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ACP306 Can I Become A Cargo Pilot At 41? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions. 

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Listener Mail:

“I am glad I discovered your podcast. Extremely insightful, nicely varied topics and fantastic guests. I especially liked episode 294  with Chad Kendall. I believe my flight instructor was a colleague of Mr. Kendall at Metropolitan State University in Denver.

I retired from the US Navy in 2018 after 20 years of working in nuclear power. While on an overseas trip, I met a FEDEX pilot in the hotel lobby of the Narita Hilton. 

After a nice chat, I knew my career goal - fly cargo.

Fast forward to present day - recently obtained my PPL and working towards follow on ratings. I turn 41 in less than a week.

My question - is a goal of becoming a cargo pilot too far fetched of an idea at my age? 

Keep up the fantastic work. I look forward to each new episode!

Thanks,”

1. Cargo flying at the majors vs the feeders and charter.
2. Give yourself 3 to 10 years to obtain your ultimate goal
3. You can work past 65 if you go with a 135 or 91 company.
4. FedEx and UPS are the big carriers and are part 121.
5. Cargo has become very competitive again.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp294-careers-in-collegiate-aviation-with-professor-chad-kendall/

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SMAC257 Your Next Flying Adventure in Hawaii with Fly Maui. Welcome to Episode 257. Are you looking for your next flying adventure? Considering the beautiful islands of Hawaii? Joining us today are our friends from The Aloha 360 Podcast and Fly Maui Flight School to discuss the unique aspects of flying in Hawaii and vacation flying. 

Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

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News And Announcements:

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2020 1PM - 7PM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 9AM-4PM

SUN 'N FUN HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

Join us Saturday, December 5th at 10 AM for a GA Town Hall

ACE President and CEO John "Lites" Leenhouts, 

AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker, and 

EAA President, CEO, and Board Chairman Jack Pelton

Stay tuned for more details by visiting FlySNF.org. 

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• Why you should consider Maui for your next flying adventure.
• What is vacation flying?
• Sharpen your crosswind landing skills.
• What better place for your next flight review or IPC!
• Build hours while viewing some of the most amazing sites including waterfalls, lighthouses, mountains, and maybe a humpback whale!
• How did they land in Maui?
• Beyond and island flying vacation: the culture and natural beauty of Maui.
• What special considerations are there when visiting Maui as a tourist and pilot?
• How you can experience your next flying adventure on Maui!
• Aloha360 Podcast.

After Landing Checklist:

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://www.flymauihi.com/

https://www.thealoha360.com/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail about furlough and a new 121 operator.

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Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone's life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 32 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

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Listener Mail:

“Hi, Carl and Team, 

Thank you for all you do. These podcasts have helped keep me motivated during this downturn to stick with aviation. 

As a pilot what questions would you ask if interviewing with a brand new up and coming 121 operator? Is there any reason to not go to start up an airline?

We know JetBlue was started during the 2008-2010 recession and later became a very dominant airline. The first batch of JetBlue pilots who interviewed earlier on now have relative job security, their choice of schedules, and good pay! 

I am a low time First Officer on permanent furlough (my regional ceased all operations in April). This new company is local to me, will be flying larger planes, and has a schedule structure that fits my lifestyle.”

1. There is no permanent furlough. You have been laid off.
2. Research the management team at your new airline and then ask questions from your research. 
3. During your research try to discover their financial position going into this venture.
4. The Great Recession was from 2007 to 2009.
5. Jetblue started operations in 2000.

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today Aubrey Warrick to discuss her journey to the flight deck of a business jet.  But before we begin a few announcements. 

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The Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarships guide as a gift. Please send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and number of scholarships guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarships guide.

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Talking Points:

• Aubrey’s Journey to the flight deck.
• Challenges of being a female in a male-dominated field.
• The rewards of life as a corporate pilot.
• Balancing family and a career in business aviation.
• Who should pursue a career in business aviation?
• If you can’t ______ don’t become a corporate pilot.
• What is Collecting Copilots?
• What is next for Aubrey?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.collectingcopilots.com/  

https://www.instagram.com/collectingcopilots 

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to discuss airport operations from almost 2 decades of experience working in and around the airport. Brian Carney’s journey to his current position as an Airport Operations Specialist is an interesting and varied story. We can learn from Brian that the path towards your career is not always straight but it is worth it. 

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. 

Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. September guide is up! This month we've got 18 new scholarships and 32 updates.

