Aviation Careers Podcast

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...

Welcome to Aviation Careers Podcast. My name is Carl Valeri and I blog at ExpertAviator.com.  There has been much discussion in the news about the pending pilot shortage.  Is this pilot shortage which has been promoted amongst the aviation career websites, media, and the flight schools a real problem? This podcast will discuss: Information concerning … Continue reading Episode 001 – We...