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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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Can you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you.

Today I am excited to have with me someone who has both a successful family life and flying career as an international Airbus A330 Pilot. Karlene Petitt is a grandmother, international airline pilot, and author of a novel.

Karlene and I Discuss:

• Her Passion For Flying
• What it is like to fly a wide body airliner worldwide.
• Her varied path to her current job flying
• How to have the right work and personal life balance as a pilot.
• Her current projects and how she is able to balance that with her family life

Links:

The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Woman Pilots

Woman In Aviation International

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week

International Society Of Women Airline Pilots

Karlene's Blog - Flight To Success

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This episode Eric Crump and I answer questions and discuss listener mail. If you have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode please send them to us by visiting AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact.

Eric And I Discuss The Follow Listener Mail:

• Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot?
• Would it be better finding a job in the US flying a twin turboprop SIC (Second In Command) or PIC (Pilot in Command) time in a single engine turboprop?
• Should paying off student loans outweigh building twin time?
• How many multi-engine hours do the regional airlines require?
• Is there scholarship or assistance money for those pilots who are older and not in college?
• A Listener takes ones step towards his goal by working on the King Schools Program Online.
• A listener relates how he was awarded two scholarships to help with his training costs.
• What books do you recommend I read?
• What advice would you have for a Canadian pilot who wants to immigrate to the United States and fly for the airlines?

Links:

Episode 1 Handel Wellington

King Schools Online Courses

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

AOPA Flight School Directory

Canadian ATP Conversion Online from Gleim

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It’s a bumpy one! The gang is back this week to discuss turbulence. Turbulence affects everyone who flies and so most pilots have developed their own ways of dealing with it. Join us for episode 71 of the Stuck Mic AvCast!

Announcements

Women Air Service Pilots reunion
Sweetwater, TX
May 24

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• Dealing with turbulence
• Turbulence avoidance
• Turbulence penetration speed
• Turbulence anxiety
• Turbulence with passengers
• Maneuvering speed and turbulence
• Autopilot and turbulence
• Turbulence reporting
• Turbulence forecasting

Picks of the Week

Victoria - Aviation photos on Instagram - #avgeek #aviation #aviatrix

Rick - Helios iOS app - sun position calculator

Sean - Blue Grass Airport: An American Aviation Story

Carl - The Finer Points podcast

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For the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as  the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of  the most important and respected people at a general aviation airport is the flight instructor.

Flight instructing is a challenging and rewarding career which allows you to have a profound impact on the aspiration and safety of individual pilots. Today I have with me a passionate aviator and outstanding flight instructor, Jason Miller.  If you are thinking of a career as a flight instructor this episode is for you. Jason and I will discuss how to be successful and also debunk some myths about the career of flight instructing.

Jason and I Discuss:

• His passion for teaching people how to fly.
• Why he loves flight instructing.
• Misconceptions about flight instructing.
• How you can make a living flight instructing.
• Working part time as a flight instructor.
• How he is connecting with passionate aviators around the world.
• How you can reach Jason and the Many Outstanding training products he has to offer.

Links:

http://www.thefinerpoints.net

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I am excited to have with me someone who is truly passionate about aviation and will be able to help answer many of your questions concerning various flying jobs. One recurring question I receive from you the listener is this: “are you still passionate about aviation even after many years as an airline pilot?”. To help us answer this question and many more is Cap'n Aux.

Eric is an airline pilot by day, writer by night, and kid by choice. Never one to believe in working for a living, Eric’s past list of occupations include: Alaska bush pilot, freelance writer, mural artist, and Captain for a Caribbean airplane operation. He is now a captain for a major U.S. airline flying the Airbus A320.

Eric and I Discuss:

• Flying the world as an A320 Captain.
• Flying as an Alaskan bush pilot.
• Advice for those interested in a career as a bush pilot.
• Flying as Captain in the Caribbean.
• How to keep the passion for aviation alive!
• Eric's passion for blogging and writing.

Links:

Cap'n Aux Blog

Cap'n Aux on Twitter

Cap'n Aux on Facebook.

Eric Auxier On Amazon

"The Last Bush Pilots" made Amazon's Top 100 Breakthrough Novels last year!

The Last Bush Pilots

NYC Aviation

Airways Magazine

AudibleTrial.com/careers

Aviation Scholarships Guide

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Live from Sun ’n Fun 2014! It’s Carl’s first time as PIC of the Stuck Mic AvCast. This episode was recorded live from the deck at Sun ’n Fun radio. Instead of the usual gang, Carl is joined by Eric Crump, Thomas Frick, Robert Cigliano, and Larry Overstreet.

Cruise Flight

Aviation Career Fair at Sun ’n Fun
• What have we learned at SnF ’14?
• Kids have amazing potential
• Aerospace program at Polk State College

New airplane designs - Flight Design C4

• New mobile applications, devices
• LSAs on tundra tires
• How to help Sun ’n Fun
• Aviation history
• CFI-ing as a second career
• News on the third-class medical front!

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We are back from Sun N Fun and had a wonderful time. One thing I am very excited about is the ability to participate in the first annual Job Fair.

I spent many hours speaking with applicants and wandering around to the various job booths. Through observation and interaction with applicants I was reminded how some do not understand how to prepare for a job fair. If you are considering attending a job fair I want to share with you some advice and a list of actionable items I feel will be helpful.

Today I have with me a frequent Co Host Eric Crump from Polk State College who also was an integral part of the job fair. He has some exciting news and some interesting facts to share with us. Welcome Eric.

Job Fair Do's and Dont's:

1. Know Everything possible about the attendees.
2. Use positive words.
3. Avoid words such as hate.
4. Avoid sexist remarks.
5. Bring your resume.
6. Know your resume.
7. Dress appropriately.
8. Know the officers in the company.
9. Relax as much as possible.
10. Know why you want to work for the company exhibiting.
11. Don’t forget to visit all the employers and not only the one you want to work for.
12. If you haven’t flown in many years gain some time and work for a regional, cargo, or corporate operator.
13. Never turn your nose up to an opportunity.
14. Don’t say bad things about your current company.

Links:

Polk State College

Chats From The Deck - Archives Of Sun N Fun Radio

Sun N Fun Radio On LiveATC.net/SNF

Other People's Airplanes

Knock 'em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Job Offers

Click Here To Listen from the Sun N Fun Radio Website.

I am excited to once again share my passion for flight and bring you some interesting interviews as a field reporter for Sun N Fun Radio. If you are unable to make it to the event or want to listen to interviews and keep up to date on the daily events and breaking news, tune into Sun N Fun Radio.

I will be walking around in My Stuck Mic AvCast or Aviation Careers Podcast T-Shirt so Please stop by and say hello if you see me. If you have something interesting to tell us and would like to be on Sun N Fun Radio I would love to interview you. There are many ways you can get in touch with me while at Sun N Fun. Of course you can stop by Sun N Fun Radio at the show but if you want an immediate response send me a tweet or e-mail me:

You can reach me on twitter @ExpertAviator or @FlyingCareers

Send me an email at CarlValeri@Gmail.com

Stuck MicAvCast Live Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 at 6:00 pm.

I will be broadcasting a live show of the Stuck Mic Avcast Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00pm from the deck at Sun N Fun Radio.

You can listen to Sun N Fun Radio right now at the Sun N Fun Radio page:

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Hope to see you at Sun N Fun or virtually on the Internet!

Enjoy the Show!