Will I be too old by the time I get enough flight hours and other questions are answered in this episode. Your host Carl is joined by Paul Grieco to answer your questions. If you have questions or feedback please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.
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It's a beautiful thing when a career and passion come together
Welcome to a special episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast where we answer your questions, including about when a career and passion come together. Remember you can send us any questions, comments, or stories about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly by visiting us on facebook, twitter, or sending us an e-mail at StuckMicAvCast@Gmail.com. If you wish to be a guest on the show please send us an e-mail describing how you would like to contribute to the General Aviation conversation.
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Announcements and Shout Outs:
Great thanks to Lakeland Fire during Hurricane Irma.
Hello everyone and thank you for all your concern and comments during Hurricane Irma. As many of you know we moved to Lakeland, Florida and a few weeks later were hit with the eye of Hurricane Irma. We recently were able to restore the internet and will be up and running with our regularly scheduled show.
Announcements and Shout Outs:
Career Coaching from Aviation Careers Podcast. If you are looking to get into Aviation, or need assistance taking the next step forward in your career, we are here to help. Please check out our coaching page we have several services available to assist you.
Lakeland Florida Fire Department. A shout out to Lakeland Fire and EMS for the great work they did helping everyone in the area get the help they needed, including my own family.
Operation AirDrop, which did a great job getting emergency food, water, and supplies to people here in Florida.
Donate To The Polk State Flight Team. The team could use your help especially with the added expenses of needing to fly the planes away for the hurricane.
Airlines and Hurricanes Discussed in this Episode
How airlines and flight schools prepare for the hurricane.
Flying around Hurricanes.
The challenges of being away from home during a natural disaster
Pilot pay during a natural disaster.
The challenges of being stuck on the beach while your family struggles at home.
Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Our reporter in the field, Russ Roslewski was in Norman Oklahoma for the AOPA Fly In. AOPA fly-ins happen around the country bringing many people together in the aviation community. This event broke all previous attendance records with over 7500 people including 500 planes. The AOPA Fly In’s are a great place to learn, share your passion for aviation, and help advocate for the GA community.
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Sponsor:Aviation Careers Podcast. This is the largest online directory of aerospace scholarships. For $10 per month or $10 for the annual guide, you can potentially save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Announcements:
We have postponed our meet ups until after we clean up from Hurricane Irma. As you know we moved to Lakeland recently and as we record this show the storm is passing through the area. To learn more about upcoming meetups please visit our facebook page.
Cruise Flight:
What airlines do during a hurricane.
Interviews From AOPA Fly-In:
AOPA Volunteers – Mike Woods – http://www.aopa.org
- Information on how you can be a volunteer for an AOPA Fly-In near you.
Sooner Flight Academy – Dawn Machalinski – http://flightcamp.ou.edu
- Year-round and summer programs for students ages 6-18
Oklahoma Pilots Association – Bill Halpain – http://opa.link
- Dinner meetings, guest speakers and flyaways around Oklahoma
Grand Seaplanes – Steve Robinson – http://grandseaplanes.com
- Get your seaplane rating in a Lake Amphibian on Grand Lake, OK
Air Plains – Eric Papan – http://airplains.com
- Engine conversions and airframe modifications including the 300-hp Cessna 182
Angel Flight South Central – Troy Whistman – http://angelflightsc.org
- Volunteer humanitarian flights for medical patients
University of Oklahoma Aviation Department – Ken Carson – http://pacs.ou.edu/aviation
- College degree programs in aviation, including piloting, air traffic control, and aviation management
After Landing Checklist:
Picks Of The Week:
Carl:Bay News 9 Weather. A great local news source to Carl's area that even gives info for pilots.
Russ:Operation Air Drop Facebook and Operation Air Drop Website. This group used airplanes to move needed supplies into Houston after Hurricane Harvey, and have turned to Florida to assist with relief after Hurricane Irma.
In this episode, we continue our new series titled “Tips for high-Income Pilots. This series will eventually be an online video course.
As a reminder, we are not allowed by law to give you financial advice but this is only general information. You should consult your financial advisor for information specific to your needs. We recommend your finding a fee-based certified financial planner who must comply with the FINRA rules and regulations. Fiduciary is important.
There are many airlines out there to choose from. How do you go about choosing the best airline for you given the options? In some circumstance, it might be an easy choice given we might just choose the first one to call or only receive an invite from just one carrier.
Others might receive multiple offers and need to evaluate their options. Some might just be trying to decide which airlines to submit their applications to.
Many make a decision based on block hour pay alone. But is there more to consider when making what will be a major life decision? Let's look further into different considerations when deciding on which airline will be the best fit for you.
Choosing the Best Airline
The health and longevity of the airline.
Stability
Growth
Financials
The airline’s mission and your flying preference
Long haul? Short haul?
Passenger/cargo
Where do you live and where are the domiciles?
Is commuting a viable option?
Are there domiciles that would be attractive to live in?
What are the schedules like for a typical line holder?
