Aviation Careers Podcast

Can airline pilots make $1,000 per hour? Yes, but we need to understand the context of the question. After my last episode of “Understanding Pilot Pay” https://youtu.be/n3KiUhPblKA , a conversation started about how pilots can get paid over $1,000 per hour. In this episode, I want to debunk any myths and make you understand the … Continue reading ACP409 $1,000 Per Flight Hour As An Air...

Pilot pay especially at the airlines is foreign to most workers and can be best summed in a question. How can a pilot making $30 per hour only make $30,000 a year? I will explain this and more in this video. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in … Continue reading ACP408 Understanding Pilot Pay → The post ACP408 Understanding Pilot Pay appeared first on Av...

Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? That is a question I get often and is one I have a keen interest in because I started my career studying AI in the 80’s. I don’t think so and here is why. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast … Continue reading ACP407 Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? → The post ACP407 Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? appeared first on Aviatio...

Today I am speaking with someone who took a unique approach to financing her flight training and turned it into a lucrative business. FlyGirl Detailing is a successful business started by a person passionate about aviation and is a testament to how hard work and dedication can make your dreams come true. Joining me is … Continue reading ACP406 FlyGirl Detailing : How A Passion For Aviation T...

You get a letter that you are involved in an FAA investigation. What should you do? Ignore or comply? We will answer these and more questions in this episode. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Talking Points What is an FAA … Continue reading ACP405 FAA Investigation – What Do I Do? → T...

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a … Continue reading ACP404...

One of my coaching clients asked me how I could successfully predict the future hiring landscape. One reason is I tirelessly study the industry and have a background in forecasting and pricing as a market maker from a previous industry. Many of you sign up for my group coaching mentorship to listen to my hiring … Continue reading ACP403 AirlineGeeks.com Career Resources with Ryan Ewing &#859...

These are my insider tips for landing your dream job from my 23 years of experience counseling pilots Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! … Continue reading ACP402 Keep Flying And D...

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor:  The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/  As a … Continue reading ACP4...

Many of you are bound by Non-Compete clauses in your employment contracts. There is a new proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission which many consider pro-employee a positive force in career progression. To discuss this rule-making and recent news is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student … Continue reading ACP400 Non-Compete...

During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching, we discussed how this more competitive hiring environment will require you to market yourself as a flight instructor. To help us understand how you can obtain more students at your flight school is Tim Jedrek of RightRudder Marketing. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stra...

During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building time, but we don’t always talk about all the safety concerns pilots should have when they’re doing that. Today I am speaking with Max Trescott whose Aviation News Talk podcast is focused on aviation safety https://aviationnewstalk.com/ Sponsor: The sponsor of … Continue reading ACP398 Stay Safe W...

I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how you can have an amazing quality of life as an airline pilot and have a week’s vacation every month. This video is a follow-up to my video on how to make a million dollars a … Continue reading ACP397 How To Have An Amazing Quality Of Life As An Airline Pilot → The post ACP397 How To Have An...

It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode. Since that episode, we started a … Continue reading ACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring In 2024? → The post ACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring...

Our scholarship guide has enabled thousands to realize their aviation career goals. Some of you may not qualify for scholarships to cover all of your training or simply want to get started flying right now while waiting for the results of your scholarship application. We have a solution for those who want to realize their … Continue reading ACP395 Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take...

The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time Joining me today is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You … Continue reading ACP394 The Good, The Bad, And The...

In today’s episode, we answer a question from a listener concerning logging time as a pilot when operating as a flight instructor and as a Part 135 pilot. You might be surprised by what some operators are doing to attract pilots. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by and teaches a course on building … Continue reading ACP393 What You Need To Know About Logging Flight Time Bef...

In today’s episode, we answer a question from the online forums. The listener asks if they should get the CFII and MEI even during this slowdown even though they have already failed two check rides. We have much to unpack in this question so let’s get started. Free Scholarships Guide: Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ to get yours … Continue reading ACP392 Should I Get MY CF...

This podcast is for those airline pilots who want to maximize their earnings and those curious about how airline pilots make over a million a year. If you implement only one of these items you will increase your income as a pilot. I hope you find this helpful. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored … Continue reading ACP391 How To Make A Million A Year As An Airline Pilot →...

If you’re looking to accelerate your career and training there are two pilots Sean and Mike from the Pro Pilot Playbook who want to help. Today we will speak with Sean and Mike about completing your training fast, cheap, and correctly. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. … Continue reading ACP390 Become A Pilot Cheaper and Faster with Pro Pilot...

If you are interested in a career as an aircraft mechanic I have someone who has seen it all from battlefield maintenance to training under Part 147 in the United States, Brandon Sanders. Today he is going to discuss his path toward a career as an aircraft mechanic. We also will discuss how the new … Continue reading ACP389 How To Become An Aviation Mechanic → The post ACP389 How To Be...

Inspiring the next generation of pilots is an important mission and an organization that STEM Flights has taken on with a unique approach including donating time including building flight time in the process. Joining me today is Carley Walker, the director of development at STEM Flights. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by The … Continue reading ACP388 STEM Flights Inspirin...

Today I have with me someone who is inspiring future and current aviation professionals to pursue their dreams. Dave Rohee is an Author with a variety of experience as a bush pilot, mechanic, and airline pilot. I think hearing his story will inspire you to move forward in your aviation career. Free Scholarships Guide: This … Continue reading ACP387 Bush Pilot to Airline Pilot : Author Dave R...

Are you thinking a job as an aircraft mechanic would fulfill your life goal and provide you and your family with a sustainable income? Today I have with me, James Spearman, a mechanic who is passionate about his job to discuss his journey and how you can start or continue your path toward a career … Continue reading ACP386 Aircraft Mechanic Jobs in 2024 with James Spearman → The post A...

Are you transitioning from active duty to a civilian career but don’t know where to turn? Well, there is a program with people who can help you named the DoD SkillBridge. The program is designed to support transitioning service members to career job training opportunities and Dave Schantz is here to help us understand how … Continue reading ACP385 DOD SkillBridge : Connecting service members...