ACP051 – Air Traffic Control, Air Force Academy, Working For The FAA, and Part Time Flight Instructing with Russ Roslewski

March 14, 2014

Want to know what it is like to work in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller or manager? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design approaches? Thinking of working part time as a college professor or flight instructor? Today I have with me someone who has experience in all […]

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ACP050 – The Truth About The Pilot Shortage

March 7, 2014

In this episode we answer one question: What is the truth about the pilot shortage? We Discuss: Taking politics out of the pilot shortage equation. The truth about low starting wages in aviation and why I feel that will not change. Changing the name of the pilot shortage to a “limited supply of qualified pilots”. […]

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ACP049 – Accelerated Pilot Training And Time Building

February 21, 2014

We often receive questions concerning the advantages of accelerated pilot training and time building programs. Today I have with me to discuss this topic, Eric Crump, Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College. Advantages of Accelerated Pilot Training: Obtain all of your pilot certificates in as little as six months. Structured education. Topics learned stay […]

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ACP048 – Airline Cargo Specialist and Revenue Management Careers with Jesse Ziglar

February 14, 2014

We spend the majority of the time on this show discussing piloting jobs due to the highly specific training required and the large investment of time and money. But there are many other jobs in aviation which are challenging, lucrative, and interesting. A large portion of the airlines revenue is generated by shipping cargo. Many […]

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ACP047 – 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot

February 7, 2014

10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot: Go exploring instead of sitting in the hotel room. Get a hobby. Become involved in a charity. Take some time off. Pay it forward by helping others with their career Get involved in General Aviation. Stay as far away from Aviation As possible on your days […]

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ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage

January 31, 2014

Ten Things You Should NOT do during this pilot shortage: Burn your bridges. Turn down interviews. Don’t show up for the interview. Show up for the interview with a bad attitude or overconfident. Think this pilot shortage will never end because they always do. Turn down a flying job because you are waiting for something […]

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ACP045 – Airline Pilot – Stressful, Dangerous, and Boring?

January 11, 2014

We Discuss: ATC Contract Towers. Why airline pilot is listed as the most stressful and most dangerous job. Is Being an Airline Pilot Boring? Listener Mail: A listener who wants to become an astronaut asks:  Should I join the Air Force and gain flight experience and then apply to test pilot school?  Is it possible […]

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ACP044 – Career Questions with Tom Wachowski Creator of The Pilot Jobs Book

December 18, 2013

Welcome to Episode 44 of the podcast where we help you achieve your career goal. Today I have with me a frequent co host, Tom Wachowski, who is a corporate pilot and creator of the Pilot Jobs Book. Tom is going to help me answer listener mail and also describe a tool he has created […]

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ACP043 Think Outside The Box with Len Costa of Practical Guide To Winter Flying

November 11, 2013

Welcome to Episode 43. We are committed to helping you obtain your career goal through answering your questions and giving you an inside look into aviation careers. Now we are ready to take the next step with supplying you with some tools to help you move towards your career goal. One of the most exciting […]

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ACP042 – Integrity In Your Life And Your Career

October 11, 2013

Today we continue our question and answer session with Eric Crump from Episode 41.  Listener Mail:  I always wanted to be a pilot but since unmanned aircraft have taken the skies do you think that computers will take over pilots in my lifetime?     If I am able to get 500 hours of turbine part 135 […]

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