ACP350 Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth the effort?

ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals: 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. by Aviation Careers Podcast

82 min listen

ACP023 – Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot. Career Questions Answered with Tom Wachowski.: I spent a few days dropping my business cards off at flight schools and fixed base operators and I have come to a striking conclusion. Airports and flight schools can be the worst place to go if you want advice on becoming an airline pilot. by Aviation Careers Podcast

79 min listen

Flying The World As A Corporate Pilot With Chris Thren – ACP033: Welcome to Episode 33. This is the podcast where we give you an inside look at aviation careers and motivate you to achieve your career goals! I am really excited to be bringing you this episode because my guest today is a friend and fellow aviator w... by Aviation Careers Podcast

83 min listen

ACP026 – Ten Reasons You SHOULD Become An Airline Pilot With Len Costa From The Stuck Mic AvCast.: In Episode 23 we discussed the 10 reasons why you Should NOT become an airline pilot. If these ten reasons are not negative and in some cases positive then you are a prime candidate to become an airline pilot. by Aviation Careers Podcast

56 min listen

ACP028 – Federal Government Careers With NTSB Accident Investigator Bill English.: Most of our discussion is of careers in commercial aviation but there are numerous jobs with the Federal Government. One of the more fascinating jobs is investigating accidents. Today I have with me someone from the National Transportation Safety Board... by Aviation Careers Podcast

63 min listen

ACP019 You Can Be A Test Pilot, Military Aviation Careers, Interview With Mark Jones: Wonder what it would be like to be an Air Force Test Pilot? Thinking of a career as a pilot in the military? Maybe you want a career in one of the various aviation career fields in the military. Today I have with me someone who has accomplished all o... by Aviation Careers Podcast

57 min listen

ACP015 Flight Attendant Careers, Interview With Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase: Welcome to Episode 15. Ever wonder what it is like to be a flight attendant? Well today I am excited to have my first flight attendant on Aviation Careers Podcast to help us understand the exciting career of a flight attendant. by Aviation Careers Podcast

58 min listen

Episode 008 – Combining a Flying Career with Another Career Interview with Jamie Beckett, Publisher of Flight Monkeys: 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 th... by Aviation Careers Podcast

45 min listen

ACP011-Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross: 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... by Aviation Careers Podcast

34 min listen

ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com: If you are preparing for a job interview then this episode is for you. I will share with you the key elements to a successful interview. To help me with this process I am excited to have with me Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com. JSfirm. by Aviation Careers Podcast

52 min listen

ACP014 – What Is Business And Private Aviation?, Interview with Corporate Pilot Tom Wachowski: Welcome aboard Episode 14. I am excited you are joining me today on a journey through the world of Business and Private Aviation. Most use the term corporate aviation to describe this type of flying because corporations and individuals that own corpora... by Aviation Careers Podcast

59 min listen

From Computers to the Cockpit with Embraer 170 Captain Chris Olson, Developer of Bingo Fuel – ACP035: Welcome to Episode 35 of Aviation Careers Podcast where we help you achieve your career goals and give you an inside view of various careers in aviation. Many pilots have an interest in technology and computers. by Aviation Careers Podcast

91 min listen

ACP009 – Flying The Embraer 190, Some Airline Pilots Are Home Every Night, V1 Clothing, and Mental Math For Pilots: 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? by Aviation Careers Podcast

33 min listen

ACP016 Building A Business While Working For The Airlines, Interview With Justin Lukasavige of Coach Radio: I am excited to bring you a new perspective on aviation careers from someone who worked as an airline pilot and discovered a new calling in life. One of the benefits of working for the airlines as a flight crewmember is the large number of days off. by Aviation Careers Podcast

44 min listen

ACP017 – The Successful Flight Instructor, Interview with Max Trescott 2008 National Flight Instructor Of The Year: Many look upon the flight instructor position as a stepping stone towards another career goal while earning poverty level wages. Other instructors are able to command six figure incomes and pursue a fulfilling career helping create knowledgeable and sa... by Aviation Careers Podcast

35 min listen

ACP012 – Job Prospects: Corporate Versus Airlines Jobs, Interview With Flight Time Radio: 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. by Aviation Careers Podcast

