by CarlValeri
on July 25, 2014
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The warm amber light slowly pours over a sleepy little town like maple syrup. As I climb out of one thousand feet I wish I can’t stop thinking how I wish I could share this beauty with everyone. But there is a person whose job it is to share the excitement, serenity, and awe inspiring views of our gravity defying world. That is the job of the aviation photographer.
Today I have with me an aviation photographer with the unique ability to capture the essence of flight! Jose “Fuji” Ramos is one of the most talented and respected photographers in the aviation industry and is going to share with us his unique perspective on careers as an aviation photographer.
José is a multifaceted, award winning, aviation photographer based in Lakeland, Florida. For the past 22 years, he has documented military aviation subjects all over the United States. Currently NATOPS qualified as a select passenger for flight in all aircraft types operated by the US Navy, José has logged flight time in various high-performance aircraft including the F-14B Tomcat, F/A-18B/D Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, S-3B Viking, TA-4J Skyhawk, F-5F Tiger II, EA-6B Prowler and the SH-60F/H Seahawk.
- Jose and I discuss:
- How he was able to combine a passion for aviation with a passion for photography
- His path towards his career as an aviation photographer
- The rewards of being an aviation photographer
- Jose shares some of his most memorable moments
- The challenges of being a photographer
- Advice for those seeking a career in aviation photography
Scholarship of The Week:
Gathering of Eagles Flight Training Scholarship $1,500
Links:
Photographer Occupational Outlook
Ramos Aviation Photography
Ramos Aviation Photography Facebook Page.
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by CarlValeri
on July 16, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
The crew is here along with special guest Bill English, Lead Accident Investigator on Asiana Flight 214.
Mr. English is an Investigator-in-Charge for the Major Investigations Division for the National Transportation Safety Board headquartered in Washington, D.C. Mr. English also worked for the FAA and has a background in navigation.
Cruise Flight
This week's main discussion is on the crash investigation of Asiana flight 214 in San Francisco in July 2013.
- How the NTSB learns about an accident and how they assemble a team and get to the accident.
- How the Major Investigation Division team members deal with the tragedy of these accidents themselves.
- How the NTSB determines what pictures and information is what released and what is kept confidential.
- How the NTSB sorts out all the data from an accident to determine the "probably cause" of an accident but also the recommendations the NTSB makes to the FAA, airlines, etc.
- The different products, reports and information put out by the NTSB.
- What's in the investigator's "go bag?"
- Importance of standard operating procedures when calling out what the pilot is doing with the aircraft.
- What we as general aviation pilots can learn from Asiana 214.
- The importance of teaching and instruction even for experienced pilots.
After Flight Checklist
No picks this week, as we enjoy this wonderful interview of our very special guest.
After Landing Checklist
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by CarlValeri
on July 10, 2014
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This week we welcome back one of our repeat guests Tom Wachowski to discuss Corporate Aviation, flying aircraft owned by private companies to transport their employees for business.
In this episode we discuss:
- Hiring a non-pilot aircraft owner (such as someone who owns a Saratoga and needs a pilot to fly them places)
- How does a corporation hire a pilot for a day, what is the rate range? ($250-$1500 per day depending on the size of the airframe)
- Dressing for success and professionalism
- Network at the local airport, get your name out there and be seen as a pilot
- Finding a private pilot job could help you get ratings on larger aircraft as the employer upgrades aircraft
- Using pilot placement services to find jobs
- Don't be too cocky and act like you know everything, ask for advice
- Remember that the person you are speaking to today might be interviewing you tomorrow
Scholarship of The Week:
Harrison Ford Flight Training Scholarship $1500
Links:
Wyvern
National Business Aviation Association
Aviation Personnel International
ACP020 Land That Job: Successful Interviews and Resumes with Amanda Myers of JSfirm.com
Finding and Hiring Aviation Leaders
Developing, Motivating, & Managing Your Aviation Talent
Retaining The Right People
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by CarlValeri
on July 1, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
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!
Cruise Flight
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
After Flight Checklist
~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.
After Landing Checklist
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by CarlValeri
on June 27, 2014
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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.
Pilot Jobs Book Video : How To Make a Website
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by CarlValeri
on June 17, 2014
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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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by CarlValeri
on June 16, 2014
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Pre-Flight Checklist
The whole crew is here with a special guest, discussing the wonders of air shows
Cruise Flight
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.
After Flight Checklist
No picks this week, as we enjoy this wonderful interview of our very special guest.
After Landing Checklist
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by CarlValeri
on June 6, 2014
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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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by CarlValeri
on June 2, 2014
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Pre Flight Checklist
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
Cruise Flight
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
After Flight Checklist
~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
After Landing Checklist
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by CarlValeri
on May 24, 2014
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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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The warm amber light slowly pours over a sleepy little town like maple syrup. As I climb out of one thousand feet I wish I can’t stop thinking how I wish I could share this beauty with everyone. But there is a person whose job it is to share the excitement, serenity, and awe inspiring views of our gravity defying world. That is the job of the aviation photographer.
