Aviation Careers Podcast

Aviation Careers Podcast episodes:

• 04.15.2024

  ACP389 How To Become An Aviation Mechanic

  If you are interested in a career as an aircraft mechanic I have someone who has seen it all from battlefield maintenance to training under Part 147 in the United States, Brandon Sanders. Today he is going to discuss his...

  
• 04.08.2024

  ACP388 STEM Flights Inspiring Next Generation of Aviation through with Carley Walker

  Inspiring the next generation of pilots is an important mission and an organization that STEM Flights has taken on with a unique approach including donating time including building flight time in the process. Joining me today is Carley Walker, the...

  
• 04.01.2024

  ACP387 Bush Pilot to Airline Pilot : Author Dave Rohee

  Today I have with me someone who is inspiring future and current aviation professionals to pursue their dreams. Dave Rohee is an Author with a variety of experience as a bush pilot, mechanic, and airline pilot. I think hearing his...

  
• 03.22.2024

  ACP386 Aircraft Mechanic Jobs in 2024 with James Spearman

  Are you thinking a job as an aircraft mechanic would fulfill your life goal and provide you and your family with a sustainable income? Today I have with me, James Spearman, a mechanic who is passionate about his job to...

  
• 03.15.2024

  ACP385 DOD SkillBridge : Connecting service members to career job training opportunities with Dave Schantz

  Are you transitioning from active duty to a civilian career but don’t know where to turn? Well, there is a program with people who can help you named the DoD SkillBridge. The program is designed to support transitioning service members...

  
• 03.08.2024

  ACP384 Career 2.0 From Director/Producer to Airline Pilot at 48 With Scott Papera

  If you are thinking of changing careers in your late 40’s but are not sure you have time, I have someone who will inspire you to take off on a journey toward a career you will love. Scott Papera is...

  
• 03.01.2024

  ACP383 Airport Operations Specialist Tim Nickel discusses Student Internships, Networking, and Scholarships

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Networking is vital to moving forward with your aviation career. Joining me today is Tim Nickel who at a young age was able to use networking to land an internship...

  
• 02.23.2024

  ACP382 Air Traffic Controller and Life Coach Dawn Whyte

  Have you ever wondered what being an air traffic controller is like? Today I have Dawn Whyte, an air traffic controller with over 30 years of experience who inspires others through her career coaching. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please...

  
• 02.11.2024

  ACP381 Pilot Shortage 2024 Edition

  It is that time of year again to discuss the pilot shortage. This episode was inspired by a recent question from our contact page so if you have questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write us at: [email protected] or visit...

  
• 01.28.2024

  ACP380 Should I build Turbine PIC SEL vs Turbine SIC MEL?

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today I answer your questions from our contact page. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at [email protected] or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Free Scholarships Guide: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/ Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/AviationCareersPodcast/ https://twitter.com/FlyingCareers...

  
• 01.20.2024

  ACP379 Leapfrog To The Legacies

  What is the concept of leapfrogging and how can it help you accelerate your career path to the legacies? Today I will explain leapfrogging to the legacies and what the advantages and disadvantages are. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please...

  
• 01.12.2024

  ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024

  As airlines announce they will reduce the number of pilots they hire in 2024 how can you make yourself more competitive so you can get hired when others are not? In this episode, we will give you 12 actions you...

  
• 01.04.2024

  ACP377 10 Items To Buy With Your Amazon Gift Card That Will Help Your Career

  Take one step today to enhance your career goal with the gift card you received this holiday! Welcome to our annual recommendation on how to spend your Amazon Gift Card and Enhance your career! Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please...

  
• 12.21.2023

  ACP376 Chris Dunn The Flying Weatherman: Career Update

  Today we have a former guest, weatherman turned passionate aviation professional Chris Dunn, with a career update.  Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at [email protected].  Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the...

  
• 12.13.2023

  ACP375 Your Journey Is Unique.

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail and discuss why you should not compare yourself to others on social media, especially YouTube. Before we begin a few announcements. Questions, comments, or inspirational...

