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Ten years ago, I discussed avoiding making a two-million-dollar mistake in your career. Today, we need to update that number and discuss how things have changed so you can avoid making a three-million-dollar mistake in your pilot career. Simple Answer…Keep flying, and don’t stop! Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us … Continue reading ACP421 Avoiding A Three Million Dollar...

In our last episode, we discussed the 10 reasons you should become an air traffic controller. Joining me again today is George Harper, an air traffic control manager, to discuss 10 reasons you may not want to become an air traffic controller. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share … Continue reading ACP420 10 Reasons You Should NOT Become An Air Traffic Controller &...

With a shortage of air traffic controllers, there has been a renewed interest in the career. I have with me George Harper, an air traffic control manager, who will discuss the 10 reasons why you should become an Air Traffic Controller. George joined us on the show 5 years ago when we had a great … Continue reading ACP419 10 Reasons You Should Become An Air Traffic Controller → The post...

An aviation career spans a lifetime, and you will experience a recession at some point. With all the talk in the news about a recession, I figured it was time to discuss how to survive a recession in your aviation career. I have discussed this topic often over the past decade, but we need a … Continue reading ACP418 Surviving The Next Recession → The post ACP418 Surviving The Next Rece...

If you are thinking of becoming a pilot, choosing the right flight school is important. In today’s video we will discuss how to find the flight school that is best for you. Although this list of items are for those who are considering a career in aviation many of these items apply to pilots who … Continue reading ACP417 What Flight School Is Best For You? → The post ACP417 What Flight...

Don’t let people on social media steal your dreams! Research shows that negative comments outnumber positive comments almost 2 for one and when someone posts something negative there are many more comments. Therefore it is easier to find negativity online than positivity. Today I am going to give you tools on how to combat negativity … Continue reading ACP416 Don’t Let Social Media Negativit...

Hiring is on the uptick and many of you are headed for training at your first airline, here are the things you should do to prepare for your first airline job. I am Carl Valeri, an A320 captain and instructor with a major airline. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us … Continue reading ACP415 Guide To Successful Airline Pilot Training in 2025. → The post ACP415 Guide...

The aviation industry has grown and is on a continued trajectory leading to a shortage of mechanics and pilots.. A challenge to aviation both today and for the foreseeable future is keeping quality mechanics and trying to slow the high turnover rates. Taking a unique approach to the problem of retention is CEO of JETS … Continue reading ACP414 Addressing Mechanic Turnover Rates with Suresh N...

Aircraft fleets are growing and the number of hours flown keeps increasing. To fly these airplanes we need more mechanics both now and in the future. The prospects are good for an annual growth rate of 5% per year according to government statistics. Joining me today is an aircraft mechanic who helps mechanics reach their … Continue reading ACP413 Become An Aviation Mechanic For Less Than 60k...

In this episode, we will discuss the 10 reasons you should NOT become an airline pilot. In our last episode, we talked about the many great reasons to become an airline pilot but there are some reasons you should NOT become an airline pilot. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us … Continue reading ACP412 Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot: 2025 Edition. &#85...

In the last episode, we answered whether you should become a pilot in 2025. In today’s episode, I want to get very specific as to why you should become an airline pilot. In future episodes, we will discuss reasons you should become a General Aviation Pilot. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you … Continue reading ACP411 10 Reasons You Should Become An Airline Pilot: 2025 Edition &#...

Should you become a pilot in 2025? If you are considering becoming a pilot to pursue a career or work part-time as a commercial pilot I think 2025 is going to be a great year to become a pilot and I will show you why. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want … Continue reading ACP410 Should I Become A Pilot In 2025? → The post ACP410 Should I Become A Pilot In 2025? appeare...

Can airline pilots make $1,000 per hour? Yes, but we need to understand the context of the question. After my last episode of “Understanding Pilot Pay” https://youtu.be/n3KiUhPblKA , a conversation started about how pilots can get paid over $1,000 per hour. In this episode, I want to debunk any myths and make you understand the … Continue reading ACP409 $1,000 Per Flight Hour As An Air...

Pilot pay especially at the airlines is foreign to most workers and can be best summed in a question. How can a pilot making $30 per hour only make $30,000 a year? I will explain this and more in this video. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in … Continue reading ACP408 Understanding Pilot Pay → The post ACP408 Understanding Pilot Pay appeared first on Av...

Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? That is a question I get often and is one I have a keen interest in because I started my career studying AI in the 80’s. I don’t think so and here is why. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast … Continue reading ACP407 Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? → The post ACP407 Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? appeared first on Aviatio...

Today I am speaking with someone who took a unique approach to financing her flight training and turned it into a lucrative business. FlyGirl Detailing is a successful business started by a person passionate about aviation and is a testament to how hard work and dedication can make your dreams come true. Joining me is … Continue reading ACP406 FlyGirl Detailing : How A Passion For Aviation T...

You get a letter that you are involved in an FAA investigation. What should you do? Ignore or comply? We will answer these and more questions in this episode. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Talking Points What is an FAA … Continue reading ACP405 FAA Investigation – What Do I Do? → T...

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a … Continue reading ACP404...

One of my coaching clients asked me how I could successfully predict the future hiring landscape. One reason is I tirelessly study the industry and have a background in forecasting and pricing as a market maker from a previous industry. Many of you sign up for my group coaching mentorship to listen to my hiring … Continue reading ACP403 AirlineGeeks.com Career Resources with Ryan Ewing &#859...

These are my insider tips for landing your dream job from my 23 years of experience counseling pilots Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! … Continue reading ACP402 Keep Flying And D...

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor:  The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/  As a … Continue reading ACP4...

Many of you are bound by Non-Compete clauses in your employment contracts. There is a new proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission which many consider pro-employee a positive force in career progression. To discuss this rule-making and recent news is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student … Continue reading ACP400 Non-Compete...

During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching, we discussed how this more competitive hiring environment will require you to market yourself as a flight instructor. To help us understand how you can obtain more students at your flight school is Tim Jedrek of RightRudder Marketing. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stra...

During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building time, but we don’t always talk about all the safety concerns pilots should have when they’re doing that. Today I am speaking with Max Trescott whose Aviation News Talk podcast is focused on aviation safety https://aviationnewstalk.com/ Sponsor: The sponsor of … Continue reading ACP398 Stay Safe W...

I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how you can have an amazing quality of life as an airline pilot and have a week’s vacation every month. This video is a follow-up to my video on how to make a million dollars a … Continue reading ACP397 How To Have An Amazing Quality Of Life As An Airline Pilot → The post ACP397 How To Have An...