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With the growth in the number of federal job openings related to aviation you might want to satisfy your passion for aviation and serve your country at the same time. There are many benefits and rewards to working for the government but how does one go about finding jobs and applying?
Today I have with me Russ Roslewski who has had much experience both in applying and screening applicants applying for government jobs. Russ is a Flight instructor and federal employee. He will help us discover how you can successfully land the government job that will fulfill your aviation passion.
Russ and I Discuss:
- Benefits of working for the government
- The variety of jobs available related to aviation.
- How to find what government jobs are available.
- How to apply for a government job.
- Advice on making your resume stand out.
- The interview process
- Veterans’ preference
- Example job listings
Links:
USA Jobs
USA.gov Government Jobs
How Do I Apply For A Federal Job? USAJobs.gov
USAJobs.gov Pay and Benefits
Veterans Preference
Scholarship Of The Week:
Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship – Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA)
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Eric Crump and I answer questions and discuss listener mail. If you have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode please send them to us by visiting
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Eric And I Discuss The Following Listener Mail:
- Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot?
- Would it be better finding a job in the US flying a twin turboprop SIC (Second In Command) or PIC (Pilot in Command) time in a single engine turboprop?
- Should paying off student loans outweigh building twin time?
- How many multi-engine hours do the regional airlines require?
- Is there scholarship or assistance money for those pilots who are older and not in college?
- A Listener takes ones step towards his goal by working on the King Schools Program Online.
- A listener relates how he was awarded two scholarships to help with his training costs.
- What books do you recommend I read?
- What advice would you have for a Canadian pilot who wants to immigrate to the United States and fly for the airlines?
Links:
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