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Can Pilots Take COVID Vaccine?

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Chris Pezalla law offices of Robert Strumor.

https://www.strumorlaw.com

Disclaimers

Are pilots eligible for the regular vaccine?

How Long Do I Have to wait before flying again?

-48 hours

Is one dose enough?

Will airline pilots have to get the vaccine?

-FAA Requirement

-Airline Requirement

-International Destinations

What paperwork should I keep?

-Records of vaccine

-ER visits

Links:

https://www.faa.gov/coronavirus/

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-reviewing-whether-pilots-can-take-covid-vaccine/

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96302&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96258

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

Quote from FAA Website:

“Holders of FAA-issued Airman Medical Certificates or Medical Clearances may receive the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines; however, a 48-hour no-fly/no safety-related duty interval must be observed after each dose.”

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In today’s podcast video we will discuss how to answer a tell me about a time interview question or TMAAT.

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Before we begin, Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. Much has happened in the new year and the hiring environment changed. We have changed with the current environment and are starting to do more podcast videos. These are podcasts you can both listen to in your podcatcher and also on YouTube. We also are starting to do more video interviews so please visit us at https://www.youtube.com/ExpertAviator

Since the legacy airlines are not hiring we will be focusing our questions towards the Cargo, Business Aviation, and Charter Part 135 world. If you you are getting ready for an interview we encourage you to watch all the videos in Pilot Interview course playlist at https://www.youtube.com/ExpertAviator

And if you want a one on one coaching session with me so you can better prepare for your interview or need career advice visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Let’s get started with the first Pilot Interview Course question How To Answer A Tell Me About A Time Question or TMAAT.

SAR Method
Situation - Describe the situation clearly.
Action - What action was taken?
Result - What was the result?
Include what you learned.
What you did right.
What you changed due to the action taken.
Anything else you want to add, but be careful.

Examples:

TMAAT that you had an emergency.
Would it be better for the Capt. to be the Pilot Monitoring or Pilot Flying?
TMAAT that you overcame a difficult situation using CRM?Links Mentioned in the Video:

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All of our courses: http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/collections

Career Coaching: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Recommended Reading: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/recommended-reading/

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Welcome to Episode 264. This episode is for flight instructors and those who are considering becoming a flight instructor, but instead of an episode about the technical details involved in instructing we will discuss how you can have a successful flight instructing business. Joining the discussion are CFI’s Tom Frick, Bill English, and Russ Roslewski.

http://stuckmicavcast.com/contact-us/ 

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor : 

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App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR. 

Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for free one year access to the Aerospace Scholarships guide. Links to the aerospace scholarships guide and the coupon code are in the show notes. There are a limited number of coupons so visit AviationCareerPodcast.com and use the code PlaneEnglishSim today.

If you like this content please visit https://stuckmicavcast.com/patron

Every dollar we raise we put one dollar towards purchasing a scholarship guide that contains over $120 million in scholarships. You can find out more about the scholarships at http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• How to get started as a new CFI
• Getting over initial anxiety and fears of flight instructing
• Establishing yourself/building skills and reputation
• Setting your rate
  • Hourly vs day rate
  • Should you charge for pre and post-flight? (carl)
  • How do you get paid? (carl)
• Flight school vs independent
• Listen to Part 2 for the remainder of the discussion.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - https://www.sportaviationshowcase.com/

Tom - https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/advanced-training/cfi

Russ - Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28439264-spaceman

Bill - http://code7700.com/ 

aviation safety and resources

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/patron

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Tim Miller, teacher turned flight instructor. Tim has the quintessential success story of an Encore Career in Aviation and he wants to share his experiences with us today.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell you what content to bring to you in the future.

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 scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 11 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

• Tim Miller’s passion for aviation.
• It is never too late to start.
• Why now?
• Importance of Discovery Flight.
• His journey to the flight deck.
• The challenges of an encore career in aviation
• The rewards of an encore aviation career.
• Parting thoughts and advice to those seeking an encore career or career 2.0 later in life.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.dibiz.com/timothyjaymiller 

https://www.leadingedgeflyingclub.com/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Genesah Duffy to discuss how she landed her dream job as a seaplane pilot.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell you what content to bring to you in the future.

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 scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 11 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

• Genesah and her path to the flight deck.
• Why seaplane pilot and not the airlines?
• How she has created an amazing lifestyle and career.
• What is her favorite aspect of her career?
• Advice for those separating from the military with a goal of a career in aviation.
• Why she pursued the many different ratings she holds including mechanic and helicopter pilot.
• Advice females looking to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of aviation.
• What is next for Genesah.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com

http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-guest-on-aviation-careers-podcast 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

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SMAC263 Best-of Stuck Mic AvCast 2020. Welcome to Episode 263 the annual best-of episode where we compile our favorite episodes from 2020. This year has been a challenging one and all of us at Stuck Mic AvCast thank you for keeping your passion alive during these trying times. We commit to bringing you in the new year episodes with passionate aviators who love to share their love and knowledge of aviation with us. 

Today’s episode includes our top 3 picks for this year and we hope this episode will kick off your new aviation year! Enjoy and safe flying.

