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A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals

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November 6, 202615 min

ACP475 DEI, Scrutiny, and A Young Aviator

I was asked to comment on the news and social media reaction to the recent aircraft accident involving a young aviator. The following is an excerpt from the discussion on this issue from our latest Group Coaching and Mentorship session. To find our more about becoming a member of the group visit: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ The post ACP475 DEI, Scrutiny, and A Young Aviator appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

November 2, 202641 min

ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them

Could one simple mistake on your FAA medical application delay your flying career—or even put your pilot certificates at risk? Every year, pilots make avoidable mistakes when completing their FAA medical applications. Some forget to disclose a doctor’s visit. Others misunderstand questions about medications, mental health, or medical conditions from years ago. And what happens … Continue reading ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them → The post ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

October 19, 202637 min

ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic

Samuel Hernandez is an FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic and Inspection Authorization holder, and a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked C-130s. He grew up watching military aircraft over Colorado Springs, chose the wrench in the Air Force, and now works civil general aviation — annuals, 100-hours, and the day-to-day reality of keeping small-fleet and … Continue reading ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic → The post ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

October 12, 202626 min

ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer

Private aviation is a business built around multimillion-dollar aircraft—but what if the most valuable asset in your aviation career isn’t an airplane, a company, or even a contract? It’s your reputation. You can buy an aircraft. You can acquire a company. You can inherit a customer list. But you can’t buy years of trust and … Continue reading ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer → The post ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

October 5, 20261 hr 10 min

ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor

What is it really like to spend your working day in a full-motion flight simulator preparing airline pilots for some of the most demanding situations they may ever encounter? For many professional pilots, becoming a simulator instructor can open an entirely different chapter of an aviation career. Instead of transporting passengers from one city to … Continue reading ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor → The post ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

September 28, 202643 min

ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI

======================================== One on One Coaching: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help you define your goals and create a plan to land your dream job. Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ Receive one month access to the mentorship community free using the coupon code “CoachItForward” ====================================== If you want to become an airline pilot, you’ve probably heard the traditional advice: Get your … Continue reading ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI → The post ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

September 21, 202658 min

ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation

Aviation has its own language—and for a new student pilot, mechanic, or aviation professional, that language can sometimes feel overwhelming. Today we talk with Daniel Bezden, private pilot and founder of Keynomen Aviation, a platform designed to help aviation students develop a deeper understanding of the words, terms, and abbreviations they encounter throughout their training. … Continue reading ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation → The post ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

September 14, 202651 min

ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change

“Am I too old to change careers and become a professional pilot?” Sometimes that question comes from someone in their 30s. Sometimes in their 40s. Sometimes in their 50s. But underneath the question is usually something deeper: Can I really leave the career and life I’ve already built and start over in aviation? Our guest … Continue reading ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change → The post ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

September 7, 202659 min

ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer

Jessica Chrismer has traveled to all 50 states and at least 30 countries during a career that has included more than a decade as a corporate flight attendant. But somewhere along the journey, aviation led her toward another career she never expected—becoming an award-winning children’s author. Today we’re going to talk about two careers you … Continue reading ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer → The post ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .

August 31, 202629 min

ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter

Today we have a special guest Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale. Kevin encourages pilots and non-pilots alike to persevere through setbacks, appreciate the mentors who shape our lives, and never lose their sense of humor along the way. Affiliate Link to book: https://amzn.to/4zjCd2W Coaching and Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help … Continue reading ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter → The post ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast .