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Welcome to Episode 15. Ever wonder what it is like to be a flight attendant? Well today I am excited to have my first flight attendant on Aviation Careers Podcast to help us understand the exciting career of a flight attendant.

In today’s show we discuss pursuing a career as a flight attendant. I am very excited to have with me the person I feel is best to help introduce this career to us, Betty Thesky. Betty is a flight attendant with a major airline, author of “Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase”, and host of the podcast Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase. I think you will learn a great deal as we introduce you to the exciting career as flight attendant.

Betty and I discuss:

  • Her journey to becoming a flight attendant.
  • Why do we have flight attendants?
  • The day in the life of a flight attendant.
  • Commuting to work.
  • Seniority.
  • What is a crash pad?
  • Qualifications for a job as a flight attendant.
  • What you can do to make yourself more competitive when applying for a job.
  • Expected earnings and premium pay.
  • Betty's advice for those looking into a career as a flight attendant.
  • Her Podcast Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase.
  • Recommended Reading: Betty In The Sky With A Suitcase.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

Bureau Of Labor Statistics - Flight Attendant Pay

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Welcome back to this weeks edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast – your aviation podcast about all things Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!

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We’ve got a very special guest interview today with a rockin gal who, during her flying career, earned her Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine ratings, as well as her CFI, CFII, and MEI, and ultimately flew for the airlines. Although she loved flying, she decided to quit the airlines to pursue her true passion for music. Join us on the journey from airplanes to electric guitars with rock guitar, genre-bending virtuoso, Gretchen Menn.

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Welcome aboard Episode 14. I am excited you are joining me today on a journey through the world of Business and Private Aviation. Most use the term corporate aviation to describe this type of flying because corporations and individuals that own corporations utilize business aircraft.

Some Examples of Business Aviation Usage from the NBAA.org website:

  • Transportation of employees.
  • Transportation of customers.
  • Transportation of cargo, parts and mail.
  • Medical and emergency transport.
  • Mapping and surveying.
  • Aerial photography.
  • Agricultural applications.
  • Game tracking and control.
  • Security and law enforcement.
  • News gathering.
  • Airborne research and development.
  • Pipeline and utility monitoring.
  • Weather monitoring and reporting.
  • Humanitarian missions.

To help us discover the unique and diverse aviation career path of a corporate pilot I have a special guest with me today. Tom Wachowski flies a Challenger 604 and Falcon 2000 for a Fortune 500 company. He has been flying professionally since 1999 and has done everything from flight instructing, flying as an airline Captain, and as a charter pilot.

Tom and I discuss:

  • His journey from airline pilot to corporate pilot.
  • His experience flying for the airlines.
  • Why the airline shutting down was the best thing for his aviation career.
  • The job opportunities flying for businesses and private individuals.
  • Opportunities in flying other than the airlines.
  • The many career opportunities in Business and Private aviation.
  • His advice for someone looking towards a career in business aviation.
  • Tom’s interests other than flying and how it ties into his current career.
  • Tom and I answer Listener e-mail.

Listener E-mail From Patrick:

First, I think this podcast is a great idea. You truly hit the nail on the head when you said that you were looking to fill an unmet need with this. Thank you!

At the age of 40 I received my Private Pilot ticket. Now 41, I am working on Instrument rating with just over 110 hrs. TFT.

Question 1:

Currently I am in sales and cover multiple states and would like to approach my employer about flying to accounts. I would need to rent (which I'm doing currently or would consider a flying club as an option.) I would like to hear from others in a similar situation and how they introduced it to their company, pros/cons (for both me and company), pitfalls, cost analysis, etc.

Question 2:

I like how you discuss having a career contingency plan (which makes perfect sense in this day and age). I have a few rental properties a significant distance (by car) from where I live. This is part of my contingency plan. I am considering another rental property or a plane (and lease back to the local rental company) as a next venture. There are 2 questions here: a. How does someone own and fly in support of their personal LLC business (pros, cons, financial implications). b. Is a lease back financially profitable/break even, contractual considerations with rental company (a glass 172 is the plane in mind). An accountant perspective would be great!

