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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today discuss the civilian route to becoming an aviation maintenance technician. We have a special guest Dean Showalter, aviation maintenance technician, and podcaster, to help us understand the life of a civilian aviation mechanic. But first a few announcements.

Announcements:

Congratulations To Nik Schiaffo for passing his Instrument Check Ride.

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners then please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right ot the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. As a matter of fact, for every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, The current online scholarships guide includes 60 new scholarships and 3 updates. 

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

Today I have with me Dean Showalter to help us understand the life of a civilian airplane mechanic and how to become an aviation maintenance technician.  Welcome to the show Dean.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• What is an Aviation Maintenance Technician?
• Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
• What is it like to be a mechanic?
• The many jobs of an AMT.
• Three ways to gain the experience required.
• Pay and benefits.
• Airlines vs Private Aircraft jobs.
• Why you should consider becoming an AMT.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://airplaneownermaintenance.com

https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionics-equipment-mechanics-and-technicians.htm

https://www.bakersschool.com/ap

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we have a special guest Air show Performer Bill Shepard who is passionate about promoting Aviation Careers and the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Before we speak with Bill a few announcements.

Announcements:

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners then please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right ot the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. As a matter of fact, for every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, The current online scholarships guide includes 60 new scholarships and 3 updates. 

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

Today I have with me Bill Shepard, airshow performer, and advocate for people of all backgrounds to reach for the skies and fulfill their dreams. As an airshow pilot, he is able to inspire the next generation of pilots through his many activities including Rise Above WASP which honors the Woman Air Force Service Pilots while inspiring the next generation of pilots and aerospace professionals. 

The Commemorative Air Force’s Rise Above Program provides young people with real-world examples of how courage, self-confidence, and perseverance can allow them to triumph over the adversity they face in their own lives. Last time Bill and I spoke was at Sun N Fun 2019 and you can listen to this interview and all the interviews throughout the year by tuning in to LiveATC.net/SNF. Welcome to the show Bill.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Bill's passion for aviation and helping others fulfill their dreams.
• It all starts with our first flight and that includes airshow pilots Like Bill Shepard.
• Bills path to the flight deck.
• Persistence and Passion.
• Urban Pilots Network.
• Erickson Aircraft Collection.
• Flying AT-6 Nella Rise Above WASPS.
• CAF Red Tail Squadron.
• There are many careers in Aerospace and why we need to promote STEM.
• Advice to those looking to get into Aerospace Careers.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.redtail.org/pilot-spotlight-bill-shepard-caf-red-tail-squadron-p-51c-mustang-pilot/

https://airmuseumguide.com/aviation-museums/usa/oregon/erickson-aircraft-collection/

http://www.ericksoncollection.com

https://riseabovewasp.org

SMAC219 Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of World War II: Harry Stewart

http://www.nctaviationcareers.com

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we answer your questions.

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners then please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right of the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. As a matter of fact, for every $10, we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, the current online scholarships guide includes 60 new scholarships and 3 updates. 

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Career Coaching price will increase to $100 in April.
• How current clients can reach me for an urgent call.
• Runway 10 St. Martin. Why your training and Precise flying is important.
• Instagram.com/CarlValeri
• I still have a couple of years in the military, should I contact recruiters now?
• I am having trouble finding scholarships I can apply for using the guide.
• If I can not find scholarships to help me cover the cost of training, should I take out a loan from the local credit union to help me get started? 
• New years resolution.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we answer your questions.

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners like you please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right ot the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

Are you looking to find out more about the aircraft dispatch program at the aviation institute of technology in Lakeland Florida? Come visit their booth at First Friday (Jan 3rd) to find out more about what an exciting career aircraft dispatch can be. 

To find out more about the dispatch program visit:

https://www.polk.edu/aerospace/aircraft-dispatcher-certification/

Special thanks to Adam for being our 1000th person to sign up for our online courses. He signed up for our scholarships guide online and for being the 1000th customer we are giving him one extra year of access to the guide for free! Some of you remember we began creating online courses and offered the scholarships guide as a course online with updates available every month. Look for more courses in the future at AviationCareersPodcast.com/courses.

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. As a matter of fact, for every $10, we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact in someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, The new guide is officially up! Last update for the year. This month we have 60 new scholarships and 3 updates. 

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Landing at St. Martin
• With the recent surge in automated flight capabilities will there be an increased risk of furlough? 
• Can the Aircraft Dispatcher Course at Polk State College be taken online?
• Are there any current flight scholarships that might suit someone in my situation?
• I’m worried that I will be forever denied a medical clearance because I had trouble in the past with feeling depressed and abusing alcohol.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

 Aviation Medical Advisory Services.

https://www.himsprogram.com

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special guest Bruce Monnier to discuss lessons learned from his dual engine failure in a jet. Before we begin we have a few announcements.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

AviationCareersPodcast.com - Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

This month we have 60 new scholarships and 3 updated scholarships.

News And Announcements:

Our next live event is Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo March 31 to April 5th.

Cruise Flight:

Bruce Monnier Medevac Pilot.

The aircraft he was flying the day of the incident.

Engine failure at FL350.

Second Engine Failure at 8000.

Glide to a landing in a jet.

Lessons learned from this incident.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Interview with Baron Pilot

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/may/22/new-def-fuel-contamination-incidents-reported

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2019-05-27/def-contamination-downs-two-citations

https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20190724.aspx

https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/ReportGeneratorFile.ashx?EventID=20190514X85601&AKey=1&RType=Prelim&IType=IA

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.  Today we answer your questions live from Lakeland Linder International Airport.

