Aviation Careers Podcast

Can you combine your passion for aviation with your passion for writing? The person I have with me today says yes. If you have listened to this show for any time you know we advocate designing a career to fulfill your passions in life. Both my guest and I have accomplished this goal. I love […] The post ACP059 – How To Become An Aviation Journalist with Ian Twombly of Flight Training Magazine appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to a question and answer episode with Tom Wachowski. We have many interesting questions and comments from listeners. If you want your question answered on this show click on the contact tab above. We enjoy answering your questions and helping you achieve your career goal! One action you can take in your journey towards […] The post ACP058 – Surround Yourself With Positive People appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Can you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you. Today I am […] The post ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

This episode 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 AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact. Eric And I Discuss The Following Listener Mail: Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot? Would it […] The post ACP056 – Quality Family Life As An Airline Pilot? Single Engine time versus Multi Engine Time. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

For the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as  the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of  the most […] The post ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller and The Finer Points of Flying appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I am excited to have with me someone who is truly passionate about aviation and will be able to help answer many of your questions concerning various flying jobs. One recurring question I receive from you the listener is this: “are you still passionate about aviation even after many years as an airline pilot?”. To […] The post ACP054 – A320 Captain and Alaska Bush Pilot – Cap’n Aux appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

We are back from Sun N Fun and had a wonderful time. One thing I am very excited about is the ability to participate in the first annual Job Fair. I spent many hours speaking with applicants and wandering around to the various job booths. Through observation and interaction with applicants I was reminded how […] The post ACP053 – The Successful Job Fair – An Applicant’s Guide appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Carl and Eric talk about bridging the gap from low time to airline pilot. Additionally, we have encouraging stories from pilots who have taken the next step towards their career goal. Listener Mail: If airlines want to farm out their regional operations, how are they going to do that when regional carriers don’t have enough […] The post ACP052 – Bridging the Gap, Exploring the 727 at Sun N Fun, and Moving Forward With Your Career. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP051 – Air Traffic Control, Air Force Academy, Working For The FAA, and Part Time Flight Instructing with Russ Roslewski appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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”. […] The post ACP050 – The Truth About The Pilot Shortage appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP049 – Accelerated Pilot Training And Time Building appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP048 – Airline Cargo Specialist and Revenue Management Careers with Jesse Ziglar appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP047 – 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP045 – Airline Pilot – Stressful, Dangerous, and Boring? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP044 – Career Questions with Tom Wachowski Creator of The Pilot Jobs Book appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP043 Think Outside The Box with Len Costa of Practical Guide To Winter Flying appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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 […] The post ACP042 – Integrity In Your Life And Your Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Eric Crump the Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College  is an experienced pilot and has had years of experience helping people achieve success in their aviation career. Eric and I discuss the following listener mail: An aviation maintenance student wants to know job prospects for pilots and mechanics. A 38 year with a family […] The post ACP041 – “Don’t Let The Effort Keep You From Your Goal” Listener Mail With Eric Crump appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

What does an aircraft scheduler do? How do you become a flight dispatcher? What is it like to be a corporate flight attendant? What jobs are available in all of these fields? I am excited today to have with me someone who can help answer these questions. His name is Daniel Slapo and he has […] The post ACP040 – How To Get Your FAA Dispatcher Certificate; Corporate Flight Attendant Jobs with ExecuJet Flight Coordinator Daniel Slapo appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.