Aviation Careers Podcast

If you are thinking of changing careers in your late 40’s but are not sure you have time, I have someone who will inspire you to take off on a journey toward a career you will love. Scott Papera is a former director and producer and an inspiration for all of us looking to launch … Continue reading ACP384 Career 2.0 From Director/Producer to Airline Pilot at 48 With Scott Papera → The p...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Networking is vital to moving forward with your aviation career. Joining me today is Tim Nickel who at a young age was able to use networking to land an internship with the local airport and became the recipient of a scholarship to help fund his … Continue reading ACP383 Airport Operations Specialist Tim N...

Have you ever wondered what being an air traffic controller is like? Today I have Dawn Whyte, an air traffic controller with over 30 years of experience who inspires others through her career coaching. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/Avi...

It is that time of year again to discuss the pilot shortage. This episode was inspired by a recent question from our contact page so if you have questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/AviationCareersPodcast/ https://twitter.com/FlyingCareers ht...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today I answer your questions from our contact page. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Free Scholarships Guide: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/ Follow Us: https://ww...

What is the concept of leapfrogging and how can it help you accelerate your career path to the legacies? Today I will explain leapfrogging to the legacies and what the advantages and disadvantages are. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Free Scholarships Guide: https://www.av...

As airlines announce they will reduce the number of pilots they hire in 2024 how can you make yourself more competitive so you can get hired when others are not? In this episode, we will give you 12 actions you can take to prepare yourself during the hiring slowdown in 2024. To be clear the … Continue reading ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024 → The post ACP378...

Take one step today to enhance your career goal with the gift card you received this holiday! Welcome to our annual recommendation on how to spend your Amazon Gift Card and Enhance your career! Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Our latest video: https://www.youtube.com/@AviationCareersPodcast What To Buy With Your Holiday Gift &#...

  Today we have a former guest, weatherman turned passionate aviation professional Chris Dunn, with a career update.  Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others. The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarshi...

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail and discuss why you should not compare yourself to others on social media, especially YouTube. Before we begin a few announcements. Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contac...

Today we have an aviation attorney to discuss what the HIMS program is and how participation can affect your career.  If you want to ask a question visit the following:  http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com  Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC you can find www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away … C...

Considering a career change into aviation and not sure what you your goal looks like? In this episode we discuss how to better stay focused on your goal of becoming a pilot without getting distracted or discouraged. If you want to ask a question visit:  http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com  Question 1: I’m a 39-year-old male prospective &#8230...

If you want to ask a question visit: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC you can find www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away 50 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw” at https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Th...

Do you think you can’t become a pilot due to a past medical issue? You might be surprised at what can and cannot affect your medical. Today we will discuss why you should not let a past medical issue prevent you from pursuing your dream of becoming a pilot. If you want to ask a … Continue reading ACP371 Don’t Let Past Medical Issues Prevent You From Pursuing Your Dream! → The post ACP3...

  Today we answer a question concerning airline career programs. They come with many names including pathway, flow-through, gateway, destinations, and many more. In this episode, I will try to explain the benefits and challenges of these programs coming up next. If you want to ask a question visit:  http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com  Sponsor...

What is it like to be a crew member commuting to work? Whether you are a pilot, flight attendant, mechanic, or other work group that is able to commute to work there are both challenges and benefits to commuting. In this episode, we will define the term commuting as it relates to an aviation career … Continue reading ACP369 Commuting Pros and Cons → The post ACP369 Commuting Pros and C...

After decades of counseling pilots, I have seen many people ruin a great career through their actions and posts on social media. Today we want to help you avoid the pitfalls of social media and give advice on how you can recover from a social media blunder. Joining me today is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla … Continue reading ACP368 How Social Media Can Ruin Your Career → The post ACP...

Many listeners ask if they can afford to change careers and become pilots. To answer this question I prepared this presentation to discuss how much pilots make and if a change makes sense for you. If you want to ask a question visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor: This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by … Continue reading...

Has your medical been deferred or do you fear having a deferral? Well, fret no more. Today I have with me aviation attorney Chris Pezalla to discuss deferrals and how to navigate your way through the FAA process of successfully obtaining your medical. If you want to ask a question visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor: This episode … Continue reading ACP366 Your Medica...

If you are preparing for a check ride at the airline or you are preparing for your private pilot check ride we all have similar challenges from an academic and psychological standpoint. Today I have with me Seth Lake, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner to discuss how to successfully pass your check ride If you … Continue reading ACP365 Pass Your Checkride with Examiner Seth Lake → The po...

In today’s episode, we speak with Nate Mitich an inspirational aviator who has a special announcement about his aviation career he made during Sun N Fun. Nate is the pilot who was building hours in his airplane and traced a Christmas tree over the state of Florida. If you want to ask a question visit … Continue reading ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun 2023 → The post ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun...

In today’s episode, we discuss the truth about Airline schedules and pilot earnings. This comes from feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and from the YouTube Channel Comments. If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Patrons Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: Thank you to our Patrons for paying it forward and giving away free scholarship guides every mo...

For the past 20 years, I have been asked to explain THE Pilot Shortage as if it was a thing. The truth of the matter is we have had shortages and  If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund … Continue reading ACP362 Pilot Shortage Explained: 202...

Is an airline career not for you? Want the freedom a business gives you? You should consider becoming an Aviation Entrepreneur. Joining me today to discuss aviation entrepreneurship is Eric Crump Director of The Aerospace Center For Excellence. If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: “Tailwind Waymakers...

ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old? In today’s episode, we answer the question “What is the best path from zero to hero? If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Sponsor Giving Away Free Scholarship Guides: “Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. … Continue reading ACP360 What Is...