Aviation Careers Podcast

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...

Hello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much … Continue reading ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Car...

Welcome to Episode 12 and thanks for listening. Today we are going to be talking about Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs. I am really excited to spend some time with you today to talk about the interesting and diverse aviation career field. Whether you are in your car, on your way to work, working out in … Continue reading ACP012 – Job Prospects: Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs, Interview...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Aviation Careers Podcast. We all hear about the opportunities for flying in China but what is it really like to fly and work in China? To help you better understand the opportunities and the unique culture of the Chinese people I have with me today Dave Ross. Dave is the … Continue reading ACP011-Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross → The...

Ever want to know what it takes to upgrade to Captain at the airlines? Upgrading to Captain is one of the more challenging events in a pilot’s flying career. The transition to flying as first officer to pilot in command is more than a simple checkride. The process of becoming a Captain takes weeks of … Continue reading ACP010 – How To Prepare For Upgrading to Captain At The Airli...

Welcome to Episode 009 of Aviation Careers Podcast. Ever wonder what it is like flying the Embraer 190 as an airline pilot?  Did you know that some airline pilots don’t spend nights in hotels but instead sleep at home every night?  Most pilots work full time but some have many days off and are able to … Continue reading ACP009 – Flying The Embraer 190, Some Airline Pilots Are Home Ever...

Pilots are fascinating people because they are goal oriented and have many interests. If you find you have a passion for flying but have other interests in life, a career in aviation can still be for you. One of the wonderful things about flying for the airlines are my days off. Some months I have … Continue reading Episode 008 – Combining a Flying Career with Another Career Interview...

Ever wonder why you don’t see many female pilots? I never truly reflected on this fact until one day while boarding the plane a young girl pointed at the First Officer and said “Look Mom A Girl Pilot!” She then turned to me and said nothing. Upon further reflection I realized a man with silver … Continue reading Episode 007 – Why The Low Number Of Female Pilots?; Interview With Lynda M...

Do you have an interest in becoming both a pilot and a mechanic? You would be surprised how many pilots hold a mechanic’s license. There are some advantages to being both. I discuss: How you can be an operational asset because you can repair items which break and a mechanic is miles from your location. … Continue reading Episode 006 – Career Prospects Are Good for Both Pilots And Mecha...

For those of us passionate about aviation there are a modicum of positions which allow us to foster our passion even if you don’t want to fly. As a matter of fact most aviation jobs are non flying positions. There is a wide variety of jobs available with the airlines and other businesses and government … Continue reading Episode 005 – Most Aviation Career positions are non flying; Inte...

The majority of the pilots at the major airlines have a four year degree so to be competitive you should get your degree. Should you get a degree in aviation or in another field you are interested in? This episode will take on a different format. Instead of having a guest I will share with … Continue reading Episode 004: College Degree Choices, Interview With Airplane Geeks, and What Color I...

Thinking of flight instructing part time? Today we will address the many benefits and challenges you will face. There are many reasons why you might choose to flight instruct part time which include: You have a career you enjoy but want to share your passion for flying in a more profound way. You are an … Continue reading Episode 003 – How to be a Successful Part Time Flight Instructor...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode we will discuss: What the term seniority means and how it impacts everyone involved in aviation. The “age 65 rule “ and why it is affecting the pending pilot shortage. What you should be reading if you plan on flying jets or more … Continue reading Episode 002 – Seniority, Age 65 and the Pending Pilot Shortage, In...