Aviation Careers Podcast

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer a few of your questions and have some updates. Many have been asking about the new Forces to Flyers Initiative, and are very excited to get started with this program. Today we will give you an update on the Forces to Flyers program. … Continue reading ACP176 Forces To Flyers Initiative &#85...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Helping me answer your questions today is co host Robert Guyer. Today we will be discussing trip trading and scheduling, migrating from a European to FAA license, and getting a class 1 medical under various medical conditions. Most importantly we answer the question:  will a … Continue reading ACP175 Will...

Being a flight instructor is both rewarding and challenging. Many never consider the job of flight instructor as a career path due to the low pay when teaching in small airplanes. But working as a flight instructor for an airline can be very lucrative and fulfill both your desire to teach and to fly. Welcome … Continue reading ACP174 Life Of An Airline Instructor → The post ACP174 Life...

Can you become a pilot, while avoiding food stamps and a divorce while changing careers? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me today is our co host and 737 First Officer, Robert Guyer. Robert has many years as a recruiter with a regional airline, is now a pilot at a … Continue reading ACP173 Avoiding Food Stamps And A Divorce While...

Will US airlines hire pilots with a work visa? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I am flying solo, answering some of your questions about applying for US airlines with a work visa, diversity, pilot shortages and what they mean, and work for airline training departments. Announcements: Visit our Courseware … Continue reading ACP172 Wi...

One of the most difficult parts of an interview for a pilot job is answering the pilot technical interview question portion. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. I just got back from a red eye but wanted to answer some of your questions. But first a few announcements. Announcements: Make sure … Continue reading ACP171 What Pilot Technical Int...

In this episode we discuss how to pick a college flight program with Eric Crump. Eric is the Aerospace Director at Polk State College and has extensive experience in the flight training environment. Announcements: Please check out the Aviation Careers Podcast Facebook page for news, photos, and upcoming events where members of our team will … Continue reading ACP170 How To Pick A College Fli...

Is there a pilot pay shortage, a pilot shortage, or is it something else? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are discussing the answers to these controversial questions, as well as some basic information on VA Vocational Rehab, and a few other topics. Announcements: AviationCareersPodcast.com/coaching – Make sure you … Contin...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I will be answering listener mail and we have a few announcements so let’s get started. Don’t forget to like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/aviationcareerspodcast. Please send your questions to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and look for upcoming events and appearances on our facebook...

Today I have with me Justin Ash to discuss why you should start your pilot financial life early. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. As you know we care about all aspects of your life including financial planning. Announcements: Check out our Facebook page for information on where we will be and … Continue reading ACP167 Start Your Pilot Fin...

Our theme for today is “whatever you do, do it well.” Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Tonight I am joined by Paul Grieco to answer you questions but first a few announcements. Announcements: The Sport Aviation Expo will be in Sebring, FL January 24-27, 2018. Come out and see us! … Continue reading ACP166 Whatever You Do, Do I...

  Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have with us CommutAir to discuss pilot job opportunities and new exciting announcements. Before we get started we have a few announcements. Announcements: January 24-27, 2018 in Sebring, FL. To find out more about this event and other events we will be … Continue reading ACP165 CommutAir T...

Today we answer several people’s questions about how to get started from being both 17 or 35, how jump seats work, and the benefits of being an airport bum. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Happy New Year. In today’s episode we will be answering your questions. Don’t forget if you … Continue reading ACP164 Be an Airport Bum: Q&...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent podcast about aviation careers. Today we have a special guest to discuss flight attendant careers in Part 2 of How to Become a Flight Attendant. Dan Freemen has been a flight attendant for 6 years and flies out of Las Vegas. Dan has been on previous episodes to … Continue reading ACP163 How To Become A Flight Attendant Part 2 &#859...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent podcast about aviation careers. Today we have a special guest to discuss flight attendant careers. Dan Freemen has been a flight attendant for 6 years and flies out of Las Vegas. Dan has been on previous episodes to discuss accelerated flight training because he is looking to move … Continue reading ACP162 How To Become A Flight At...

Welcome to the inspirational, information, and transparent podcast about aviation careers. In this episode we answer your questions regarding the importance of a good pilot resume, logging time appropriately, and moving to an electronic logbook, among other things. Many of you have asked me to put together a sample resume  and a course on how … Continue reading ACP161 Your Pilot Resume And W...

It has been a few weeks since we last spoke and much has happened. As many of you know I was away doing two very important things in my career, giving back and moving forward. By giving back to the aviation community I volunteer as the coach for the flight team at Polk State College. … Continue reading ACP160 NIFA, Networking, and Recurrent Training → The post ACP160 NIFA, Networking,...

Accelerated Flight Training is one of our most requested topics for this podcast. In this episode, we discuss the pro’s and con’s of accelerated flight training plus receive an update from a friend of the podcast Dan Freeman. Dan is the Host of Accelerated Flight School Podcast where he describes his career change and training … Continue reading ACP159 Accelerated Flight Training Update With...

In this episode, we are joined by pilot recruiters from CommutAir. With up to $74,000 in first-year compensation and fast upgrades, CommutAir is a great opportunity for pilots who want to advance their careers. Announcements: For Upcoming meetups, events, news, and announcements visit our Facebook page In This Episode We Discuss CommutAir: Who is CommutAir? … Continue reading ACP158 CommutAi...

What Would You Do Different In Your Career? Welcome to the informational, inspirational, and transparent podcast about aviation careers. In this episode, Robert Guyer and Carl Valeri answer your questions. Announcements: Look for us at AOPA Fly-In Tampa, FL at Peter O. Knight Airport. Facebook.com/Aviation Careers Podcast In This Episode We Discuss: What Would You … Continue reading ACP157 W...

In This Episode, I am joined by Tim Lake who went from high school Vice Principal to Pilot. Tim flew into Lakeland to join me on the podcast. This is my first interview with a guest that has flown in and is one of the great things about living near an airport. Announcements: Keep watching … Continue reading ACP156 From Vice Principal To Pilot with Tim Lake → The post ACP156 From Vice P...

Will I be too old by the time I get enough flight hours and other questions are answered in this episode. Your host Carl is joined by Paul Grieco to answer your questions. If you have questions or feedback please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Announcements: View events we are attending, listen to episodes, and get … Continue reading ACP155 Will I be too old by the time I g...

Hello everyone and thank you for all your concern and comments during Hurricane Irma. As many of you know we moved to Lakeland, Florida and a few weeks later were hit with the eye of Hurricane Irma. We recently were able to restore the internet and will be up and running with our regularly scheduled show. … Continue reading ACP154 Surviving Hurricane Irma → The post ACP154 Surviving Hu...

In this episode, we continue our new series titled “Tips for high-Income Pilots. This series will eventually be an online video course. As a reminder, we are not allowed by law to give you financial advice but this is only general information. You should consult your financial advisor for information specific to your needs. We … Continue reading ACP153 Tips For High-Income Pilots Part 3 &#82...

There are many airlines out there to choose from. How do you go about choosing the best airline for you given the options? In some circumstance, it might be an easy choice given we might just choose the first one to call or only receive an invite from just one carrier. Others might receive multiple … Continue reading ACP152 Choosing The Best Airline For Your Career → The post ACP152 Ch...