Question 3:

I'm married with 2 kids 6 and 3. My wife works (is the breadwinner) and together we make low 6 figure incomes annually. Ultimately I would love to fly for a living. At age 41 with a Private and 110 hrs TFT, is a career as a pilot (likely Regionals at best with such a long road ahead) feasible? What would be the best course of action? What timeframe and financial burden can I expect?

Thanks for the interesting questions Patrick. I really enjoy receiving these questions and answering them so that all of our listeners can benefit. If you have questions concerning aviation careers and would like to hear them answered on this podcast please submitt them by going to the contact page at AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact. You can also send me a question via Twitter, Facebook, or e-mail.

I enjoy helping all of you achieve your aviation career goal. If you have any questions or suggestions for guest you would like to hear interviewed on this podcast please let me know by contacting me. I have a line up of many guests who are in various fields in aviation and I think you will really enjoy hearing from them in upcoming episodes. Your questions will be edited for privacy and accuracy.

Tom Wachowski has had a varied and interesting career in aviation. We look forward to speaking with him on upcoming episodes. Please send us any questions you may have about business or private aviation to AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact.

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

Tom Wachowski’s website Consider It Brands.

NBAA TravelSense: tool which demonstrates the value of business aviation can provide your company

AOPA - Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association

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Hello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much I not only fly for fun I fly for a living as an airline captain.

My view from the cockpit of an airliner is wonderful. The difference between flying as a hobby and flying as a Captain is I get paid to see these wonderful sites and visit destinations around the country and world! Many of you listening may also find the prospects of flying around the world appealing and that is why you are listening to me today.

With this podcast I hope I will be able to bring you into the cockpit and into the world of aviation careers to discover if this is a career field you would enjoy. Remember there are many jobs in aviation even though we focus on flying jobs. I want to bring you into the entire world of aviation careers by interviewing people who are involved in the all career fields associated with aviation.

If you want to hear from one very passionate person who loves the world of aviation but doesn’t fly you should listen to Maxx Flight in episode 5. Maxx is the host of The Airplane Geeks podcast and when he is not working in the aviation field he is talking about aviation. Maxx has held many jobs in aviation and has a very interesting perspective when it comes to aviation careers. You can listen to Maxx’s interview by going to AviationCareersPodcast.com/5. I think you will really enjoy listening to what Maxx has to say.

In today’s episode I want to share with you excerpts from my interview with Robert Cigliano From The New Pilot PodBlog. Robert and I discuss:

  • Why I started Aviation Careers Podcast.
  • What a person can do after getting their private pilot certificate to make money in aviation.
  • How to keep motivated and have fun.
  • Understanding the true impact of your age on your progression at an airline.
  • Will there really be a pilot shortage and where will it occur.
  • Why your financial health is as important as your physical health when looking towards an airline job.
  • What is seniority and why no one changes airlines if they are on a seniority list.
  • Changing to a flying Career in your 40’s.
  • Making a living as regional airline pilot.
  • Aviation Blog ExpertAviator.com
  • Co hosting the podcast “Stuck Mic AvCast”. A podcast about Learning To Fly, Living To Fly, and Loving To Fly.

Recommendation:

Since Robert and I discussed changing careers midlife and the challenges you might face in both making the decision to change careers and then pursuing a new career, I have a pertinent recommendation. Coach Yourself to a New Career by Talane Miedaner gives you the tools to take matters into your own hands by assessing your needs and strengths, finding the right work fit, weighing options and possible sacrifices, and preparing your family for transitions.

Packed with expert advice and helpful examples from her many statistical clients—as well as her own career change process—Miedaner shows how anyone can reinvent their professional life.

Coach Yourself to a New Career:

  • Offers a seven-step approach to career reinvention and practical advice for a smooth transition.
  • Profiles everyday people who achieved career reinvention on their own terms and what their stories can teach you.
  • Shows you how to assess your needs and strengths.
  • Helps you decide what tough decisions or sacrifices you may have to make.
  • Prepares your spouse or family for transition.

Miedaner shares her own story of launching her coaching business through careful planning, hard work, commitment and faith. She shows how you can follow other’s examples to achieve the professional life you want.

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It’s that time of the month again where we bring you an episode of one of aviations finest, up and coming podcasts out there! Today we share the real story of Oshkosh 2012 from those who lived it in the trenches, weathered the storm, and even worked the event as vendors and photographers. But let’s look at a few announcements first…

Pre-Flight

For those of you who haven’t heard yet, our co-host Carl Valeri started an Aviation Careers Podcast to help folks interested in the different career options within the aerospace and aviation industry. There’s a lot more to aviation then just being a pilot, from flight attendants, to ramp personnel, to selling aviation insurance, working for an aircraft manufacturer, and so much more. His most recent show, How To Prepare For Captain Upgrade At The Airlines, Flying the Embraer 145, A Midlife Career Change, was an interview with Len Costa of Stuck Mic AvCast fame about his recent experience in the airline captain upgrade class on the Embraer 145 jet. Len takes you through his captain training from start to finish and delivers a behind the scenes play-by-play journey of the entire process.

Secondly, we have a MAJOR announcement from Len Costa, creator ofThePilotReport.com and the StuckMicAvCast.com:

Friends,

The time has come to make a decision on the future of both websites. When I first got started with aviation blogging at ThePilotReport.com, it was a period of my life where I had a ton of free time to dedicate towards creating videos for product reviews, interviewing aviation business owners, and eventually starting the podcast.

As time progressed and my life became more involved at work, posts and videos at ThePilotReport.com became more and more distant. That also translated into not having the proper time to dedicate to StuckMicAvCast.com, the podcast, and our listeners as you all so justly deserve.

Which leaves me where we are today; a crossroads for our collective future. Does ThePilotReport.com die and go away or does the Stuck Mic AvCast head west into the sunset? It’s just counterproductive to grow two different aviation brands with similar goals and objectives in their own respective directions. So here’s what’s happening… WE’RE MERGING!!!

That’s right. All your favorite content at ThePilotReport.com will soon be integrated here on StuckMicAvCast.com over the coming months. This not only allows me to focus on one passion, growing it to it’s fullest potential, but more importantly it allows US to focus on YOU by creating and delivering the specialized content you’ve requested here in one central location.

What’s that mean for you our listeners? By merging ThePilotReport.com into Stuck Mic AvCast you’ll enjoy a deeper, all encompassing aviation experience as the StuckMicAvCast.com becomes your favorite aviation destination for all things Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly. That means more aviation product reviews, more interviews, more flying videos, aviation training products, and a whole lot more in the works!

We’re confident you’ll love the changes ahead and all of the Stuck Mic co-hosts are absolutely excited to grow into our “future of awesome” together with you.

Thank you all so very much for your support, for your listenership, and most of all for your friendship.

Here’s to many more years together as your beloved Stuck Mic AvCast crew!

Cheers,

Len Costa (owner)

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Rick – Aviation Weather from NOAA/NWS for iPhone & iPad

Carl – MyRadar iOS App for iPhone & iPad

Victoria – EAA AirVenture App for iPhone, iPad, & Android

Len – Hi-Def Radar iOS App for iPhone & iPadMophie Juice Pack PRO.

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Welcome to Episode 12 and thanks for listening. I am really excited to spend some time with you today to talk about the interesting and diverse aviation career field. Whether you are in your car, on your way to work, working out in the gym, or maybe just relaxing in your living room; I hope the time we spend together will help you obtain a deeper understand of the different careers opportunities in the field of aviation.

I have received questions and have been involved in conversations about the two distinct paths of flying; corporate or airlines. To help you better understand the difference I discuss:

  • What Is Business Aviation?
  • The National Business Aviation Association and how they can help you with your career.
  • Why flying for the regional airlines will help you build flight time quicker than with business flying.
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 30 percent of the new flying jobs are in business aviation.

To continue the discussion on the difference between business aviation and flying for the airlines I am going to share with you an interview I had with Flight Time Radio in Jacksonville, FL. Flight Time Radio brings the thrill of aviation to listeners of all backgrounds through a group of passionate aviation enthusiasts. The Hosts Milford, Charlie, and Glenn asked me many questions including:

  • Why I started Aviation Careers Podcast.
  • What type of jobs are there in aviation.
  • Why there are no lateral moves when you change airlines and why you must start over again.
  • What are the job prospects for Business Aviation.
  • According to Bureau of Labor Statistics 30 percent of the pilot jobs will be in business aviation. Some independent analysts place the percentage as high as 40 percent.

I really enjoy speaking with the folks at Flight Time Radio. They are truly passionate aviators and love the field of aviation as much as anyone. If you want to learn more about what is happening in the general aviation world and learn about the fun things aviators do, these are the folks to listen to.

Listener E-mail:

I was wondering if you have any tips for financing someone that has a BS degree but wants to become a Commercial Pilot. Other than student loans what other finance options are available?
May be a good idea for a guest.

Thanks,
Jason

Thanks for the e-mail Jason.

There are many grant and loan programs that go unused as we mentioned in episode 6 when I spoke with the folks at National Aviation Academy and in episode 7 where I spoke with Lynda Meeks from Girls With Wings. Just remember even though it says Girls With Wings most of the grants, loans, and scholarships are available to everyone. Both of my guests had links on their websites concerning grants and loans. Of course there are always personal loans which is how I financed my flying while I was working towards my ratings.

To view the episodes go to:

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/6

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/7

Recommendation:

There is no better way to understand the world of Business Aviation and the many career opportunities than by visiting the National Business Aviation Association website NBAA.org. There are two sections of the website I recommend you visit. First, the What Is Aviation section which will describe what business aviation is, the type of aircraft used, and provides you with the business aviation fact book.

The second section you should visit is the For Students section. The NBAA offers over $100,000 a year in tuition reimbursements and other educational opportunities. So if you are thinking of a career in aviation and you think the cost might be prohibitive, you might want to visit this section as an avenue securing money for your education. The NBAA is a wonderful organization with a variety of services available to all sectors of the business aviation community so if you are thinking of a career in business aviation this should be your first stop for information.

Thanks for listening to Episode 12 of Aviation Careers Podcast. Show notes and links to all the websites mentioned in this episode are available at AviationCareersPodcast.Com/12. These podcasts and more information are available at AviationCareersPodcast.com. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for notification of episodes and other career information.

Thanks again for spending time with us and I hope you will now take some consideration to Business Aviation as a career possibility. If you have any questions you would like answered on this podcast please visit AviationCareersPodcast.com and click on the contact page. You can also send questions via facebook and twitter. I hope this episode has helped you decide what your aviation career goal is and has helped you along your path towards that goal. Talk to you next episode. Safe Flying!

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Aviation Careers Podcast. We all hear about the opportunities for flying in China but what is it really like to fly and work in China. To help you better understand the opportunities and the unique culture of the Chinese people I have with me today Dave Ross.

Dave is the President and CEO of WASINC and is responsible for all recruiting and business development for their customers in China. He has lived and worked in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese. His diverse experiences with contractors, clients and customers alike have given him some unique insight into the Chinese business environment and culture.

To help us understand what it is like to work for a Chinese Airline and experience the rich Chinese Culture please welcome Dave Ross.

Dave and I discuss:

  • The opportunities for pilots working in China.
  • What is contract flying and what should a pilot look for when signing a contract to work in China.
  • A specific example of an opportunity of flying in China.
  • The working environment at a Chinese Airline.
  • How to make the transition to living in China.
  • What type of person would be most suitable to working in China.
  • What are the greatest benefits to living in China.
  • What are the challenges someone from United States might encounter.
  • How a pilot can work in China and commute to the United States.
  • Recommended Reading Life and Death in Shanghai.

Recommendation:

In the past I have assisted pilots in finding jobs using the services of WASINC.aero. The people I worked with are very knowledgeable and were willing to take the time with each individual pilot and answer any of their questions regarding working overseas.

