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The crew is here except for Victoria who had to take the night off. It's hot hot hot!!

Shout outs from Rick for Andrew Blanchard getting his CFI at Purdue and Sam Debatolo who passed his written for his Private and possibly did his long cross-country!

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Carl made his first flight to Medellin Colombia!

This weeks main discussion is on the Tecnam P-2006T

• Eric got to fly the P-2006T by Tecnam
• Twin engine, gas powered plane
• Dual redundancy on everything
• Light twin plane but with plenty of room like a cabin-class plane

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~Picks of the Week~

Rick: Aviationstatistics.org for learning about General Aviation accidents and how to learn from them.

Sean: Antarctica Flights: Flights that depart from Australia to give aerial tours of the Antarctic.

Carl: Vision of flight: Creating the next generation of people passionate about aviation.

Eric: AOPA Regional Fly-ins, which is a great organization for pilots to get together, talk, and learn. This summer they are having some great fly-ins where you can fly in, meet other pilots, and have a great time.

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This week's show was originally intended to simply be a Q&A session with my friend and fellow pilot Jamie Beckett, bus as a bonus we started talking about his career as an independent aviation writer. Jamie is an independent writer of non-aviation fiction and aviation related non-fiction. He has written for a number of aerospace companies including:

• Gleim Publications
• AOPA Flight Training
• AOPA Flight School for Business
• General Aviation News, where he has a regular column entitled "Politics for Pilots."

Janie and I talk quite a bit about "General Aviation," which is any aviation that takes place outside of the big commercial airlines that are in the business of moving lots of people or cargo in major, often international airports. General Aviation takes place at small local airports like Gilbert Field in Winterhaven, Florida where we recorded this show. At these small airports you will not usually find a ticket counter and baggage carousel, but you will find flight instructors, personal and corporate pilots, mechanics, rental car agents, travel promoters, and even office workers hired to keep the airport running, ordering fuel, and arranging flight time for students. Jamie makes a very interesting point about seeing your local GA airport like more of a mall, a hub for commerce for your community that can expand your town economically by bringing in people and goods to create jobs.

Jamie shared extensively about how he became and independent writer for airline publications and how that contributes to his passion for aviation, as well as making a living in that field. He also gave some great tips and advice on how to break into the industry.

In the second half of the show, Carl and Jamie answered some great listener questions:

• Should I buy an airplane, and what type?
• Is my flight review still current, do I truly need a flight review? (The answer might surprise you!)
• Carl is NOT moving to Melbourne, Australia
• Keep moving in your career, get your ATP written by August 1, 2014 even if you are not ready for the test.
• How much will a checkered past prohibit you from pursuing a professional aviation career?
• Flying in Papua, New Guinea
• Story about switching to a career as a flight instructor
• How to get hired in the aviation business
• Creating an online resume through a personal website

Links:

If you would like to learn more about Jamie or get in torch with him,, you can do so at his website: JamieBeckett.com

FAA Regulation - Flight Review 61.56

Tom Wachowski discusses this in the Pilot Jobs book video How to Build a Web site. This video is available for free to registered users. The entire Pilot Jobs Book is available to Annual Members Of Aviation Careers Podcast.

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With the growth in the number of government job openings related to aviation you might want to satisfy your passion for aviation and serve your country at the same time. There are many benefits and rewards to working for the government but how does one go about finding jobs and applying.

Today I have with me Russ Roslewski who has had much experience both in applying and screening applicants applying for government jobs. Russ is a Flight instructor and federal employee. He will help us discover how you can successfully land the government job that will fulfill your aviation passion.

Russ and I Discuss:

• Benefits of working for the government
• The variety of jobs available related to aviation.
• How to find what government jobs are available.
• How to apply for a government job.
• Advice on making your resume stand out.
• The interview process
• Veterans’ preference
• Example job listings

Links:

USA Jobs

USA.gov Government Jobs

How Do I Apply For A Federal Job? USAJobs.gov

USAJobs.gov Pay and Benefits

Veterans Preference

Scholarship Of The Week:

Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship – Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA)

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The whole crew is here with a special guest, discussing the wonders of air shows

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Tonight's show is a discussion of air shows, with special guest Rob Reider. You can also find Rob on Facebook.

• Pilot since 1982
• Announcing Air Shows since 1978
• Announced at 146 air shows all over the country in the last 7 years
• Received the International Council on Air Shows Sword of Excellence (highest honor air show professional can receive)
• Honorary Blue Angel (only one of 48 that have ever received this distinction)

The team discusses Air Shows with Rob, how he got started announcing air shows, and his work with Sporty's Pilot Shops developing flight teaching videos.

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No picks this week, as we enjoy this wonderful interview of our very special guest.

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Welcome to the podcast where we give you an inside look at the many careers in aviation. One of the more exciting jobs is that of corporate or private aviation flight attendant.

Some of you have contacted me and related there is much information on how you can become an airline flight attendant but not much information concerning corporate and private aviation jobs. Today I have with me someone who will help us understand the unique aspects of being a corporate flight attendant and how to successfully navigate towards a fulfilling and exciting career in corporate and private aviation.

Mary Lou Gallagher has traveled the world as a flight attendant and has helped hundreds of people “achieve fantastic success” as a corporate flight attendant through her school Beyond and Above. Today Mary Lou and I will discuss how you can successfully navigate towards an exciting career as a corporate flight attendant.

