Benefits.
How to become a mechanic.
The different types of certifications.
Working conditions.
The different jobs as a mechanic from small business to large airline.
The challenges of being a mechanic.
Why Adam Likes being a mechanic.
Can being a mechanic help those who want to be a pilot?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Bureau of Labor Statistics Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians

Become a Mechanic info by FAA

Airline Pilot, Aviation Training, Careers, Podcast

ACP215 CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot

March 19, 2019 CarlValeri Leave a comment

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are joined by CommutAir Airlines Joey Dhaliwal.

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 (CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot):

1. The highly competitive $22,100 sign on bonus for aviators (most popular with young aviators, CFIs, or those looking to kick off their career with a regional)

Look for University partnerships
C2C program with Ohio University
Paid ATP
Partnered schools

2. United CPP – the fastest and most direct path to United Airlines.

Record 2 years 10 days
Pilots are eligible for United as soon as they are qualified
Ran into two former CPP grads in Denver (great story)
Young seniority list = quickly move up and achieve mainline dreams

3. Rotor Transition Program (RTP)

$22,100 towards their fixed-wing training
Train from anywhere
Open to civilian and military pilots
Eligible for United CPP

4. Captain Accelerated Program (CAP)

Offering experienced pilots immediate upgrades “no-wait.”
$45,000 sign on bonus
Possible the fastest route to United Airlines (start accumulating PIC hours ASAP)

5. Fly While Working (FWW)

A program created for internal company employees who would like to complete their flight training
Paid by CommutAir via the $22,100 sign-on bonus
Great for pilots within 500 hours of their A/R-ATP minimums
Train while you remain employed at CommutAir

6. Australian E-3 Program

Let Australian pilots take advantage of our growth and U.S airline growth
Company sponsors pilots and helps them obtain their E-3 Visa

7. How to meet the team at CommutAir

Socials
Follow on facebook.
Air shows and other events.
Linked-In.
Don’t be afraid to say hello.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

CommutAir Recruiting

https://www.linkedin.com/company/commutair/

CommutAir

Photo Credit: CommutAir

Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Visa Sponsorship):

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In This Episode We Discuss (Pay It Forward):

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Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Pathway Programs):

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Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Changing Careers worried about recession):

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Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Helicopter Careers with Pam Landis):

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Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Flight Sim Expo):

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Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss Career Expo Lessons Learned From Sun N Fun 2019:

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Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (How Logbook Corrections Affect Hiring):

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (Aircraft Mechanic Adam Sipe):

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Announcements:

In This Episode We Discuss (CommutAir – A Program For Every Pilot):

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals