Aviation Careers Podcast

Welcome to episode 76. I have received many questions regarding the career of skydive pilot so we thought we would dedicate this episode to the job of skydive pilot. Joining me for this episode is Dennis Downing, a pilot flying skydivers in Zephyrhills, Florida. It seems to be an exciting job and along with my … Continue reading ACP076 – Sky Dive Pilot Dennis Downing → The post A...

This week I have another great episode of listener email with my good friend, Flight Instructor, and Aerospace Director at Polk State College Eric Crump. In this episode we answer questions related to: Questions from a College Grad The CTP Requirement Pilot Shortage PRIA Requests Plus a few more Links Mentioned in the Podcast: Regional Airline Association … Continue reading ACP075 – Q...

Today you will get an inside view into the scholarship process. We created the Aerospace Scholarships Guide because many of you wanted to know how to win a scholarship for your training and career advancement. When we started this guide we did not realize the large number of aerospace scholarships available but have committed to placing … Continue reading ACP074 – How To Win A Scholars...

Welcome to episode 73 of the podcast where we give you an inside view of various aviation careers. Some of you have written this show asking me to interview someone who is involved with aviation safety and others would like to hear more about jobs in the insurance field. With me today I have someone … Continue reading ACP073 – Aviation Safety and Claims Manager Dr. Benjamin Goodheart &...

One of the hardest parts about getting a new job is not always finding the job, but getting through the interview. It can be scary, nerve racking, and you often only get one chance to make a good impression. Wouldn’t it be great if there was someone out there that could help you with this … Continue reading ACP072- Airline Interview Preparation with Judy Tarver → The post ACP072-...

National Business Aviation Association Convention in Orlando, Florida. I interviewed schools about their programs and employers in different segments of aviation. This episode is packed with content, and I really had a great time meeting and interviewing everyone. Interviews In This Episode: Aviation programs at Florida Tech JetPubs Manuals and Training Materials National Center for Aviation Train...

In this episode I catch up on some of the great questions and comments sent in by listeners. Below are the questions as well as links I reference during the show. Keep sending in your listener mail and I will try to answer it in a future show! Question 1: Great podcast on AMA missionary … Continue reading ACP070 – Will The Regionals Hire A Pilot Over 50, Is It Too Late To Start Flying...

This week we have another Question and Answer Session with Tom Wachowski. Some of the things we cover are preparing for flight school and flying over sixty. Listener Mail: I’m an aviation enthusiast and I wish to go to flight school in 12 months time. What can I do right now to prepare me for … Continue reading ACP069 – How To Prepare For Flight School and Flying Over Sixty &#859...

With the growth of travel and aviation in China there is an increase in the number of piloting jobs. We have received many e-mails from listeners asking what it is like to fly in China. Many of you heard that the opportunities to fly in China are very lucrative. In episode 11 we had Dave … Continue reading ACP068 – Flying In China With Boeing 737 Captain Doug Ward → The post ACP0...

When we watch movies and television the life of a bush pilot seems glorious. I envision a bush pilot swooping down from the heavens above to provide emergency medical supplies to a sick child. Later that day we slowly climb above the bright green canopy of trees to a burnt orange sunset smiling from ear … Continue reading ACP067 – Bush Flying as a Mission Pilot : The Real Story with Br...

The job of helicopter pilot (low flyer) is exciting, rewarding, and of great benefit to our society. I have had a long interest in flying helicopters and have only a few hours but can tell you the most amazing thing in the world is being able to hover above the ground as if you are … Continue reading ACP066 – US Army Aviation and Military “Low Flyers” → The post ACP06...

Many of us dream of flying for the airlines as an airline Captain and have a passion for teaching. There is a job that fulfills both your dream of becoming an airline pilot and your passion for teaching. That job is airline check airman and I have with me someone who has recently achieved this … Continue reading ACP065 – How to Become an Airline Check Airman with Robert Guyer → T...

The warm amber light slowly pours over a sleepy little town like maple syrup. As I climb out of one thousand feet I wish I can’t stop thinking how I wish I could share this beauty with everyone. But there is a person whose job it is to share the excitement, serenity, and awe inspiring … Continue reading ACP064 – Military Aviation Photographer Jose Fuji Ramos → The post ACP064 &#8...

This week we welcome back one of our repeat guests Tom Wachowski to discuss Corporate Aviation, flying aircraft owned by private companies to transport their employees for business. In this episode we discuss: Hiring a non-pilot aircraft owner (such as someone who owns a Saratoga and needs a pilot to fly them places) How does … Continue reading ACP063 – Private and Corporate Aviation →...

This week’s show was originally intended to simply be a Q&A session with my friend and fellow pilot Jamie Beckett, but as a bonus we started talking about his career in independent aviation writing. Jamie is an independent writer of non-aviation fiction and aviation related non-fiction. He has written for a number of aerospace companies including: Gleim … Continue reading ACP062 &#...

With the growth in the number of federal job openings related to aviation you might want to satisfy your passion for aviation and serve your country at the same time. There are many benefits and rewards to working for the government but how does one go about finding jobs and applying? Today I have with me … Continue reading How To Apply For A Federal Job ACP061 → The post How To Apply...

Welcome to the podcast where we give you an inside look at the many careers in aviation. One of the more exciting jobs is that of corporate or private aviation flight attendant. Some of you have contacted me and related there is much information on how you can become an airline flight attendant but not … Continue reading How To Become A Corporate Flight Attendant with Mary Lou Gallagher of B...

Can you combine your passion for aviation with your passion for writing? The person I have with me today says yes. If you have listened to this show for any time you know we advocate designing a career to fulfill your passions in life. Both my guest and I have accomplished this goal. I love … Continue reading ACP059 – How To Become An Aviation Journalist with Ian Twombly of Flight Trai...

Welcome to a question and answer episode with Tom Wachowski. We have many interesting questions and comments from listeners. If you want your question answered on this show click on the contact tab above. We enjoy answering your questions and helping you achieve your career goal! One action you can take in your journey towards … Continue reading ACP058 – Surround Yourself With Positive...

Can you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you. Today I am … Continue reading ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt → The post...

This episode Eric Crump and I answer questions and discuss listener mail. If you have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode please send them to us by visiting AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact. Eric And I Discuss The Following Listener Mail: Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot? Would it … Continue reading ACP056 – Quality Family Life As An Airline...

For the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as  the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of  the most … Continue reading ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller...

I am excited to have with me someone who is truly passionate about aviation and will be able to help answer many of your questions concerning various flying jobs. One recurring question I receive from you the listener is this: “are you still passionate about aviation even after many years as an airline pilot?”. To … Continue reading ACP054 – A320 Captain and Alaska Bush Pilot – C...

We are back from Sun N Fun and had a wonderful time. One thing I am very excited about is the ability to participate in the first annual Job Fair. I spent many hours speaking with applicants and wandering around to the various job booths. Through observation and interaction with applicants I was reminded how … Continue reading ACP053 – The Successful Job Fair – An Applicant&#8217...

Carl and Eric talk about bridging the gap from low time to airline pilot. Additionally, we have encouraging stories from pilots who have taken the next step towards their career goal. Listener Mail: If airlines want to farm out their regional operations, how are they going to do that when regional carriers don’t have enough … Continue reading ACP052 – Bridging the Gap, Exploring...