Mary Lou and I Discuss:

• Hou Mary Lou developed her passion for aviation.
• What is a corporate and private aviation?
• Why become a corporate flight attendant?
• The challenges and rewards of being a corporate flight attendant.
• Some misconceptions about corporate aviation.
• Advice if you want to become a successful flight attendant.
• How her school beyond and above is helping people fulfill their aviation dreams of becoming a corporate flight attendant.

Links:

Beyond And Above Corporate Flight Attendant Training

Scholarship Of The Week:

Harrison Ford Flight Training Scholarship $1500

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Everybody is really happy this week! Not only did Carl get see the highest mountain in Peru, but even better, he got to touch a single engine airplane this week! Eric is beginning the summer semester at Polk State College in Florida. Rick is off this week trying to get his computer fixed, and Victoria is home with Turbo watching a distant thunderstorm.

Announcements:

AOPA Learn to Fly Day Saturday June 7th (rain date June 8th) 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Frederick Airport in Frederick, MD. This is an opportunity for the public to come down and tour the airport, learn about General Aviation, and get free flights! If you can attend tweet Victoria to see about meeting up! Learn to Fly Day 2014

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First up we have a listener email on a technical question from Carl's Expert Aviator blog on alternate landing strips when visibility is too low, which requires filing alternative flight plans. Here is a link for checking the weather.

Topics:

Cutting Toilet Paper with an Airplane in a RANS S7 homebuild

Paragliding Kickball

Eric started a discussion about finding things to do that allow you to enjoy aviation, like flying from mainland Florida to one of the islands just to get a hamburger.

The group discusses an incident where a drone or R/C plane having a close call with a commercial airliner near the Tallahassee Airport.

91.15 dropping objects

 

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~Picks of the Week~

Victoria: The sexiest paper on earth-Renova

Sean: Skyguide for iOS

Eric: Aviation Summer Camps from Sun n' Fun

Carl: B-29 Doc's Friends

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Can you combine your passion for aviation with your passion for writing? The person I have with me today says yes.

If you have listened to this show for any time you know we advocate designing a career to fulfill your passions in life. Both my guest and I have accomplished this goal. I love my job as an airline pilot and my online business of creating content that inspires, entertains and educates. My guest has been able to combine his passion for aviation and writing through becoming an editor or a magazine.

After spending few minutes speaking with our guest you will discover how passionate he is about aviation and his job. My guest today is Ian Twombly. Ian has been able to combine his passions in life and help many folks obtain their aviation goals as editor of AOPA Flight Training Magazine.

Ian and I discuss:

• How Ian developed his passion for aviation.
• His career path toward editor of AOPA Flight Training Magazine.
• How the right job can fulfill multiple passions in your life.
• The many writing careers in aviation.
• Career advice for those wanting to write in the aviation industry.
• How AOPA Flight Training Magazine can help you obtain your Aviation Career Goal.

Links:

AOPA Flight Training Magazine

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Welcome to a question and answer episode with Tom Wachowski. We have many interesting questions and comments from listeners.

If you want your question answered on this show click on the contact tab above. We enjoy answering your questions and helping you achieve your career goal!

One action you can take in your journey towards a successful life and career is to surround yourself with positive people and get rid of the rest. In life you tend to become similar to the people you associate with.

Achieving your career goal will take time, effort, and the support of others. There is no time for negativity in your life. Therefore, you should surround yourself with positive people and get rid of the rest.

Here at Aviation Careers Podcast we hope to become a positive influence in your life. By listening to us you have taken one step towards surrounding yourself with positive people who can help you achieve your goal! Let's get started!

We discuss the following listener Mail:

Can you recommend an instructor for my son?

What are your thoughts on jumping full time into aviation at 33 years old?

Should I go to a large school and get all my ratings or stay locally?

Do you think the tragic Malaysia Airlines accident may create a similar downturn in the aviation industry as 911?

Will low starting wages and possible strikes change the hiring situation?

A listener shares his story in hopes of helping you the listener.

How will the recent airline hiring trend impact the job market for 250 hour commercial pilots?
Any advice on relationships for a career pilot who is new to the industry?

Does it matter that my degree is not in an aviation related field?

What aviation schools who offer graduate degrees?

Would an MBA make a candidate any more marketable to an airline?

A listener is worried about becoming a pilot without perfect eyesight.

Links :

Society Of Aviation and Flight Educators

National Association Of Flight Instructors

AOPA Flight Training Magazine - CFI Search

Stuck Mic AvCast

How To Win Friends and Influence People

ACP038 – Don’t Listen To The Naysayers

What To Do When Your Spouse Doesn't Support Your Career Dreams

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This episode features an interview with Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State University, on the innovations taking place in aviation training.

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Rick is from Ft. Lauderdale!

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• Eric Crump is Aerospace Director for Polk State University’s Aerospace Program and our special guest tonight. Previously he worked for 8 years as Director of Content Development for Gleim Publications.
• Eric gives a history of Polk State and it’s flight training curriculum from humble beginnings to nearly 200 students in the aerospace program and plans to double in the near future.
• Eric details what makes their program different from other training programs that do not offer degrees.
• The program includes a professional pilot track and an aerospace administration track.
• Polk State uses a Redbird Flight Simulator
• Polk Aviation Alliance advocacy group and liaison between all the groups participating in this program.
• Contact Eric on Twitter: @seeericgo

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~ Picks Of The Week ~

No Picks Of The Week were included in this interview episode

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