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ACP389 How To Become An Aviation Mechanic

Aviation Careers Podcast - April 15, 2024 20:12 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 ...

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ACP388 STEM Flights Inspiring Next Generation of Aviation through with Carley Walker

Aviation Careers Podcast - April 08, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 Sc...

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ACP387 Bush Pilot to Airline Pilot : Author Dave Rohee

Aviation Careers Podcast - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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. F...

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ACP386 Aircraft Mechanic Jobs in 2024 with James Spearman

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 22, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 care...

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ACP385 DOD SkillBridge : Connecting service members to career job training opportunities with Dave Schantz

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 15, 2024 08:42 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 her...

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ACP384 Career 2.0 From Director/Producer to Airline Pilot at 48 With Scott Papera

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 08, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 […] The post AC...

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ACP383 Airport Operations Specialist Tim Nickel discusses Student Internships, Networking, and Scholarships

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 01, 2024 20:33 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 recipie...

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ACP382 Air Traffic Controller and Life Coach Dawn Whyte

Aviation Careers Podcast - February 23, 2024 22:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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@aviationcareerspodc...

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ACP381 Pilot Shortage 2024 Edition

Aviation Careers Podcast - February 11, 2024 17:57 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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: [email protected] or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/c...

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ACP380 Should I build Turbine PIC SEL vs Turbine SIC MEL?

Aviation Careers Podcast - January 28, 2024 14:39 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 [email protected] or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contac...

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ACP379 Leapfrog To The Legacies

Aviation Careers Podcast - January 20, 2024 00:46 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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@aviationcareerspodc...

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ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024

Aviation Careers Podcast - January 12, 2024 18:36 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 […] ...

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ACP377 10 Items To Buy With Your Amazon Gift Card That Will Help Your Career

Aviation Careers Podcast - January 04, 2024 17:53 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 [email protected]....

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ACP376 Chris Dunn The Flying Weatherman: Career Update

Aviation Careers Podcast - December 21, 2023 23:22 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
  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 [email protected].  Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide throug...

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ACP375 Your Journey Is Unique.

Aviation Careers Podcast - December 13, 2023 22:23 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 pl...

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ACP374 Facts About Addiction And Your Medical: HIMS Program Explained

Aviation Careers Podcast - December 10, 2023 14:01 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 [email protected]  Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by T...

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ACP373 Considering A Career Change And Don’t Know The End Goal?

Aviation Careers Podcast - November 02, 2023 12:18 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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/cont...

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ACP372 Will going to a small college and getting a Restricted ATP reduce my chances of getting hired?

Aviation Careers Podcast - October 23, 2023 19:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
If you want to ask a question visit: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or [email protected] 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 your...

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ACP371 Don’t Let Past Medical Issues Prevent You From Pursuing Your Dream!

Aviation Careers Podcast - September 27, 2023 18:06 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 […] The post ACP...

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ACP370 Airline Career Pilot Programs Explained

Aviation Careers Podcast - September 21, 2023 10:40 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
  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 vis...

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ACP369 Commuting Pros and Cons

Aviation Careers Podcast - September 14, 2023 22:49 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 car...

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ACP368 How Social Media Can Ruin Your Career

Aviation Careers Podcast - September 06, 2023 16:14 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 ...

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ACP367 Career Change Dollars and Sense

Aviation Careers Podcast - August 08, 2023 18:17 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 ep...

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ACP366 Your Medical Has Been Deferred Now What?

Aviation Careers Podcast - July 30, 2023 17:31 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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://w...

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ACP365 Pass Your Checkride with Examiner Seth Lake

Aviation Careers Podcast - June 23, 2023 10:36 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 chec...

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ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun 2023

Aviation Careers Podcast - April 20, 2023 11:13 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 ...

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ACP363 Getting started at 39 – The Rumors and the Spouse

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 15, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
In today’s episode, we discuss the truth about Airline schedules and pilot earnings. This comes from [email protected] and from the YouTube Channel Comments. If you want to ask a question visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Patrons Giving Away Free Scholarship...

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ACP362 Pilot Shortage Explained: 2023 Edition

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 08, 2023 11:59 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 ...

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ACP361 Are You An Aviation Entrepreneur?

Aviation Careers Podcast - March 01, 2023 10:43 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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.avi...

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ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old?

Aviation Careers Podcast - February 17, 2023 11:40 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 217 ratings
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 Waymak...