Podcast Archives - 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 … Continue reading ACP038 – Don’t Listen To The Naysayers → The post A...

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 … Continue reading ACP037 – Is It Too Late, Flying Club vs 141, What Univers...

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 … Continue reading ACP036 – Should You Leave The Military To Become An Airline Pilo...

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 … Continue reading From Computers to the Cockpit with Embraer 170...

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 … Continue reading Better Aviation Training With Eric Crum...

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 … Continue reading Flying The World As A Corporate Pilot With Chris Thren – ACP033 &#8594...

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 … Continue reading ACP032 – Listener Mail with Tom Wac...

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 … Continue reading ACP031 – Inspiring The Future Of Avi...

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 … Continue reading ACP030 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – JetBlue and Sun N Fun...

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 … Continue reading ACP029 – Flying As A Captain For A Major Airline With Jeff Nielsen Of The Airline...

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. … Continue reading ACP028 – Federal Gove...

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 … Continue reading Designing Repairs On Damaged Jets with Aerospace Engineer Walter Chan...

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 … Continue reading ACP026 – Ten Reasons You SHOULD Become An Airline Pilot With Len C...

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 … Continue reading ACP025 – Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your D...

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 … Continue reading ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Fl...

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 … Continue reading ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answe...

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 … Continue reading ACP022 Designing Tomorrow’s Airplanes With...

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 … Continue reading ACP021: Adventures Of A Police Helicopter Pilot; Interview with Darryl J. Kimball → The post ACP021: Adventu...

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 … Continue reading ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Aman...

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 … Continue reading ACP019 You Can Be A Test Pilot, Military Aviation Careers, Interview With Mark Jones →...

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 … Continue reading ACP018 Aircraft Sales, Interview with Chris Findley of My Flight Coach → The p...

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 … Continue reading ACP017 – Th...

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 … Continue reading ACP016 Building A Business While Working For The Airlines, Interview With Justin Lukas...

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 … Continue reading ACP015 Flight Attendant Careers, Interview With Betty In The Sky With A Su...

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: … Continue reading ACP014 – What Is...