ACP335 How To Keep The Aviation Passion Alive, Even With A Lack Of Funds

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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast: How To Keep The Aviation Passion Alive, Even With A Lack Of Funds. In today’s episode, I answer listener mail and the question of how to keep the aviation passion alive even with a lack of funds.

Talking Points:

Listener Mail 1:

Hello, Carl I just wanted to thank you for your work and knowledge that you share on your podcast. They have helped me tremendously!!! I was struggling with the decision to pursue aviation because I am now 40 years old with a wife and 6 children, 3 of them Foster children. 

I started my private pilot license in June 2020 and had to take four months off from August to January. Now I am going for it full throttle! “No pun intended “ unfortunately/fortunately I live in the Pacific Northwest and the weather is less than ideal currently. I am at the cross country point in my training with 30 hrs Total Time. I’m trying not to get discouraged though as I know there will be a lot of ups and downs. 

Once again thank you for all that you do, it’s making a difference!

Listener Mail 2:

Hi Carl! 

Hope all is well. At the time of writing we are just starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel in career progression and hiring at the airlines. I have been fortunate enough to be at a good Regional  Airline that has done well during the pandemic and we have plans to resume hiring soon.

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on what elements a good letter of recommendation should include. I'm excited to pay it forward and want to do my best to put the candidates I'm giving a reference to in a position to succeed. 

Thanks and keep up the great work. Good times are just around the corner!

Visit : How to Write A Letter Of Recommendation On YouTube, and on this podcast at http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp331-two-steps-to-a-successful-letter-of-recommendation-and-why-most-fail-by-skipping-step-1/ 

Listener Mail 3:

Good Afternoon Carl,

How are you doing? I met with you back in October 2016 to get some career coaching and advice on making moves in my career. I was the engineer you were talking about at 43:25 on ACP 118 and wanted to give you an update on where I am today.

Since discussing with you back in October 2016, I ended up pursuing my second engineering job that I was hesitant about pursuing. While I was at the engineering job, I received my CFI certificate and began teaching on the weekends. 

I loved being an instructor so much that I quit my engineering job and pursued instructing full-time for about 2 years. Today I am 1.5 years into my first airline job at SkyWest Airlines flying the E175 based out of LAX. 

I just wanted to thank you tremendously for the life-changing career guidance that you provided me and keep providing to other people in need of guidance. I hope you are doing well and love continuing to listen to your amazing podcasts.

Take care.

Listener Mail 4:

Hello Mr. Valeri and Team,

I hope this e-mail finds everyone safe and in great health! 

I just watched your guest appearance on Nancy Bradshaw's podcast. I'm a private pilot and US Air Force veteran looking to make a career in the aviation industry. At this stage, I'm interested in flying in business aviation.

Like many, having a family makes it challenging to pursue the ongoing training program, due to lack of funds. I'm making every effort to keep the passion alive! 

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! 

There are many things you can do to keep the aviation passion alive while moving forward with your career, even if you lack funds.

1. Read. FAA manuals are free online. Magazines are free at the library.
2. YouTube - Watch our channel
3. Podcasts - You're listening and doing the right thing.
4. Set up a financial goal and a budget right now and start moving forward.
5. Revisit your goals continually
6. Air shows and events such as Flight Sim Expo and Sun N Fun.
7. Take one step every day. Something small or something large but do something every day to keep the passion alive.

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Links Mentioned In This Show:

How to Write A Letter Of Recommendation

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp331-two-steps-to-a-successful-letter-of-recommendation-and-why-most-fail-by-skipping-step-1/

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