Aviation Careers Podcast

Welcome to episode 39. Today I have with me former Coast Guard helicopter pilot and Navy flight instructor Steve Vigus. Steve has a varied background and many interests including a passion for automobiles. I am really excited to listen as Steve takes us inside the cockpit of a Coast Guard Helicopter pilot on a rescue […] The post ACP039 – Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Steven Vigus appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In episode 38 we continue to answer listener e-mail with Tom Wachowski. Tom is a corporate pilot who also flew for the airlines and brings a unique perspective to this podcast. The following are the questions we answer during the episode: I have been pulled away from aviation. What is the best way to get […] The post ACP038 – Don’t Listen To The Naysayers appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In episode 37 we answer listener questions with Tom Wachowski. If you have a question or need advice about your career please click on the Contact page and submit your question. We will answer your question directly and share the answer in an upcoming episode to help others who are listening. Today I have with […] The post ACP037 – Is It Too Late, Flying Club vs 141, What University Should I Choose, Scholarships, Starting Over. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Are you a military pilot thinking of making the jump to the airlines? Do you think you might wait until retirement before making the jump to the airlines? There are some pro’s and con’s of both staying in the military and leaving for the airlines. For over a decade I assisted military pilots with leaves […] The post ACP036 – Should You Leave The Military To Become An Airline Pilot? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 35 of Aviation Careers Podcast where we help you achieve your career goals and give you an inside view of various careers in aviation. Many pilots have an interest in technology and computers. Many times people change careers from computers to aviation, as I did. Some people are able to successfully combine […] The post From Computers to the Cockpit with Embraer 170 Captain Chris Olson, Developer of Bingo Fuel – ACP035 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Aviation training is constantly evolving producing both safer and well rounded aviators. Today I am excited to have with me an innovator in the field of aviation training, Eric Crump the Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College. Eric’s passion for aviation is immediately apparent. From the moment I met Eric at Sun N Fun […] The post Better Aviation Training With Eric Crump – Aerospace Program Director Polk State College – ACP034 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 33. This is  the podcast where we give you an inside look at aviation careers and motivate you to achieve your career goals!  I am really excited to be bringing you this episode because my guest today is a friend and fellow aviator who is passionate about flying and he will help […] The post Flying The World As A Corporate Pilot With Chris Thren – ACP033 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 32. I hope you enjoyed the last two episodes full of interviews from  the 2013 Sun N Fun Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. I enjoyed interviewing these passionate people as they talked about aviation careers.  If you really want to hear some motivating interviews of some truly inspirational aviators make sure […] The post ACP032 – Listener Mail with Tom Wachowski appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 31. Today’s episode is the second part of the inspirational aviation career interviews from Sun N Fun 2013.  Sun ’n Fun’s mission is to preserve and enhance  the future of flight through world-class events while inspiring and educating people of all ages. To learn more about Sun N Fun please listen to episode 30 […] The post ACP031 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – Interviews From Sun N Fun 2013 – Part 2 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 30. This is the podcast where we give you an inside look at aviation careers. I am excited to be speaking with you today for two reasons. First, I have completed my training on the Airbus A320 and am able to focus on bringing you inspirational and educational content on a more […] The post ACP030 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – JetBlue and Sun N Fun 2013. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

If you walked up to a stranger and said you were a pilot they would probably imagine flying a large airline across the world to exotic locations. If you listen to this podcast on a regular basis you realize there are many pilot jobs other than that of a major airline pilot. But what is […] The post ACP029 – Flying As A Captain For A Major Airline With Jeff Nielsen Of The Airline Pilot Guy Podcast appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Most of our discussion is of careers in commercial aviation but there are numerous jobs with the Federal Government. One of the more fascinating jobs is investigating accidents. Today I have with me someone from the National Transportation Safety Board to discuss the job of accident investigator and the various federal jobs relating to aviation. […] The post ACP028 – Federal Government Careers With NTSB Accident Investigator Bill English. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

One of the best aspects of a career in aviation is that you are surrounded by people who are passionate about their vocation.  Today I have with me a person who is passionate about his career of designing repairs to airliners which have been damaged as an Aerospace Engineer. Did you know fixing a damaged […] The post Designing Repairs On Damaged Jets with Aerospace Engineer Walter Chan – ACP027 appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

In Episode 23 we discussed the 10 reasons why you Should NOT become an airline pilot. If these ten reasons are not negative and in some cases positive then you are a prime candidate to become an airline pilot. In this episode we take a more positive stance and discuss the ten reasons you SHOULD become […] The post ACP026 – Ten Reasons You SHOULD Become An Airline Pilot With Len Costa From The Stuck Mic AvCast. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many Air Force pilots transition to a career as an airline pilot.  Some have successful careers as a general aviation pilot. Dave Coffman is an accomplished pilot who has taken his experience as an Air Force fighter pilot flying for the Thunderbirds and has built a successful general aviation business. Dave describes how he made […] The post ACP025 – Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream – From Air Force Thunderbird Pilot To General Aviation Pilot With Dave Coffman appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

It has been said that the passion for aviation is an incurable disease which is treated by hours of flying. Well one person who you can tell has been bitten by the aviation “bug” is Paul D’Auria. When I first met Paul his childlike smile as he talked about aviation made me realize this person […] The post ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Flight Instructor appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I spent a few days dropping my business cards off at flight schools and fixed base operators and I have come to a striking conclusion. Airports and flight schools can be the worst place to go if you want advice on becoming an airline pilot. Let me explain. I like to leave cards at the […] The post ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answered with Tom Wachowski. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

If you want to play a key role in designing the next generation of aircraft and you have an interest in math and science, an aerospace engineering job might interest you. Aerospace engineers develop the new technologies in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft. Today I have with me someone who can help us understand what […] The post ACP022 Designing Tomorrow’s Airplanes With Aerospace Engineer Alan Lawless appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever watch an episode of COPS or an old rerun of CHIPS and wonder what it would be like to be a police officer chasing the bad guys? Well for me I never wanted to chase anyone in a patrol car but sure thought it would be cool to be the person in the helicopter […] The post ACP021: Adventures Of A Police Helicopter Pilot; Interview with Darryl J. Kimball appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

If you are preparing for a job interview then this episode is for you. I will share with you the key elements to a successful interview. To help me with this process I am excited to have with me Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com. JSfirm.com creates aviation opportunities by having one of the most extensive listings […] The post ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.