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In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/

Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Cruise Flight:

Describe your problem.
A good outcome starts with good communication.
Give as much info as you can.
Download engine data corresponding to the time when you noticed a problem & share it with the mechanic.
Let the mechanic diagnose.
Navigate the process together.
Stay in contact (but don’t be a bother!)
Have realistic expectations & build trust.
Request an estimate and/or blanket approval for cost or time.
Be available for follow-up questions.
Have logbooks readily available.
Respect the mechanic’s opinion even if you are getting a second one.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - https://amzn.to/4bwvbL0
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Russ - Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!
https://amzn.to/4cZN4mX

Leslie - Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast
Episode 23, episode 141
https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/

James - Iconic Rides
https://www.iconicrides.com

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I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how you can have an amazing quality of life as an airline pilot and have a week’s vacation every month. This video is a follow-up to my video on how to make a million dollars a year as an airline pilot.
https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp391-how-to-make-a-million-a-year-as-an-airline-pilot/

One of the really cool things about the job of an airline pilot is you can make as much or as little as you want depending on how you bid and manage your schedule. Let’s get started!

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

• • How I Take A Week Vacation Every Month As An Airline Pilot.
  • Drop Trips - Paid vs Unpaid
  • Know Your Contract.
  • Advertise Trips to give away.
    • One Day
    • Two Day
    • High Value
  • Become senior
  • Bid reserved
  • Call in Sick for a long trip “Sication” - Not recommended but some do.
  • Use all your vacation.
  • During Slow times such as the pandemic, recessions, and slowdown of 2024
    • Bid No Fly Lines or Voluntary incentive lines.
    • Voluntary furloughs.

Links:

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What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you.

As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the biggest and “best” but sometimes smaller and adequate fulfill our needs and are more in line with our skill level. Today we will discuss how you can tell if you are considering or have “Too Much Airplane”

Joining me today to discuss this topic are Bill English, Leslie Caubble, James Spearman, and Russ Roslewski.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

How much is too much airplane?
What to consider. Can you find training? (unique airplane)
Costs - insurance, mx, training
Does that fit in my hangar?
Skill
Talent and Training
Convenience
Balance your plans and abilities
Type-specific training vs endorsements
Insurance -https://bwifly.com/aircraft-insurance/insurance-factors-when-transitioning-into-a-complex-aircraft/

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl - https://metarmaps.com/

Bill - https://www.flyingmag.com/guides/best-pulse-oximeter-for-pilots/

Leslie - AOPA’s “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” free online course. Also qualifies for WINGS credit.
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/transitioning-to-other-airplanes

James - FireFrost - Aircraft Fire Safety Systems https://flyfirefrost.com

Russ - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande https://amzn.to/3LJ3yUR

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It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode.

Since that episode, we started a group coaching mastermind where we give industry updates on a monthly basis along with an inspirational message, informational topic, and a question and answer session. In today’s episode, I am going to replay the industry update section of the March mastermind group because I think it would be helpful for you to understand the current hiring environment.

If you are interested in joining the mastermind group coaching you can try it for one month for free using the coupon code “CoachItForward” I think it is very helpful and is a nice addition to our on-one coaching because it keeps you inspired, informed, and motivated. You can find out more by visiting: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Update on Hiring in 2024
Boeing
Airbus NEO
Cargo
ATC
The lack of Qualified Pilots at Regionals is decreasing - good news for regionals.
How to be competitive now and in the future.
Hours
Ratings. CFII, ATP CTP, ATP, MEI
Networking - LinkedIn, Shows, job fairs
Scholarships - Understand the psychology
How to submit questions if you miss the career coaching session.

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp378-12-actions-to-take-during-a-hiring-slowdown-in-2024/
https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Questions:

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For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by STEM Flights, a national nonprofit organization that connects Middle and High School students with volunteer Pilot Mentors to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They inspire America’s youth to pursue STEM and aviation careers with a unique flight experience.

To find out more about STEM Flights listen to episode 388 where Carley Walker describes the benefits of becoming involved with STEM Flights as a volunteer or participant.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp388-stem-flights-inspiring-next-generation-of-aviation-through-with-carley-walker/
https://www.stemflights.org is giving away scholarship guides for free.

Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ and use the coupon code “STEMFlights”.

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

History of the event
Preparing for the flyover.
What was it like to fly in the event
Where they can find more about the event and photos.
Future flyovers?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks of The Week:

Carl - https://www.youtube.com/live/vpSaYYcljIk?si=4SW4s-JWVfr-ZhZK - LIVE DC Flyover - AOPA's National Celebration of General Aviation

Bill - https://www.washingtonfrz.com/Washingtonfrz.com.html

Leslie - https://www.flybackcountryusa.com/
Free User Waypoints download for ForeFlight of fly-in restaurants around the U.S. and Canada.