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners like you please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right to the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. As a matter of fact for every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, the most recent update includes 47 New Scholarships and 8 Updates.  

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

Special thanks for Shay for Paying it Forward with a free scholarships guide. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward” to get a free scholarships guide.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• How smart does a professional pilot have to be?
• Will a hearing loss keep me from becoming a pilot?
• Is it worth earning an A&P while working toward flight hours towing banners or flying skydivers, etc?
• Do you think I should try to earn ratings part-time on the side or commit to a job change completely?
• Is it possible to make this a career in my home City?
• What types of careers in aviation pay around 40 to 60k  that would allow the flexibility to earn ratings on the side?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Michael McLellan, Tom Frick, and Carl Valeri volunteered at the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase. The DeLand Showcase is an annual, three-day event focused entirely on recreational flying and sport aviation. Tom and Carl volunteered for Showcase Live for the second and third day while Michael spent the entire event as airshow announcer. 

More than one hundred exhibitors will be featuring all kinds of sport aircraft, ultralights, trikes, rotorcraft, powered parachutes and paragliders, engines, avionics, pilot gear, and flight schools.

The crew at Stuck Mic AvCast interviewed some of the vendors for Showcase live and these are the recordings from those live video interviews. Make sure you visit the Facebook and YouTube channel to view all of the video interviews from the crew at Showcase Live brought to you by Dave Shalbetter, Mik Daniels, Elisabeth Daniels, Roy Brewer, Tom Frick, and Carl Valeri. The interviews were interesting and very informative.

Preflight Checklist:

First a quick word from our sponsor.

 AviationCareersPodcast.com - Scholarships, Career Coaching, and Interview Preparation. 

News And Announcements:

Our next live event is Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo March 31 to April 5th.

Cruise Flight:

Today’s interviews are from the third day of the showcase to hear more please visit the Facebook and YouTube Channel for Deland Showcase Live.

Dwayne Swing, CEO of Velocity. 

http://www.velocityaircraft.com/

Viking Aircraft Engines

https://www.vikingaircraftengines.com/

Azalea Aviation Spyder Corvair Conversion and the Saberwing Aircraft

http://www.azaleaaviation.com/

Kanardia Avionics

https://www.kanardia.eu/

TL Aircraft 

https://tlaircraft.com/

John Zapp, Flying Musicians Association

http://flyingmusicians.org

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

No picks of the week for a live show.

Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

Deland Sport Aviation Showcase

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we are recording live from Lakeland airport and I want to talk to you about a special opportunity to help others achieve their aviation career goals. By becoming a patron of the podcast for as little as $1 a month you can help others achieve their goals. For every $10 dollars we raise as a patron we will give away one scholarship guide. Please click on the patron button on the right side of the screen to see how you can help someone achieve their career goal.

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Have a special story about your career that would inspire others? Want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners like you please consider becoming a guest on the show? Click on the "be a guest" tab in the show notes or on the right of the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others, you may receive the scholarships guide for free. As a matter of fact, for every $10 we raise from patrons of the podcast we give away one scholarship guide. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by contributing to giving away a free scholarships guide please click on Patron. For as little as $1 a month you can make a huge impact on someone’s life and career.

Speaking of the scholarships guide, the most recent update includes 47 New Scholarships and 8 Updates.  

To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

Special thanks for Shay for Paying it Forward with a free scholarships guide. Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward” to get a free scholarships guide.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Patron levels.
• Why it is important to help others realize their goals.
• Build a legacy.
• Support organizations you believe in. WAI, OBAP, GPA, 99’s, Etc.
• Do you know if with this degree I would qualify for the R-ATP if I decided to migrate towards a piloting career?
• Do you have any ideas on finding a job for someone with my flight experience, or am I just chasing a dream that is difficult to become reality at this point with the amount of hours I have?
• Could you recommend a U.S. Teacher that prepares pilots to do the interview via Skype?
• I have heard mixed stories as to whether or not there is a pilot shortage in Canada - what is your knowledge of the situation up here?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/atp/media/institutional_authority_list.pdf

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Avoiding Training Pitfalls and Listener Mail. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer your questions!

If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  Also, if you have a special story about your career that would inspire others, want to share your career in Aerospace, or have other information you feel would help our listeners like you please consider becoming a guest on the show. Click on the be a guest tab in the show notes or on the right ot the screen at AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

At AviationCareersPodcast.com  You can find the Scholarships Guide, Career Coaching, and various courses online.  Don’t forget to use the coupon code “payitforward”, all one word. Through the generosity of others you may receive the scholarships guide for free. 

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life by giving away a free scholarships guide please visit the Pay It Forward tab and listen to the short video on how you can help someone achieve their goals. For as little as 10 dollars you can make a huge impact in someone’s life by purchasing a year access to the scholarships guide online.

This month's update to the scholarships guide includes 47 New Scholarships and 8 Updates.  To find out more visit AerospaceScholarships.com or click on the scholarships tab at AviationCareersPodcast.com

In This Episode We Discuss:

• How To Log Flight Time When Flying For The Airlines.
• Is there a career path as a pilot where I could sleep at home a good portion of the time?
• Avoiding Training Pitfalls in a large accelerated flight school
• Should I focus on Part 135 flying or become a flight instructor?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

How To Be A Guest On Aviation Careers Podcast

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