Aviation Careers Podcast

Hosted by Carl Valeri

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460

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Aug 2026

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A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals

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August 10, 202618 min

ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer

Today we have a returning guest Elliot Mintzer to discuss Building the Right Hours. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Talking Points: 1. Every Hour Is Not Created Equal 2. Chase Responsibility Before You Chase Aircraft 3. Learn the Business, Not Just the Airplane 4. Seek Mentors Who Challenge You 5. Think Like a Future Chief Pilot From Day … Continue reading ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer → The post ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

August 3, 202626 min

ACP462 Changing Careers in Your 50s: Doug Wolfe’s Journey to Corporate Aviation

Is it too late to become a professional pilot in your 50s? Today’s guest, Doug Wolfe, proves that age does not have to prevent you from pursuing your aviation dreams. Doug changed careers in his 50s and is now living his dream as a corporate pilot. In this episode of the Aviation Careers Podcast, Doug … Continue reading ACP462 Changing Careers in Your 50s: Doug Wolfe’s Journey to Corporate Aviation → The post ACP462 Changing Careers in Your 50s: Doug Wolfe’s Journey to Corporate Aviation appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

July 27, 202634 min

ACP461 Young Aviation Entrepreneur Ethan Lin

Most 15-year-olds are just beginning to think about their future careers. Today’s guest says he is already working in aircraft sales and representing a Polish light-sport aircraft in California Sponsor: https://PIlotCounsel.com Links https://linktr.ee/ekolotcalifornia https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships. Upcoming Events and Air Shows: FlySnf.org 2027 – April 6-11 The post ACP461 Young Aviation Entrepreneur Ethan Lin appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

July 13, 202622 min

ACP460 A Trip To The Emergency Room Grounded Me : Lessons Learned One Year Later

One year ago I sat in my car outside the urgent care knowing I should go due to my medical condition but also knew that my career as a pilot may end. This is the story of what I did and what I learned one year later. Before I get started, full disclosure: my attorney … Continue reading ACP460 A Trip To The Emergency Room Grounded Me : Lessons Learned One Year Later → The post ACP460 A Trip To The Emergency Room Grounded Me : Lessons Learned One Year Later appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

July 6, 202632 min

ACP459 Using Your 529 For Flight Training with Paul Wynns

Today, we have a special guest, Paul Wynns, to discuss using your 529 for flight training. Paul is the co-founder of FlexAir Flight, recently received his PhD, and is a volunteer with The Flight Training Alliance, an organization key to advancing this new legislation. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com Links: https://www.nftaus.org/ https://goflexair.com/ https://goflexair.com/529 https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships. … Continue reading ACP459 Using Your 529 For Flight Training with Paul Wynns → The post ACP459 Using Your 529 For Flight Training with Paul Wynns appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

June 29, 202626 min

ACP458 Starting a Part 135 with Elliot Mintzer

Today we have a special guest Elliot Mintzer, a former operator of two multimillion dollar PC-12 focused part 135 operations. We are excited to discuss what it takes to start and operate a successful Part 135 operation. Mentorship: https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching Use the coupon code “CoachItForward” for the first month free. One-On-One Coaching: https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/career-coaching Special: One month … Continue reading ACP458 Starting a Part 135 with Elliot Mintzer → The post ACP458 Starting a Part 135 with Elliot Mintzer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

June 22, 202634 min

ACP457 “Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes” Author Irwin Wenzel

Today we have a special guest Irwin Wenzel Author of Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes : A sharp, funny, and heartfelt memoir about defying expectations—and finding your own flight path. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Talking Points: How he developed his passion for aviation. Growing up in the Queens and understanding Why Jewish Boys Don’t Fly. Irwin’s … Continue reading ACP457 “Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes” Author Irwin Wenzel → The post ACP457 “Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes” Author Irwin Wenzel appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

June 15, 202613 min

ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?

The most common question I get after publishing my last episode about surviving a furlough is “What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?” Today, I will also answer the question of how this affects all pilots at all levels. Talking Points: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/spirit-airlines-closure-a-devastating-blow-to-more-than-2000-pilots-thousands-more-workers This news does not affect the new pilots. You are at … Continue reading ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots? → The post ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots? appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

June 8, 202628 min

ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification

Today we have a special guest Chris Pezalla to discuss getting started with FAA Medical Certification. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com Talking Points: Steps before you apply -Read the user guide -Have your medical information ready -Application process (MedExpress) and AME visit -Be accurate and complete -Find additional documentation -Save the confirmation number -Post AME Visit -Issued (But … Continue reading ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification → The post ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

May 20, 202614 min

ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough

If you have been furloughed, are facing a furlough, or want to know what a furlough is, this podcast is for you. I know what it is like to be furloughed and have been assisting furloughed pilots for over 25 years. Today I am going to share with you proven steps that work in surviving … Continue reading ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough → The post ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer

ACP462 Changing Careers in Your 50s: Doug Wolfe’s Journey to Corporate Aviation

ACP461 Young Aviation Entrepreneur Ethan Lin

ACP460 A Trip To The Emergency Room Grounded Me : Lessons Learned One Year Later

ACP459 Using Your 529 For Flight Training with Paul Wynns

ACP458 Starting a Part 135 with Elliot Mintzer

ACP457 “Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes” Author Irwin Wenzel

ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?

ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification

ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough

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