Links:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/14/dc-flyover-pireps

https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/22/a-capital-day-for-a-flyover/

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Our scholarship guide has enabled thousands to realize their aviation career goals. Some of you may not qualify for scholarships to cover all of your training or simply want to get started flying right now while waiting for the results of your scholarship application. We have a solution for those who want to realize their dreams of flight today!

Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and is our newest sponsor giving away scholarship guides using the code “Stratus”. Joining me today is the founder and COO of Stratus Financial Brandon Martini.

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Why Stratus?
What makes you different from others?
How to combine your scholarship with additional financing.
Who can apply?
Are the rates reasonable?
How do I access the money for flight training?
Are there schools that work with Stratus Financial?
How do flight schools partner with Stratus?
Advice on applying for pilot training loans.
Stratus Financial’s Scholarship
https://stratus.finance/scholarship/
Where can I find more information?
Plug for Aviation Mentor’s podcast if able

Links:

https://stratus.finance/
https://stratus.finance/scholarship/

Questions:

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The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time

Joining me today is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla.

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Question From A Viewer: What If I Lied On My FAA Medical Application?
Correcting errors on your medical application
No formal process but updates are accepted and processed
Generally, no prosecution for falsifying if correct before the FAA discovers.
Good Ideas For Time Building.
PIC in the system.
Multi-engine SIC or PIC.
Flight Instruction
Instrument Instruction is preferred since this correlates well with the airlines.
Cargo flying for a reputable operator.
Time building with another pilot.
Some hours may be logged as a safety pilot.
Question from viewer: Do the airlines respect flight time as a safety pilot? I have quite a bit of safety pilot time. I know it’s all legal PIC time under 61.51 (e) and 91.109 (b)(c) but I don’t want to get looked at differently by a potential employer because I wasn’t necessarily the sole manipulator of the controls for every single hour of PIC time.
Bad Ideas for Time Building
Illegal Charters
FAA revocation, no insurance
Private planes that become illegal charters
pilots can still lose certificates.
Question from YouTube: In the last video you talk about if it’s not the owner it falls under that 135/121 veil. What about business-owned aircraft flying its associates but the official owner is not aboard the aircraft?
Aircraft Partnerships that become illegal charters
Right seat but not SIC Time
Know what you can log.
Aircraft doesn’t require pic. Professional pilot development.

Question:

Do pilots need to go to training now that the new A321 XLR is starting to fly?

https://simpleflying.com/iberia-1st-airbus-a321xlr-flight-now-open-booking/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SF-202406170913&utm_source=SF-NL&user=Y2FybHZhbGVyaUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=edcc9b0ebfd1830fed16526230f6483d29fa60a1623bedb8ffae6bd62fd3a948
Links:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/135.99

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In today’s episode, we answer a question from a listener concerning logging time as a pilot when operating as a flight instructor and as a Part 135 pilot. You might be surprised by what some operators are doing to attract pilots.

Free Scholarships Guide:

This episode is sponsored by and teaches a course on building confidence in aviation through her mental performance training and can be found at https://tammybarlette.com

She is giving away scholarship guides by using the coupon code “Crosscheck”.

I encourage you to visit her website to build confidence through her mental performance training and also to listen to her interview on our sister podcast Stuck Mic AvCast:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac317-building-your-confidence-in-aviation-lessons-from-a-fighter-pilot/
Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ to get yours for free and use coupon code “CrossCheck”

Talking Points:

Not all flight time is created equal.
Are you flight instructing or working for a 134 and ½?
Some employers advertise SIC time but are you simply sitting in the right seat?
Why airlines are skeptical when it comes to flight time outside of 121?
Avoiding Bad Decisions While Building Flight Time.
Is your student using the lesson as a business flight?
What is legal and what is not?

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June 18, 2024, 8 pm Eastern Time USA - Understanding Furloughs And The Impact On Your Career

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Home flight simulation is not only a fun hobby but will help you with real-world flight training; now we have the statistics to prove it. Joining us today is Evan Reiter to discuss how you can benefit from home flight simulation and the upcoming Flight Simulation Expo 2024.

Sponsor:

Those who give through the Pay It Forward Program and those who like and subscribe to our videos. All proceeds go towards giving away free scholarship guides using the coupon code “PayItForward”. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

What isFlightSimExpo?

https://flightsimexpo.com June 21-23, 2024

What is the Flight Simulation Association?

https://flightsimassociation.com

Why you should join and attend the event

The effectiveness of flight simulation on flight training

Presence at SUN ‘n FUN 2024

Carl’s example of how he used flight simulation to prepare for a check ride in the jet even though it was not official training time.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

No pick of the week since this is an interview.

Links:

https://flightsimexpo.com

http://flightsimexpo.com

https://flightsimassociation.com/report

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