One thing I like about WASINC is the fact they didn’t try to “oversell” our pilots on opportunities in China. They presented the facts and let each individual pilot decide if flying in China was appropriate for the pilot and their family.

Although the focus of today’s episode has been on flying in China, WASINC offers opportunities for pilots in other countries with a concentration in Asia. I recommend your going to WASINC.aero and seeing for yourself if working overseas is for you.

Recommended Reading:

As a pilot it is important to master the basics and have a good foundation of aviation knowledge. Certain books are must haves in your aviation library and the “Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A” is one of those.

Many times I receive questions from people concerning operating rules, basic aerodynamics, and weather. One of the sources I quote most often when answering listener questions is the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. This document is free as a download from the FAA website or can be purchased in book format. For more information and to view excerpts from the book visit Amazon.com.

I think you will find most answers to your aviation questions in the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. This should be in every pilot's library.

Thanks for Listening to Aviation Careers Podcast. I hope the information about flying in China has been helpful and will bring you one step closer to your decision about working in China. Remember to keep your eye on your aviation career goal and that your journey might be a varied path. Safe Flying and talk to you next episode.

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Ever want to know what it takes to upgrade to Captain at the airlines. Upgrading to Captain is one of the more challenging events in a pilots flying career. The transition to flying as first officer to pilot in command is more than a simple checkride. The process of becoming a Captain takes weeks of hard work and study.

If you are curious what it takes to upgrade to Captain we will describe the process and give you advice on how to prepare for the upgrade training and how to pass your check ride.

Today I am with Len Costa a newly minted airline Captain. Len is also the publisher of The Piot Report.com and is Host of The Stuck Mic Avcast. Len and I discuss:

  • Flying the Embraer 145
  • The upgrade process
  • How to prepare for upgrade training
  • What are some of the common causes for upgrade training failure.
  • Advice on how to prepare mentally for the training and the check ride.

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And we’re back! In this episode of the Stuck Mic AvCast we interview our most distinguished aviator to date. But before we get to that…

Pre-Flight

Carl shares some information about the upcoming Cleveland National Air Show. Victoria tells us how you can get in touch with her if you want to host your own Women Fly It Forward (click to email her directly) event in 2013. And Rick gives a shout out to a Stuck Mic listener, Andrew Blanchard (click Andrew’s name to send him a congratulatory Tweet!), for earning his Private Pilot Certificate.

Cruise Flight

And now for some details about today’s guest, Dave Coffman:

Dave began his flying career at 16 and earned his Private Pilot’s license shortly after his 17th birthday. He graduated with Honors from Florida Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Air Commerce Flight Technology and later completed his Masters Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle University. After graduation he joined the Air Force through Officers Training School and later completed pilot training at Reese AFB, TX. He was selected to the fly the F-16 at Torrejon Air Base, Spain with the 614 Tactical Fighter Squadron “Lucky Devils”.

Dave served 23 years in the active Air Force and Air Force Reserve retiring as a Lt Colonel. His assignments included operational F-16 units in Europe and the United States as well as an assignment as a T-37 Instructor Pilot at Columbus AFB, MS where he served as the Assistant Chief of the 14 Flying Training Wing’s Standardization and Evaluation Division. He commanded the 39th Flying Training Squadron, Moody AFB, GA, the Air Force Reserve’s first associate Joint Primary Aircraft Training System unit employing both the T-6 and the AT-38 jet trainer as well as a tour flying the lead solo #5 F-16 aircraft with the Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” where he flew over 140 air shows in all 50 states as well as in Europe and South America before millions of spectators including the President of the United States, Secretary of State and numerous heads of state.

His awards and achievements include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Top Graduate of his Pilot Instructor Training class. Additionally, he was the awarded the Air Force “Pilot of Distinction Award” for his recovery of an F-16 during an air show after a catastrophic afterburner explosion. He is an ATP rated pilot as well as a CFII/MEI. He has over 5,000 hours of flight time and over 1,000 hours instructing in jets, with type ratings in the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 as well as the Citation Mustang (CE-510S).

