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ACP303 Airport Operations Specialist Brian Carney

Airport Operations

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. 

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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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SMAC256 Control The Plane and Don’t Hit Anything

Control The Plane

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.

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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

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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Stress Management

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:

http://YouTube.com/ExpertAviator 

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

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

Adapting To Change

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/

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SMAC255 Baron Pilot

Baron Pilot

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Joining us today is Baron Pilot.

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 

Sponsor: Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward and you may receive one year access to the scholarship guide. Quantities limited.

The most recent update includes 52 new scholarships and 50 updates.

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): 

  • Flying Life and his passion for aviation.
  • Why the Baron?
  • Is there anything he dislikes about the Baron?
  • Baron Pilot on YouTube.
  • What can we expect from the YouTube Channel?
  • What is next?

After Landing Checklist:

Baron Pilot YouTube Channel

https://www.instagram.com/beechbaronpilot/

https://www.facebook.com/BeechBaronPilot/

https://baronpilotshop.com/ 

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Transitioning From Flying

Transitioning From Flying Job To A Non-Flying Job In Aviation With Naval Aviator Paul Wynns. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have a special guest to discuss transitioning from flying jobs to non-flying jobs in aviation with a focus on our military aviators.

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

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:

  • Welcome to the Show Paul Wynns.
  • Launching his career in aviation.
  • Landing a coveted job flying in the Navy.
  • Why he chose the route on entrepreneurship.
  • The challenges of being a first-time entrepreneur after leaving the Navy.
  • The rewards of owning an aviation business.
  • Who should consider this path?
  • FlexAir’s training and cultural philosophy.
  • Success is measured by student outcomes.
  • One crew one flight.
  • What is next for Paul and FlexAir?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/goflexair/

https://www.goflexair.com/

Flex Air Aviation One Flight One Crew - Video

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking

https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov/

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Pilot Pipeline

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the transition from Army Medevac Pilot to aviation entrepreneur and creator of Pilot Pipeline with Robert Wright. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

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:

  • Robert and his passion for flight.
  • His journey to the flight deck.
  • The challenges and rewards of Army Aviation.
  • Pilot and entrepreneur.
  • What is Pilot Pipeline?
  • Growing the aviation industry and barriers to entry.
  • How it will help you move forward with your career.
  • What’s next.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcharleswright/

https://pilotpipeline.com/

 https://www.facebook.com/PilotPipeline/ 

https://www.instagram.com/pilotpipeline/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/65350256/ 

https://twitter.com/PilotPipeline 

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SMAC254 737 Max Analysis Part 5 Outcomes and Actions

737 Max

SMAC254 737 Max Analysis Part 5 Outcomes and Actions. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we conclude our special series on the 737 Max. Although a general aviation podcast we feel this is an important topic which all aviators can learn valuable lessons from. Joining me today is Ben Bohlman and Justin Ash.

Before we begin a quick word from our sponsor.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor: Aviation Careers Podcast. Use the coupon code PayItForward and you may receive year access to the scholarships guide. Quantities limited.

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

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

  • Overview
  • Training
    • GA
    • Systems
      • Have we changed focus and is it too myopic
    • Airline
    • Government - FAA
    • Hand flying
    • Ipad useful tool or detriment to training
    • Do some more GA flying
  • The appropriate level of automation
  • Certification how to be involved - politics - integrity
  • So do you still want to be a pilot in this environment?
  • Artificial Intelligence and replacing people.
    • Sensing and Interpretation, Action
  • Liability
  • Responsibility
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ACP297 Flying Opportunities in China with WASINC

flying opportunities in china

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss flying opportunities in China with WASINC President David Ross. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

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

Announcements:

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:

When Do You Start Your Descent? Pilot Interview Course Episode 6.

Talking Points:

  • China Flying Update
  • What is WASINC
  • Is today a good time to seek work in China?
  • What is plot leasing?
  • Flying as a foreign expert.
  • Effects of Covid-19 on Aviation in China.
  • Things to consider if you are looking towards flying opportunities in China.
  • I’m furloughed, can I apply?
  • How to find out more.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

ACP011- Flying In China, Interview With WASINC President Dave Ross

ACP068 – Flying In China With Boeing 737 Captain Doug Ward

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