25 min listen

ACP030 – Inspiring The Future Of Aviation – JetBlue and Sun N Fun 2013.: Welcome to Episode 30. This is the podcast where we give you an inside look at aviation careers. I am excited to be speaking with you today for two reasons. First, I have completed my training on the Airbus A320 and am able to focus on bringing you ins... by Aviation Careers Podcast

72 min listen

ACP037 – Is It Too Late, Flying Club vs 141, What University Should I Choose, Scholarships, Starting Over.: In episode 37 we answer listener questions with Tom Wachowski. If you have a question or need advice about your career please click on the Contact page and submit your question. We will answer your question directly and share the answer in an upcoming ... by Aviation Careers Podcast

63 min listen

ACP050 – The Truth About The Pilot Shortage: In this episode we answer one question: What is the truth about the pilot shortage? We Discuss: Taking politics out of the pilot shortage equation. The truth about low starting wages in aviation and why I feel that will not change. by Aviation Careers Podcast

55 min listen

Designing Repairs On Damaged Jets with Aerospace Engineer Walter Chan – ACP027: One of the best aspects of a career in aviation is that you are surrounded by people who are passionate about their vocation. Today I have with me a person who is passionate about his career of designing repairs to airliners which have been damaged as... by Aviation Careers Podcast

55 min listen

ACP018 Aircraft Sales, Interview with Chris Findley of My Flight Coach: Do you you want to combine a challenging and exciting career in sales and flying? One way to combine the two passions are by becoming a pilot and selling airplanes. You can have the best of both worlds. Our guest today will describe how he is able to c... by Aviation Careers Podcast

45 min listen

ACP024 – Preparing For A Midlife Career Change; The Successful Part Time Flight Instructor: It has been said that the passion for aviation is an incurable disease which is treated by hours of flying. Well one person who you can tell has been bitten by the aviation “bug” is Paul D’Auria. When I first met Paul his childlike smile as he talked a... by Aviation Careers Podcast

51 min listen

ACP010 – How To Prepare For Upgrading to Captain At The Airlines, Flying the Embraer 145, A Midlife Career Change: 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.... by Aviation Careers Podcast

72 min listen

ACP036 – Should You Leave The Military To Become An Airline Pilot?: Are you a military pilot thinking of making the jump to the airlines? Do you think you might wait until retirement before making the jump to the airlines? There are some pro’s and con’s of both staying in the military and leaving for the airlines. by Aviation Careers Podcast

37 min listen

ACP058 – Surround Yourself With Positive People: Welcome to a question and answer episode with Tom Wachowski. We have many interesting questions and comments from listeners. If you want your question answered on this show click on the contact tab above. We enjoy answering your questions and helping y... by Aviation Careers Podcast

75 min listen

ACP045 – Airline Pilot – Stressful, Dangerous, and Boring?: We Discuss: ATC Contract Towers. Why airline pilot is listed as the most stressful and most dangerous job. Is Being an Airline Pilot Boring? Listener Mail: A listener who wants to become an astronaut asks: Should I join the Air Force and gain flight e... by Aviation Careers Podcast

70 min listen

ACP039 – Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Steven Vigus: Welcome to episode 39. Today I have with me former Coast Guard helicopter pilot and Navy flight instructor Steve Vigus. Steve has a varied background and many interests including a passion for automobiles. I am really excited to listen as Steve takes u... by Aviation Careers Podcast

76 min listen

ACP025 – Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream – From Air Force Thunderbird Pilot To General Aviation Pilot With Dave Coffman: Many Air Force pilots transition to a career as an airline pilot. Some have successful careers as a general aviation pilot. Dave Coffman is an accomplished pilot who has taken his experience as an Air Force fighter pilot flying for the Thunderbirds an... by Aviation Careers Podcast

55 min listen

ACP047 – 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot: 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot: Go exploring instead of sitting in the hotel room. Get a hobby. Become involved in a charity. Take some time off. Pay it forward by helping others with their career Get involved in General Aviation. by Aviation Careers Podcast

77 min listen

ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage: Ten Things You Should NOT do during this pilot shortage: Burn your bridges. Turn down interviews. Don’t show up for the interview. Show up for the interview with a bad attitude or overconfident. Think this pilot shortage will never end because they alw... by Aviation Careers Podcast

50 min listen

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ACP350 Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth the effort?

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