Aviation Careers Podcast

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 Flyin...

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 &#8594...

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. L...

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 ACP09...

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 Addition...

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 Ambul...

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...

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 &#8...

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 → T...

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...

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 Ho...

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 Q...

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 … Continue reading ACP089 A Creative Approac...

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. … Continue reading ACP088 Carl’s Theor...

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 … Continue reading ACP087 Drones and Your Aviation Career &#8594...

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, … Continue reading ACP086 Social Media and Your Career → The post...

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 … Continue reading ACP085 Restarting Your Airline Career with T...

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 … Continue reading ACP084 Pilots On Food Stamps with Ben Mandell → Th...

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. … Continue reading ACP083 – Aerosp...

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: … Continue reading ACP082-Avoiding A 2 Million Dollar Mistake In Y...

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 … Continue reading ACP081-Making a Living as a Flight Instructor and Listener Mail → The post ACP081-Maki...

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 … Continue reading ACP080 – Overseas Flying with Ed Abraham &...

We are back after a brief delay. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. In this episode I have a bunch of listener email to answer coping with burn out, getting your ratings current after a lapse and how to pay for it, and a number of questions about moving your aviation … Continue reading ACP079 – Burn Out, Scholarships, and Moving Your Aviation Career Forward → T...

Welcome to Episode 78. Aviation is a challenging and rewarding career. Some want to fly for the airlines and others seek a challenging flying environment dedicated to helping others. Many listeners have written me and feel Mission Aviation Fellowship would fulfill your need to serve others while living the dream of being a “bush” pilot. … Continue reading ACP078 – Mission Aviation Fell...

Welcome to Episode 77. The path towards an airline piloting career can be varied depending on your personal circumstances and the choices you make in life. You may want to live in a certain location, you may want to fly only certain types of aircraft, or you have a family and you need to make … Continue reading ACP077 – Planning Your Piloting Career with Angie Marshall of Cage Marshall...