Preflight Checklist:

Visit: http://stuckmicavcast.com/picks-of-the-week/

http://stuckmicavcast.com/past-episodes/ 

If you like this content please visit https://stuckmicavcast.com/patron

Every dollar we raise we put one dollar towards purchasing a scholarship guide that contains over $120 million in scholarships. You can find out more about the scholarships at http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• SMAC232 VFR into IMC – Prevention and Survival 
• SMAC242 Women Military Aviators Past and Present 
• SMAC245 Beyond the IFR Checkride 

After Landing Checklist:

No Picks of the week but check out the links mentioned in the podcast.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/patron

http://stuckmicavcast.com/past-episodes/

http://stuckmicavcast.com/picks-of-the-week/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today have an inspirational story about persistence and a question from one of our Canadian listeners.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell you what content to bring to you in the future.

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 scholarships. The latest version contains 52 new scholarships and 10 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

I became a CFI in 2019 and a CFII in 2020.  

I wanted to let you know that I found your podcast about 4 years ago around the time when I was considering a career change from a high school math teacher to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.  

I only began flying in 2014, but one of the flight instructors I was working with suggested that I think about becoming a flight instructor.  At the time it seemed like an impossible goal, but as you say in your podcast, do something each day to move towards your aviation dreams, and that's just what I did.

I retired from a 30-year high school teaching career in May of 2020, and now I'm a flight instructor working mostly at a Flying Club.

Your podcast has been a source of information and inspiration for me, and I wanted to thank you for your commitment to providing guidance and help to others in the field of aviation.

Talking Points:

• Thank you for that inspirational letter.
• Second or Encore career is very important especially if you are still healthy and have the energy to pursue another career.
• Persistence and perseverance is the key to success.
• A career is a marathon, not a sprint.
• Encore Careers are important.
• Career 2.0 and Encore Careers.
• We would love to have you on the show to discuss your journey.
• If you are interested in being a guest on the show please click on the link on the side of the screen where we have a course that describes how to be a guest. 
• Hi, do you cater to many scholarships available to Canadians?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com

http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-guest-on-aviation-careers-podcast 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

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Welcome to Episode 262. Today we have a special guest Madison Johnston to discuss flying ultralights without a pilot certificate better known as Part 103 with Madison Johnston.

Preflight Checklist:

If you like this content please visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

Every dollar we raise we put one dollar towards purchasing a scholarships guide which contains over $120 million in scholarships. You can find out more about the scholarships at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

News And Announcements:

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• What is part 103 flying? 
• Is it safe? 
• Part 103 aircraft flying, buying, and maintenance. 
• Flying without any certificates, how do you do it? 
• Learning to fly cheaply and having fun doing it! 
  • LODA - letter of deviation authority
• What is the training like for an experienced pilot?
• Build times and general costs of ultralight aircraft. 
• Pilot prejudice. 
• Dealing with the pilots who think we’re too slow and dangerous; the misconceptions about ultralight pilots and builders. 
• Communication is key! 
• How to keep others aware of your presence. 
• Two stroke? 
• Four stroke? 
• Weight limits and speed? 
• Ramp checks, the FAA, and how to stay out of trouble. 
• It’s the pilot’s responsibility.
• Carl’s question and challenge. What does Carl Weight? Hint look at part 103 max weight for powered aircraft. First person that answers the question gets a free scholarship guide. Must answer on our Facebook page.

After Landing Checklist:

No Picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

ABOUT PART 103 FOR ULTRALIGHTS

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/ultralights/getting-started-in-ultralight-flying/about-faa-part-103-for-ultralights

United States Ultralight Association

https://www.usua.org

Private, Sport, or Ultralight?

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/comparing-pilot-types

Becoming an Ultralight Pilot — Step by Step

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/comparing-pilot-types/how-to-become-an-ultralight-pilot

Powered Paragliding Bible 6: The Ultimate Paramotor Manual and Reference

https://amzn.to/3gipzsJ

https://www.teammini-max.com/online-store/aircraft-kits/1600r-sport/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question "Do I Need A Bachelor's Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?".

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell what content to bring to you in the future.

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 scholarships. The latest version contains 52 new scholarships and 10 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Listener Mail:

Hi Carl,

Big fan of the show listening from Canada!

I'm currently a second-year student in an Aviation degree program where you study for a Bachelor of Commerce while at the same time completing a Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine, and group 1 Instrument Rating while also qualifying to write the Air Transport Pilot License exam at the end. 

I'm deciding between finishing this 4-year program to earn by bachelor's degree or switching to a 2-year aviation diploma program at the same flight school where you earn the same ratings but instead of a bachelor's you earn a diploma in Aviation Technology and a certification in Aviation Safety Management & Crew Resource Management. 

As for my question, if my goal is to make it to a big airline one day, do one of these options fare better than the other, or do they stand with a similar value in terms of the likeliness of getting hired? 

With the upcoming shortage of pilots would it really matter?  

I know the degree would be better to fall back on in the case I lost my medical but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!

Cheers.

Talking Points:

Moncton Canada is one of my favorite cities.

https://www.resurgo.ca/moncton-museum

Group 1 –This type of instrument rating is given when the flight test is completed in a multi-engine plane.

Never plan for a shortage or a downturn. Plan for your career.

Flight time is #1 and Degree is #2.

BS is better for both a job at a larger airline with much competition and also for your future in case there is a downturn in the industry.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.resurgo.ca/moncton-museum