Our latest video:

http://YouTube.com/ExpertAviator 

Talking Points:

• Brian’s current position as an airport operations specialist.
• How Brian developed his passion for aviation.
• The journey to his current job.
• Why the path towards your career may not be straight but is full of learning experiences we can apply to future jobs.
• Advice for someone wanting to pursue an airport operations position.
• What type of jobs are available.
• What education is necessary.
• Read other airport requirements for the job.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/briancar89/

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/what-is-part-139/ 

https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/

https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes532022.htm

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Welcome to Episode 256. Whether flying recreationally or professionally, two important goals you should always keep in mind is to control the plane and not hit anything. These goals include various skills and philosophies we use while flying an aircraft. 

Today we will discuss in this how you can better control the plane and not hit anything. This is an especially relevant topic since many of us have not been flying much and need to return to mastering some of the most basic flying skills.

Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

Preflight Checklist:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

With over $120 Million in aerospace scholarships, we are the largest online directory. Be part of changing people’s lives by investing in others and becoming a patron by visiting http://StuckMicAvCast.com/patron.

News And Announcements:

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2020 1PM - 7PM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 9AM-4PM

SUN 'N FUN HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

Join us Saturday, December 5th at 10 AM for a GA Town Hall

ACE President and CEO John "Lites" Leenhouts, 

AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker, and 

EAA President, CEO, and Board Chairman Jack Pelton

Stay tuned for more details by visiting FlySNF.org. 

You can listen to Sun N Fun right now at http://www.liveatc.net/snf 

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

• Adding to the Aviate, Navigate, Communicate mantra.
• Control The Plane.
  • Are you current or proficient in flying?
  • Crosswind practice.
  • Maneuvers.
• Don’t Hit Anything.
  • Communication helps.
  • See and Avoid
  • ADS-B benefits and challenges.
  • Use your charts.
  • Is your plane a challenge to control or require additional training?
  • When do you take control as an instructor?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - Buccaneer: The Provocative Odyssey of Jack Reed, Adventurer, Drug Smuggler, and Pilot Extraordinaire.

https://amzn.to/2ZX8UUE

Bill - FAA Runway Safety Simulator  

https://www.runwaysafetysimulator.com/ 

Sean - New SLC Airport - 

https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/ 

Tom - Special Use Airspace site

https://sua.faa.gov/

Eric - Holding Procedures Guide 

https://thebackseatpilot.com/products/the-bsp-holds 

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://generalaviationnews.com/2020/09/16/pilot-on-wrong-frequency-hits-another-plane-while-landing

https://generalaviationnews.com/2020/02/28/instructional-flight-ends-in-hitting-sagebrush/

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Dr. Air who specializes in mental health, sleep hygiene, and stress management. 

Before we begin a few announcements. For questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

The recent 2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. September guide is up! This month we've got 18 new scholarships and 32 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

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Talking Points:

• Mental health, stress management, sleep hygiene 
• How to cope with alcohol and drug addiction during the COVID19 pandemic 
• Dealing with the stresses of being a professional by implementing wellness and lifestyle changes. 
• Secondhand effects of stress, alcohol and drug addiction
• Mental health and maintaining your aviation medical.
• HIMS program.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.primepsychiatrymd.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/efosa-airuehia-md-dabam-dipablm-fapa-4a172a74

https://addictionblueprint.com/ 

https://himsprogram.com/

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ACP301 The Rotor Break with Stephen Ryan. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Stephen Ryan of TheRotorBreak.com where you will read “day in the life” stories from career pilots. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarships guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we've got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

• Stephen Ryan and his passion for aviation.
• The idea behind TheRotorBreak.com
• Law enforcement flying.
• How it will help the reader.
• What type of stories do you focus on?
• How things have changed since the latest challenge in the industry.
• What is next for Stephen and Rotor Break?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

TheRotorBreak.com

http://aerossurance.com/

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ACP300 Adapting To Change and Listener Mail. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are doing a special episode on both youtube and an audio podcast. Please let us know if you like the video podcast. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

Please consider becoming a patron. Every dollar we raise goes towards giving away a scholarship guide through our Pay It Forward Campaign. Please visit:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation 

The recent  2020 Scholarships guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we've got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Our latest video:

Where Is The Final Approach Fix on the ILS?

Talking Points:

• Adapting to change.
• Listener mail.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation

https://www.safepilots.org

https://www.nafinet.org/master-cfi

https://masterinstructors.org

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp287-airport-operations-with-courtney-deckard/

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp260-cassidy-moore-and-her-journey-to-becoming-a-vintage-aircraft-mechanic/