  
• 12.10.2023

  ACP374 Facts About Addiction And Your Medical: HIMS Program Explained

  Today we have an aviation attorney to discuss what the HIMS program is and how participation can affect your career.  If you want to ask a question visit the following:  http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or [email protected]  Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The...

  
• 11.02.2023

  ACP373 Considering A Career Change And Don’t Know The End Goal?

  Considering a career change into aviation and not sure what you your goal looks like? In this episode we discuss how to better stay focused on your goal of becoming a pilot without getting distracted or discouraged. If you want...

  
• 10.23.2023

  ACP372 Will going to a small college and getting a Restricted ATP reduce my chances of getting hired?

  If you want to ask a question visit: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or [email protected] Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC you can find www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away 50 scholarship guides. You can get yours...

  
• 09.27.2023

  ACP371 Don’t Let Past Medical Issues Prevent You From Pursuing Your Dream!

  Do you think you can’t become a pilot due to a past medical issue? You might be surprised at what can and cannot affect your medical. Today we will discuss why you should not let a past medical issue prevent...

  
• 09.21.2023

  ACP370 Airline Career Pilot Programs Explained

  Today we answer a question concerning airline career programs. They come with many names including pathway, flow-through, gateway, destinations, and many more. In this episode, I will try to explain the benefits and challenges of these programs coming up next....

  
• 09.14.2023

  ACP369 Commuting Pros and Cons

  What is it like to be a crew member commuting to work? Whether you are a pilot, flight attendant, mechanic, or other work group that is able to commute to work there are both challenges and benefits to commuting. In...

  
• 09.06.2023

  ACP368 How Social Media Can Ruin Your Career

  After decades of counseling pilots, I have seen many people ruin a great career through their actions and posts on social media. Today we want to help you avoid the pitfalls of social media and give advice on how you...

  
• 08.08.2023

  ACP367 Career Change Dollars and Sense

  Many listeners ask if they can afford to change careers and become pilots. To answer this question I prepared this presentation to discuss how much pilots make and if a change makes sense for you. If you want to ask...

  
• 07.30.2023

  ACP366 Your Medical Has Been Deferred Now What?

  Has your medical been deferred or do you fear having a deferral? Well, fret no more. Today I have with me aviation attorney Chris Pezalla to discuss deferrals and how to navigate your way through the FAA process of successfully...

  
• 06.23.2023

  ACP365 Pass Your Checkride with Examiner Seth Lake

  If you are preparing for a check ride at the airline or you are preparing for your private pilot check ride we all have similar challenges from an academic and psychological standpoint. Today I have with me Seth Lake, an...

  
• 04.20.2023

  ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun 2023

  In today’s episode, we speak with Nate Mitich an inspirational aviator who has a special announcement about his aviation career he made during Sun N Fun. Nate is the pilot who was building hours in his airplane and traced a...

  
• 03.15.2023

  ACP363 Getting started at 39 – The Rumors and the Spouse

  In today’s episode, we discuss the truth about Airline schedules and pilot earnings. This comes from [email protected] and from the YouTube Channel Comments. If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Patrons Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: Thank you...

  
• 03.08.2023

  ACP362 Pilot Shortage Explained: 2023 Edition

  For the past 20 years, I have been asked to explain THE Pilot Shortage as if it was a thing. The truth of the matter is we have had shortages and  If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/...

  
• 03.01.2023

  ACP361 Are You An Aviation Entrepreneur?

  Is an airline career not for you? Want the freedom a business gives you? You should consider becoming an Aviation Entrepreneur. Joining me today to discuss aviation entrepreneurship is Eric Crump Director of The Aerospace Center For Excellence. If you...

  
• 02.17.2023

  ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old?

  ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old? In today’s episode, we answer the question “What is the best path from zero to hero? If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving...

  
• 01.28.2023

  ACP359 Would my time be better spent simply buying a plane and flying?

  Today I answer the question: “Would my time be better spent simply buying a plane and flying?” Sponsor: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training...

  
• 01.09.2023

  ACP358 Music as A Side Hustle To My Flying Job and other questions answered.

  Today we answer the question: “ Can you have a side hustle as a musician and be a pilot?” answer your questions. Sponsor: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some...