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Welcome to Episode 009 of Aviation Careers Podcast. Ever wonder what it is like to fly as an airline pilot in an Embraer 190?  Did you know that some airline pilots don’t spend nights in hotels but instead sleep at home every night?  Most pilots work full time but some have many days off and are able to have more than one successful career. Jeff Garrone is an example of an airline pilot who also runs a successful business.

Similar to Jeff, many pilots have second careers because they have so much spare time but also want to have a backup plan if they lose their job or their medical. While we are flying we always have a contingency plan if we experience mechanical or unforeseen weather.

In much the same way I recommend pilots always have a contingency plan for their career. Whether it is obtaining training in another trade, building a business, or obtaining a degree in an alternate field it is always a good idea to be prepared for a career terminating event.

Jeff and I discuss:

  • Flying the Embraer EMB-190 airliner.
  • How he is able to be home every night with his family and work as an airline pilot.
  • Working part time as an airline pilot.
  • The benefits and challenges of owning a business while working for the airlines.
  • Why it is important to have a contingency plan as a pilot.
  • How Jeff became interested in flying and if he would recommend an airline career to others.

Product Recommendation:

Jeff has created an outstanding line of aviation lifestyle clothing which can be worn by everyone.  I really like some of his designs.  Today we talk with Jeff about how he started V1 Clothing and some of the exciting designs he offers.  I produced a video for The Pilot Report showcasing some of V1 clothing’s designs and their pilot bag. I think you will find that his products are both stylish and practical.

For More Information about V1 Clothing visit V1Clothing.com.  V1 Clothing is available at many of the larger aviation retailers and directly at AirSpeedJunkie.com.

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Recommended Reading:

In an age of electronics, good math skills are relevant because as a pilot there are many situations where you are asked to make a quick decision based on figures you are given. If you are preparing for a checkride the examiners will ask you to calculate numerous items during your oral exam. If you are preparing for an interview with an airline this next recommendation is a must have because some airlines take their interview questions directly from this book.   Mental Math for Pilots (Professional Aviation series) is for pilots looking to improve their math skills in the cockpit and easily perform math calculations in their heads. This book offers numerous tips and invaluable tricks to help in all areas of cockpit calculations.

Pilots are guided through basic and more advanced formulas with explanations on how to perform them without needing paper or electronic calculators, step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and personal advice from experienced pilots. Easy and quick methods for calculating airborne math problems, enroute descents, and visual descent points are covered.

If you are considering becoming an airline pilot, Mental Math for Pilots is a must have to prepare for an interview. This book is also for all pilots preparing for a checkride, proficiency check, or for pilots wanting to improve their in-flight calculations performance. To look inside the book and read reviews of Mental Math for Pilots click on the links or the image above.

I hope you have enjoyed our discussion with Jeff Garrone Airline Pilot and Entrepreneur. For links to all the items we discussed in this episode please visit AviationCareersPodcast.com. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for upcoming episodes please contact me by e-mail on our contact page. You can also follow us on twitter @FlyingCareers and remember to like us on facebook if you want updates on episodes and other aviation career news.

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This podcast is available for download on your favorite device by visiting AviationCareersPodcast.com. We are also available on iTunes and have been recently added to Stitcher Radio. To find out how you can listen to Aviation Careers Podcast on Stitcher click on the link at the top right of AviationCareersPodcast.com or click on the link below.

Your Aviation Career Questions Answered

One more item before we go. Many of you have asked if I would be available for career counseling. I would love to help each and every one of you individually but I am busy with my flying job and creating content for this and other websites. Therefore, if you have a question no matter how complex please e-mail it to me on on the contact page or by sending it to carl@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

I have compiled questions already submitted and will be including my answers in the next episode. Including your questions in future episodes  will not only help you but all of the listeners of this podcast. I have had some great questions from those looking to start a career in aviation, change careers, or looking to have a successful part time flying career. If you have any questions about careers in aviation please feel free to ask.

Thanks again for listening . Remember to keep your head in the sky while building a foundation for your aviation career goal here on the ground.  Safe flying and talk to you next episode.

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