Aviation Careers Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Hall, Avelo Airlines’ Head of Flight Operations, to discuss one of the most interesting growth stories in the U.S. airline industry. Avelo is a low-fare airline focused on saving customers time and money by serving convenient, smaller airports while emphasizing safety, reliability, simplicity, and a “One Crew” … Continue reading ACP476 Why You Should Fly For Avelo Airlines with Scott Hall → The post ACP476 Why You Should Fly For Avelo Airlines with Scott Hall appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

I was asked to comment on the news and social media reaction to the recent aircraft accident involving a young aviator. The following is an excerpt from the discussion on this issue from our latest Group Coaching and Mentorship session. To find our more about becoming a member of the group visit: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ The post ACP475 DEI, Scrutiny, and A Young Aviator appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Could one simple mistake on your FAA medical application delay your flying career—or even put your pilot certificates at risk? Every year, pilots make avoidable mistakes when completing their FAA medical applications. Some forget to disclose a doctor’s visit. Others misunderstand questions about medications, mental health, or medical conditions from years ago. And what happens … Continue reading ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them → The post ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Samuel Hernandez is an FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic and Inspection Authorization holder, and a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked C-130s. He grew up watching military aircraft over Colorado Springs, chose the wrench in the Air Force, and now works civil general aviation — annuals, 100-hours, and the day-to-day reality of keeping small-fleet and … Continue reading ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic → The post ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Private aviation is a business built around multimillion-dollar aircraft—but what if the most valuable asset in your aviation career isn’t an airplane, a company, or even a contract? It’s your reputation. You can buy an aircraft. You can acquire a company. You can inherit a customer list. But you can’t buy years of trust and … Continue reading ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer → The post ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

What is it really like to spend your working day in a full-motion flight simulator preparing airline pilots for some of the most demanding situations they may ever encounter? For many professional pilots, becoming a simulator instructor can open an entirely different chapter of an aviation career. Instead of transporting passengers from one city to … Continue reading ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor → The post ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

======================================== One on One Coaching: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help you define your goals and create a plan to land your dream job. Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ Receive one month access to the mentorship community free using the coupon code “CoachItForward” ====================================== If you want to become an airline pilot, you’ve probably heard the traditional advice: Get your … Continue reading ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI → The post ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Aviation has its own language—and for a new student pilot, mechanic, or aviation professional, that language can sometimes feel overwhelming. Today we talk with Daniel Bezden, private pilot and founder of Keynomen Aviation, a platform designed to help aviation students develop a deeper understanding of the words, terms, and abbreviations they encounter throughout their training. … Continue reading ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation → The post ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

“Am I too old to change careers and become a professional pilot?” Sometimes that question comes from someone in their 30s. Sometimes in their 40s. Sometimes in their 50s. But underneath the question is usually something deeper: Can I really leave the career and life I’ve already built and start over in aviation? Our guest … Continue reading ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change → The post ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Jessica Chrismer has traveled to all 50 states and at least 30 countries during a career that has included more than a decade as a corporate flight attendant. But somewhere along the journey, aviation led her toward another career she never expected—becoming an award-winning children’s author. Today we’re going to talk about two careers you … Continue reading ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer → The post ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.