Aviation Careers Podcast

Welcome to episode 99 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at many aerospace careers and help you achieve your career goals. Joining me today is Paul Grieco, scholarship analyst and interview prep consultant; and Tom Wachowski host of The Private Jet Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Recurrent Training,  Living on starting […] The post ACP099 – Recurrent Training. Living on starting pay, and Flying During the Holidays. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

What is the best type of turbine time on your path to the majors? Welcome To Episode 98. We will answer this and many more questions in another episode where we answer your questions. Joining me today is Paul Grieco, airline pilot, nurse, and scholarships analyst. What is the best type of turbine time and […] The post ACP098 What Is The Best Type Of Turbine Time? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Are you too old to fly? Will an additional degree help you with your piloting career?  What direction should you take in your training? These questions and more will be answered in this episode of Aviation Careers podcast. Welcome to episode 97. Joining me is Eric Crump; flight instructor, college professor, and Aerospace Director at […] The post ACP097 Too old to fly? Will an Additional Degree Help Your Pilot Career? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

When someone is injured and in need of assistance, the first thing many people think of is an ambulance to rush them to the airport. What happens when the victim is in a remote location, or stuck in heavy traffic, or the hospital is too far away? This is where the Air Ambulance comes in. Sal […] The post ACP096 Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot Sal Fragoso appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

We recently received a number of  listener questions asking “what is Ab Initio flight training?” Ab Initio is normally used by carriers outside the United States, but with the current shortage of qualified pilots some airlines are considering their own flight training programs. This is why we are beginning to hear more about Ab Initio and other type […] The post ACP095 What is Ab Initio Flight Training? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Thinking of becoming an airline pilot? Most pilots will work for a regional airline before moving onto the majors. Which regional should you work for? Welcome to Episode 94. Today I have with me someone who feels you should work for ExpressJet Airlines. Welcome back to the show Robert Guyer. Joining Robert are other members of […] The post ACP094 ExpressJet Airlines Pilot Interview appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I was stuck in traffic on route 80 in New Jersey thinking: “why aren’t we moving?” Then in the distance I could hear the sound of a helicopter as it approached and then flew toward the flashing lights ahead. Moments later after circling the helicopter was on the ground. It was then that I thought […] The post ACP093 How To Become a Flight Nurse With Paul Grieco RN appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Many times I dreamed of hovering above the Earth looking down upon my home, where I went to school, or simply watching dolphins play in the azure waters below. One way I have realized this dream is by flying a helicopter. The helicopter is a unique aircraft; transporting people to unique locations, allowing us to […] The post ACP092 How to Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Pam Landis of Ocean Helicopters appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I am concerned about the current pilot shortage, or should I say lack of qualified pilots available for hire. This is the only industry we can’t call a pilot shortage a pilot shortage for political reasons. But that is a topic for another podcast and you can listen to my discussion by clicking on the […] The post ACP091 How To Avoid Complacency In Your Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Ever wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast. Welcome to episode 90 I have joining me two special aviators. First, our host and private jet flying expert, Tom Wachowski. Also joining us today […] The post ACP090 – What Pilots Eat While Flying and Career Questions Answered appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying […] The post ACP089 A Creative Approach To Surviving An Aviation Downturn appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 88. I’m here with Tom Wachowski and Eric Crump to discuss how you can stay positive when all you hear is negativity. I encourage you to view the video I posted in episode 038 of Arnold Schwartzenaeger about not listening to the “naysayers”. It’s very inspiring and is key to our discussion in this episode. […] The post ACP088 Carl’s Theory of Negativity and How to Stay Positive appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Is a career flying, fixing, or supporting drones in your career future? Today I am joined by Ryan Wallace from Polk State College to discuss the career opportunities in the world of Commercial Drones. Ryan is a professor of Aeronautical Science and is actively involved in the local Unmanned Aircraft System Community. Ryan and I […] The post ACP087 Drones and Your Aviation Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Do you have a social media policy for your career? Welcome to the podcast where we inform, motivate, and give you an inside look at the many aviation careers. Some of our favorite co hosts join us. First , Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviation educator. We also have Tom Wachowski, […] The post ACP086 Social Media and Your Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 85. I speak with many pilots who have left the airlines for various reasons including work schedule, layoffs, furloughs, and the low initial pay.  Often many former airline pilots miss the flying and challenges of being an airline pilot. Today I have with me Travis Watson, an experienced skydiver and pilot who […] The post ACP085 Restarting Your Airline Career with Travis Watson appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 84. The goal of this podcast is to inform, entertain, and motivate you to achieve your career goal. We to bring you the viewpoint of all those involved with careers in aviation and aerospace.  Although we primarily focus on the positive aspects of a career in aviation and specifically as an airline […] The post ACP084 Pilots On Food Stamps with Ben Mandell appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 83 where we discuss obtaining money for training through scholarships. Announcements: Aerospace Scholarships 2015 is available as an e-book. New pricing for the website beginning June 1, 2015. Listen to us live from Sun N Fun 2015 In This episode we discuss: Various methods of paying for your training. Work Fellowships. Internships. […] The post ACP083 – Aerospace Scholarships – There Is Money Out There For You! appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 82 Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career In This episode we discuss: Kennedy Space Center Inspires Aerospace Careers Avoiding A 2 million dollar mistake in your pilot career Lessons learned in aviation safety from last episode. Answer listener mail Listen To Us At Sun N Fun Listener mail: […] The post ACP082-Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 81. Today wa have some very interesting listener mail and to help me review the mail and answer your questions I have not one but two co hosts today; Eric Crump and Tom Wachowski. Tom has been on a break from podcasting and is excited to be here today. One of our […] The post ACP081-Making a Living as a Flight Instructor and Listener Mail appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Welcome to episode 80. Many of you are interested in working overseas because you heard foreign pilots are paid well. Today I have with me someone who will help us understand more about the benefits and challenges of overseas flying. Ed Abraham is the International Pilot Advisor at Cage Marshal Consulting. Ed is living proof […] The post ACP080 – Overseas Flying with Ed Abraham appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.