Aviation Careers Podcast

Hosted by Carl Valeri

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455

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Jun 2026

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A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals

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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 … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp456-what-does-spirit-shutting-down-mean-for-new-pilots/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots? →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp456-what-does-spirit-shutting-down-mean-for-new-pilots/">ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

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 … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp455-getting-started-with-faa-medical-certification/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp455-getting-started-with-faa-medical-certification/">ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

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 … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp454-how-to-survive-a-furlough/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp454-how-to-survive-a-furlough/">ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

May 11, 202658 min

ACP453 Why I Retired Early As An Airline Pilot

Do you ever wonder why some airline pilots retire early, even though we have heard this is a dream job? Today we have a special guest, Max Kohnke, who recently retired early as an airline pilot, and he shares why he retired early and what he misses and doesn’t miss about the job one year … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp453-why-i-retired-early-as-an-airline-pilot/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP453 Why I Retired Early As An Airline Pilot →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp453-why-i-retired-early-as-an-airline-pilot/">ACP453 Why I Retired Early As An Airline Pilot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

April 20, 202620 min

ACP452 Cleared for Takeoff! IHart Flying. Supporting Women In Flight.

I Hart flying scholarships have been in our scholarships guide since their inception. Don’t forget through the generous support of our listeners and sponsors you can get a scholarship guide for free by visiting https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/. Rachelle from I Hart is joining us today to announce a new initiative to support women in flight. As many … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp452-cleared-for-takeoff-ihart-flying-supporting-women-in-flight/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP452 Cleared for Takeoff! IHart Flying. Supporting Women In Flight. →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp452-cleared-for-takeoff-ihart-flying-supporting-women-in-flight/">ACP452 Cleared for Takeoff! IHart Flying. Supporting Women In Flight.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

April 13, 202631 min

ACP451 Brooke Campbell Falcon 50 Pilot at 24 years old.

Today we have a special guest who is living her dream flying a Falcon 50 to exotic and exciting airports. Talking Points: What fueled her passion for aviation? Schools attended including college Funny story from her training. Tips for student pilots. Why did you choose corporate aviation? Advice for those looking to get into corporate … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp451-brooke-campbell-falcon-50-pilot-at-24-years-old/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP451 Brooke Campbell Falcon 50 Pilot at 24 years old. →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp451-brooke-campbell-falcon-50-pilot-at-24-years-old/">ACP451 Brooke Campbell Falcon 50 Pilot at 24 years old.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

April 6, 202620 min

ACP450 Is Becoming A PIlot Still Worth It?

Trying To Decide What Direction You Should Take In Your Career? Contemplating Changing Your Career? Preparing For An Airline Interview? Can’t Decide If A Career Is Right For You? We can help with our career coaching: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ Our Career Coaching Services Will Help You: Define Your Goals. Create An Action Plan. Guide You Towards Your … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp450-is-becoming-a-pilot-still-worth-it/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP450 Is Becoming A PIlot Still Worth It? →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp450-is-becoming-a-pilot-still-worth-it/">ACP450 Is Becoming A PIlot Still Worth It?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

March 23, 202617 min

ACP449 Is Flying Safe As A Career?

Is flying safe as a career? Due to recent news I have received questions from people in our coaching community asking if flying is safe. First, if you have reached this video and are wanting to discover if flying is safe as a mode of transportation the answer is yes. Flying is the safest mode … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp449-is-flying-safe-as-a-career/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP449 Is Flying Safe As A Career? →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp449-is-flying-safe-as-a-career/">ACP449 Is Flying Safe As A Career?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

March 9, 202613 min

ACP448 Career Update FlyGirl Detailing Obtains Commercial Pilot Certificate

In episode ACP406 FLYGIRL DETAILING : HOW A PASSION FOR AVIATION TURNED INTO A LUCRATIVE BUSINESSwe spoke with Claire Maher about her entrepreneurial journey into the aviation business. Now, over a year later, she has accomplished an important aviation milestone, the commercial pilot certificate. To give us a career update and discuss the journey is … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp448-career-update-flygirl-detailing-obtains-commercial-pilot-certificate/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP448 Career Update FlyGirl Detailing Obtains Commercial Pilot Certificate →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp448-career-update-flygirl-detailing-obtains-commercial-pilot-certificate/">ACP448 Career Update FlyGirl Detailing Obtains Commercial Pilot Certificate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.

February 23, 202634 min

ACP447 2026 Instructor Job Projections with Spartan CEO Rob Polston

Today we discuss the workforce projections for 2026 from an aviation training perspective with CEO of Spartan College Of Aeronautics and Technology, Rob Polston. https://www.spartan.edu 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 of free access when you sign up for one-on-one coaching. Pay It … <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp447-2026-instructor-job-projections-with-spartan-ceo-rob-polston/" class="more-link">Continue reading ACP447 2026 Instructor Job Projections with Spartan CEO Rob Polston →</a> The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp447-2026-instructor-job-projections-with-spartan-ceo-rob-polston/">ACP447 2026 Instructor Job Projections with Spartan CEO Rob Polston</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.