  
• 12.28.2022

  ACP357 Challenges Of Paying For Your Flight Training with Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers

  Today we have a special guest Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers. Their mission is to help those who want to pursue careers in aviation but struggle due to the high entry costs. They are a nonprofit organization focused on helping...

  
• 12.21.2022

  ACP356 What Degree Do I Need To Become a Pilot

  Click Here To Watch This Episode On YouTube But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: [email protected]....

  
• 11.22.2022

  ACP355 True Tales From The Golden Age Of Flying: A Flight Attendant’s Perspective

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question: What was it like to be a flight attendant during the Golden Age Of Flying? I have flown with many former TWA flight attendants and...

  
• 10.21.2022

  ACP354 Bidding For Success

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we focus on how to successfully bid on your airline schedule. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and...

  
• 10.13.2022

  ACP353 Degree Vs Flight Time: What Is More Important?

  ACP353 Degree Vs Flight Time: What Is More Important? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the importance of a degree vs Flight Time. But before we begin, if you want to be a...

  
• 09.26.2022

  ACP352 Life of a 767 Cargo Pilot with Josh Meznarich

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the lifestyle of a 767 Cargo Pilot with Josh Meznarich. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast...

  
• 09.14.2022

  ACP351 What If I Reach The Wrong Goal In My Career?

  Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAKempdiyWQ But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: [email protected]. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/ Listener Mail: One...

  
• 08.16.2022

  ACP350 Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth the effort?

  In today’s episode we answer the question: Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth the effort? If you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you...

  
• 08.07.2022

  ACP349 Turbulence Ahead: What the Great Resignation means for the Aviation Industry

  Joining me today is Arpad Szakal, author of the article Turbulence Ahead: What the ’Great Resignation’ means for the Aviation Industry. I am excited to talk to Arpad about this article and discuss the future of hiring in the aviation...

  
• 07.29.2022

  ACP348 Flying As A Flight Inspection Pilot with Russ Roslewski

  Joining me today is Russ Roslewski, Co-Host of Stuck Mic AvCast. He has taken the next step in his aviation career and secured a job as a Flight Inspection Pilot for a government agency. Russ is a very experienced pilot,...

  
• 07.24.2022

  ACP347 From Housekeeper to Jet Pilot: A Story of Persistence

  Joining me today is Mary (Julieta) Triana Vasquez better known as https://www.instagram.com/capijulieta/ on Instagram. I have been following Mary’s career for many years and she is one of the best examples of how persistence in your aviation career can pay...

  
• 07.01.2022

  ACP346 Flight Operations and Ferry Flying

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me today is Brianna Dittman to discuss careers in Flight Operations and Ferry flying. But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please...

  
• 06.06.2022

  ACP345 Yes, You Can Become A Pilot at 45 or Older!

  Today we answer the question: how do I start a career at 45 years old? Thank you to our listener who wrote into [email protected]  If you have a question leave on in the comments below or write us directly at:...

  
• 05.09.2022

  ACP344 Why You Should Join Women In Aviation with Brianna Dittman

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. In today’s episode I interview Flight Operations Administrator Brianna Dittman to discuss why you should join Women In Aviation and how to start your own chapter. If you have a...

  
• 04.27.2022

  ACP343 Time Or Money. What Is More Important For My Pilot Career?

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. In today’s episode, we discuss if it is more important to build hours or get the best paying job flying in your career. If you have a question leave on...

  
• 03.15.2022

  ACP342 What Degree Do I Need To Become An Airline Pilot?

  In today’s episode, we discuss the type of degree You need to become an airline pilot. If you have a question leave on in the comments below or write us directly at: [email protected]  All of these questions today come from...

  
• 03.03.2022

  ACP341 Is Corporate or Part 121 Airlines Better For A Career Change at 50?

  In today’s episode, we discuss if it is better to go the 121 our corporate aviation route as a pilot over 50.  Please visit our sponsors at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Free Want to become a sponsor please visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/ Questions? e-mail us at:...

  
• 02.02.2022

  ACP340 Aviation Gives Back with Matt Duginski

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me today is Matt Duginski to discuss his new passion project Aviation Gives Back. First, a few words from our sponsors on Patreon and especially Kenyon who to date...