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Are you too old to fly? Will an additional degree help you with your piloting career? What direction should you take in your training? These questions and more will be answered in this episode of Aviation Careers podcast.
Welcome to episode 97. Joining me is Eric Crump; flight instructor, college professor, and Aerospace Director at Polk State College. Today we will answer your questions concerning your aerospace career.
Announcements:
Polk State College Flight Team wins awards at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Regionals. Membership in a flight team is rewarding, teaches how to win with integrity, and is helpful towards advancing your career.
The new ebook version of the Aerospace Scholarships 2015 is available for download. The version is completely revamped and is much easier to use. Go to AerospaceScholarships.com to get your copy. Members of the website can download the PDF file for free.
The electronic PDF version of the book Aerospace Scholarships 2016 will be available for purchase online for $10 and will include ALL quarterly updates throughout the year! Advanced purchase will include a copy of the 2015 Aerospace Scholarships Book. Available soon at AerospaceScholarships.com.
Listener Mail:
- I am a 35-year-old husband and father of two. I’m worried that I’m too old to be competitive in the marketplace.
- Am I too old to become a major airline pilot?
- Would I be able to make enough as a regional pilot to support a family?
- If being a pilot is out of the picture, are there other career paths in aviation?
- Should I get an additional college degree in aviation?
- Should I pursue a 10-month aviation flight school program?
- Should I join an Ab Initio cadet program and fly the right seat of an A320?
- I would like to set myself up to fly for a major airline.
- Should I attend flight school and college in a good weather environment such as Florida and move out of the cold north?
- I am 28 years old and struggling to make a decision on what to do next.
- I want to be a competent safe pilot, share my love of flying with others, and get paid.
When someone is injured and in need of assistance, the first thing many people think of is an ambulance to rush them to the airport. What happens when the victim is in a remote location or stuck in heavy traffic, or the hospital is too far away? This is where the Air Ambulance comes in.
Thinking of becoming an airline pilot? Most pilots will work for a regional airline before moving onto the majors. Which regional should you work for?
I was stuck in traffic on route 80 in New Jersey thinking: “why aren’t we moving?” Then in the distance I could hear the sound of a helicopter as it approached and then flew toward the flashing lights ahead. Moments later after circling the helicopter was on the ground. It was then that I thought to myself: “I sure hope I never need to use that helicopter, but I’m sure glad it is there if I need it.”
I am concerned about the current pilot shortage, or should I say lack of qualified pilots available for hire. This is the only industry we can’t call a pilot shortage a pilot shortage for political reasons. But that is a topic for another podcast and you can listen to my discussion by clicking on the pilot shortage tab on the homepage of this website or click on 
Ever wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast.
Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying experience includes 5500 hours in airplanes and over 1300 hours as an instructor.