PBS/ Line Bidding
Days off
Trip type vs personal preference
Ability to drop or pick up for money
Vacation and accrual
Overall Contract or Quality of life extras
401K match
Profit sharing
Extras earning benefits
Health insurance (Big one)
The overall employee/management relationship
This one is tricky because it is so dynamic
If possible get a feel for the overall Pilot groups attitude knowing there will be extreme negatives and positives on both ends of the spectrum
These are many of the considerations while making a decision on which airline to work for or at the very least apply for. In some cases, applicants may have their choice while others go just to the one that calls. If you are able to choose it is important to consider all factors, not just the pay rates alone. When considering all factors it is more likely that the choice will be made that will result in the applicant selecting an airline that suits their life.
The team is here to discuss approach minimums with special guest Arnold Pieper, and how he convinced the Brazilian government to change those minimums.
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Aviation Careers Podcast is the sponsor for this episode. Check us out to learn about aviation careers and how to earn scholarships for advancing your training.
Cruise Flight:
Today we have a special guest Arnold Pieper. Arnold is an avid aviator and established Information Technology Executive and works on Flight Standards on the Embraer 190/195/Lineage 1000. Joining us from Indaiatuba, Brazil.
Welcome to episode 151! Today I am joined by Paul Grieco to answer several listener questions, including one related to business aviation. Let's get started!
Announcements:
An updated version of the 2017 Aviation Scholarships Guide will be coming out in September, with the 2018 edition coming out in January. If you have already purchased the 2017 version, Watch your Kindle or iBooks app for the update, which can be downloaded automatically.
Advice from Carl: When applying for a flying job, you can check your records with the FAA, so you don’t have any surprises in the interview.
Business Aviation Guidelines and Other Questions answered:
59 years old, started in 2008, just achieved instrument rating.
From Russ: Would a Masters in Education be helpful to have in applying for a Check Airmen job?
Canadian Private Pilot, working toward a certificate, should you have a full-time career when training in a club? Is training through a club the best way to go for someone who cannot commit to Monday to Friday? Is the scheduling at a regional airline flexible enough to keep my current job?
Does commercial/business aviation require 1500 hours and 1st class medical, and should I train on a certain type of equipment, such as a plane or simulator with glass?
Carl is joined by Russ Roslewski to narrate through the interviews Russ conducted at AirVenture 2017. Russ got to meet up with Larry, Tom, Dave Abbey, Dave Pasco, and Jennifer.
AOPA is having a fly-in September 8-9, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. There will be seminars and talks on Friday and open displays on Saturday.
Cruise Flight:
Interviews from AirVenture 2017:
Levil Aviation - Michelle Leon:
Makers of the Beacon and BOM ADS-B products
Air Race Classic - Linda Evans:
Annual all-women cross country air race
American Bonanza Society - Tom Turner:
Type club and training programs for Beech Bonanza and Baron aircraft
Foreflight Scout - Stephen Newman:
Small, inexpensive ADS-B-Out receiver
In this episode, we interview California Highway Patrol Pilot Jan Sears. Jan is passionate about aviation and has a unique path towards his career goal and will share with us.
Announcements:
Facebook.com/AviationCareersPodcast page is great for learning about new episodes, asking questions and discussing careers in aviation. I am also going to be adding announcements for quick meet ups for cities I am going to be in. If you would like to meet up for a cup of coffee or lunch let me know under those posts!
Jan and I Discuss his journey to becoming a Pilot for the California Highway Patrol Pilot:
His passion for aviation and how it began at the young age of 10. His attempt to fly fighters and the challenges due to a medical issue as well as life as an EMT.
Will I be too old by the time I get enough flight hours and other questions are answered in this episode. Your host Carl is joined by Paul Grieco to answer your questions. If you have questions or feedback please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.
Hello everyone and thank you for all your concern and comments during Hurricane Irma. As many of you know we moved to Lakeland, Florida and a few weeks later were hit with the eye of Hurricane Irma. We recently were able to restore the internet and will be up and running with our regularly scheduled show.
Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Our reporter in the field, Russ Roslewski was in Norman Oklahoma for the AOPA Fly In. AOPA fly-ins happen around the country bringing many people together in the aviation community. This event broke all previous attendance records with over 7500 people including 500 planes. The AOPA Fly In’s are a great place to learn, share your passion for aviation, and help advocate for the GA community.
In this episode, we continue our new series titled “Tips for high-Income Pilots. This series will eventually be an online video course.
There are many airlines out there to choose from. How do you go about choosing the best airline for you given the options? In some circumstance, it might be an easy choice given we might just choose the first one to call or only receive an invite from just one carrier.
The team is here to discuss approach minimums with special guest Arnold Pieper, and how he convinced the Brazilian government to change those minimums.
Welcome to episode 151! Today I am joined by Paul Grieco to answer several listener questions, including one related to business aviation. Let's get started!
Carl is joined by Russ Roslewski to narrate through the interviews Russ conducted at AirVenture 2017. Russ got to meet up with Larry, Tom, Dave Abbey, Dave Pasco, and Jennifer.
