Aviation Careers Podcast

In this episode we focus on the question how do failed check rides affect employment? Eric Crump joins me today to answer this and more aviation career questions. Announcements: Our Coaching services include career counseling, interview preparation, and life coaching.  You have been asking to review the coaching schedule before purchasing a session. In response we have added a link to … Continue r...

Welcome to episode 113! There are many jobs in aviation and some will surprise you. Today I am joined by Paul Grieco and special guest Jennifer Adams. Jenn is an Aviation blogger writing at Tales from the Terminal on all types of Aviation jobs and adventures. In This Episode We discuss: Why Jennifer became interested in Aviation as a … Continue reading ACP113 So You Want to Work in Aviation with J...

In this episode we will read e-mails and answer questions including “How does bidding for flights work? and Should I own a plane to build time?”. Don’t forget to send your questions and feedback to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Preparing for an interview? Need someone to review your resume and cover letter? Seeking career advice? Consider our couching … Continue reading ACP112 How Does Bidd...

Welcome to episode 111!  Carl Valeri and Co-Host Paul Grieco discuss a number of questions from listeners including preparing for training and how to pick the right regional. First, Paul discusses his upgrade to Captain versus Carl’s decision to remain as a First Officer. They also discuss the differences in Operation Specifications (Op-Specs) and Operations Manuals. Announcements: … Continue read...

Welcome to this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast, where we answer your questions about all aspects of careers in Aviation and Aerospace! Announcements: The new version of the 2016 Scholarships Guide will be out soon on the website and on Amazon. If you already purchased the guide on Amazon, you can simply re-download the book … Continue reading ACP110 Is Turbine Time or Total Time Better For Th...

Today we have a special guest who is transitioning from an Air Force loadmaster to professional pilot. Larry Unger is truly an inspiration. If you are considering transitioning from the military to a professional pilot you need to hear his story. Larry is an advocate for those considering serving their country through a career in … Continue reading ACP109 Air Force Loadmaster To Professional Pilot...

Welcome to the podcast where we inspire you to pursue your career goals and give you an inside look at many aviation careers. Today we have a special guest who will discuss the challenges and rewards of moving to a new country and changing careers to a satisfying career as an airline pilot. Announcements: Congrats … Continue reading ACP108 From Russia With Lenny – Changing Country and Careers → Th...

Welcome to another question and answer show of Aviation Careers Podcast! Tonight I am joined by Eric Crump and Paul Grieco to tackle your questions about moving forward in your Aviation career. We start with a comment from Tom Wachowski, who recommends that you get clear on what you want your career lifestyle to look … Continue reading ACP107 Be clear on what you want your career lifestyle to look...

Welcome to episode 106 of the podcast where we help you move toward your career goal. Hearing your stories of achieving your career goal keeps us motivated and helps inspire others. Please keep sharing your success stories including your challenges along the way toward your goal. In this episode we answer your questions. You will … Continue reading ACP106 Working Towards Your New Career While Supp...

Welcome to Episode 105 of the podcast where we inspire you to achieve your career goals and live your dream by following your passion and doing a job you love. Today is a spacial episode where we help you answer one question: Are You too Old To Fly? This is probably the most common one we … Continue reading ACP105 Are You Too Old To Fly? → The post ACP105 Are You Too Old To Fly? appeared first on...

Making a Good Job Great! Welcome to Episode 104 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at the various aerospace careers and inspire you to move forward towards your career goals. Most of us start our careers following our passion. We then move forward toward a career we feel will fulfill our … Continue reading ACP104 Making a Good Job Great → The post ACP104 Making a Good Job Great appear...

Welcome to episode 103 of the podcast where we give you an inside look at all aviation and aerospace careers. Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past 5 years you would never have noticed the increasing lack of qualified pilots in the pool of applicants. All the airlines both regional and … Continue reading ACP103 Regionals are Hiring Are You Prepared? → The post ACP103 Regionals are...

When you investigate flight schools or colleges with aviation programs, you will probably see or be given a list of partnerships the school has with various airlines. What are those partnerships for? What does it actually mean for a flight training program to have a partnership with an airline? Today I am here with  Eric … Continue reading ACP102 The Importance of Airline and Flight school Partner...

Welcome back to the show! We have been unintentionally off for a few weeks. I was doing some  red-eye flying which pays a bit more but doesn’t allow me to do interviews during the day. I am here today with Tom Wachowski of the Private Jet Podcast, to discuss red-eye flying and answer  your questions. Tom and … Continue reading ACP101 Red-eye Flying → The post ACP101 Red-eye Flying appeared first o...

Welcome to Episode 100 of the podcast where we take you inside the many careers in aviation. Today we will take you inside agricultural flying careers. When we started this podcast our intention was to help you understand the many aerospace careers and motivate you to move forward in your aviation career. Since then we have … Continue reading ACP100 – Agricultural Flying Careers → The post ACP100...

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 … Continue reading ACP099 – Recurrent Training. Living on sta...

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 … Continue reading ACP098 What Is The Best Type Of Turbine Time? → The post ACP098 What Is Th...

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 … Continue reading ACP097 Too old to fly? Will an Additional Deg...

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 … Continue reading ACP096 Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot Sal Fragoso → The post ACP096 Air Ambulance Helicop...

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 … Continue reading ACP095 What is Ab Initio Flig...

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 … Continue reading ACP094 ExpressJet Airlines Pilot Interview → The pos...

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 … Continue reading ACP093 How To Become a Flight Nurse With Paul Grieco RN → The post ACP093 How To Be...

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 … Continue reading ACP092 How to Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot with Pam Landi...

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 … Continue reading ACP091 How To Avoid Complacency In Your Career → The post ACP091 How To Avoid C...

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 … Continue reading ACP090 – What Pilots Eat While Flying and Career Questions Ans...