Aviation Careers Podcast

Wonder what it would be like to be an Air Force Test Pilot?  Thinking of a career as a pilot in the military?  Maybe you want a career in one of the various aviation career fields in the military. Today I have with me someone who has accomplished all of these goals. Our guest today […] The post ACP019 You Can Be A Test Pilot, Military Aviation Careers, Interview With Mark Jones appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Do you you want to combine a challenging and exciting career in sales and flying? One way to combine the two passions are by becoming a pilot and selling airplanes. You can have the best of both worlds. Our guest today will describe how he is able to combine both careers. Today I have with […] The post ACP018 Aircraft Sales, Interview with Chris Findley of My Flight Coach appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many look upon the flight instructor position as a stepping stone towards another career goal while earning poverty level wages. Other instructors are able to command six figure incomes and pursue a fulfilling career helping create knowledgeable and safe pilots. One of the misconceptions in the aviation industry is that flight instructors will always make […] The post ACP017 – The Successful Flight Instructor, Interview with Max Trescott 2008 National Flight Instructor Of The Year appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I am excited to bring you a new perspective on aviation careers from someone who worked as an airline pilot and discovered a new calling in life. One of the benefits of working for the airlines as a flight crewmember is the large number of days off. Some relax or travel on their days off […] The post ACP016 Building A Business While Working For The Airlines, Interview With Justin Lukasavige of Coach Radio appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 15. Ever wonder what it is like to be a flight attendant? Well today I am excited to have my first flight attendant on Aviation Careers Podcast to help us understand the exciting career of a flight attendant. In today’s show we discuss pursuing a career as a flight attendant. I am […] The post ACP015 Flight Attendant Careers, Interview With Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome aboard Episode 14. I am excited you are joining me today on a journey through the world of Business and Private Aviation. Most use the term corporate aviation to describe this type of flying because corporations and individuals that own corporations utilize business aircraft. Some Examples of Business Aviation Usage from the NBAA.org website: […] The post ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Hello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much […] The post ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 12 and thanks for listening. Today we are going to be talking about Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs. I am really excited to spend some time with you today to talk about the interesting and diverse aviation career field. Whether you are in your car, on your way to work, working out in […] The post ACP012 – Job Prospects: Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs, Interview With Flight Time Radio appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 11 of Aviation Careers Podcast. We all hear about the opportunities for flying in China but what is it really like to fly and work in China? To help you better understand the opportunities and the unique culture of the Chinese people I have with me today Dave Ross. Dave is the […] The post ACP011-Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever want to know what it takes to upgrade to Captain at the airlines? Upgrading to Captain is one of the more challenging events in a pilot’s flying career. The transition to flying as first officer to pilot in command is more than a simple checkride. The process of becoming a Captain takes weeks of […] The post ACP010 – How To Prepare For Upgrading to Captain At The Airlines, Flying the Embraer 145, A Midlife Career Change appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 009 of Aviation Careers Podcast. Ever wonder what it is like flying the Embraer 190 as an airline pilot?  Did you know that some airline pilots don’t spend nights in hotels but instead sleep at home every night?  Most pilots work full time but some have many days off and are able to […] The post ACP009 – Flying The Embraer 190, Some Airline Pilots Are Home Every Night, V1 Clothing, and Mental Math For Pilots appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Pilots are fascinating people because they are goal oriented and have many interests. If you find you have a passion for flying but have other interests in life, a career in aviation can still be for you. One of the wonderful things about flying for the airlines are my days off. Some months I have […] The post Episode 008 – Combining a Flying Career with Another Career Interview with Jamie Beckett, Publisher of Flight Monkeys appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever wonder why you don’t see many female pilots? I never truly reflected on this fact until one day while boarding the plane a young girl pointed at the First Officer and said “Look Mom A Girl Pilot!” She then turned to me and said nothing. Upon further reflection I realized a man with silver […] The post Episode 007 – Why The Low Number Of Female Pilots?; Interview With Lynda Meeks Founder Of Girls With Wings appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Do you have an interest in becoming both a pilot and a mechanic? You would be surprised how many pilots hold a mechanic’s license. There are some advantages to being both. I discuss: How you can be an operational asset because you can repair items which break and a mechanic is miles from your location. […] The post Episode 006 – Career Prospects Are Good for Both Pilots And Mechanics, A Panel Discussion with Guests From National Aviation Academy. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

For those of us passionate about aviation there are a modicum of positions which allow us to foster our passion even if you don’t want to fly. As a matter of fact most aviation jobs are non flying positions. There is a wide variety of jobs available with the airlines and other businesses and government […] The post Episode 005 – Most Aviation Career positions are non flying; Interview with Max Flight a manager with a large aircraft engine manufacturer. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

The majority of the pilots at the major airlines have a four year degree so to be competitive you should get your degree. Should you get a degree in aviation or in another field you are interested in? This episode will take on a different format. Instead of having a guest I will share with […] The post Episode 004: College Degree Choices, Interview With Airplane Geeks, and What Color Is Your Parachute. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Thinking of flight instructing part time? Today we will address the many benefits and challenges you will face. There are many reasons why you might choose to flight instruct part time which include: You have a career you enjoy but want to share your passion for flying in a more profound way. You are an […] The post Episode 003 – How to be a Successful Part Time Flight Instructor appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode we will discuss: What the term seniority means and how it impacts everyone involved in aviation. The “age 65 rule “ and why it is affecting the pending pilot shortage. What you should be reading if you plan on flying jets or more […] The post Episode 002 – Seniority, Age 65 and the Pending Pilot Shortage, Interview with a professional flight simulator instructor, and a product recommendation to enhance your flying career. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Aviation Careers Podcast. My name is Carl Valeri and I blog at ExpertAviator.com.  There has been much discussion in the news about the pending pilot shortage.  Is this pilot shortage which has been promoted amongst the aviation career websites, media, and the flight schools a real problem? This podcast will discuss: Information concerning […] The post Episode 001 – Welcome To Aviation Careers Podcast. Why Should You Choose an Aviation Career? Interview with an expatriate pilot flying overseas. Recommended Products and Services. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.