ACP421 Avoiding A Three Million Dollar Mistake In Your Career
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Ten years ago, I discussed avoiding making a two-million-dollar mistake in your career. Today, we need to update that number and discuss how things have changed so you can avoid making a three-million-dollar mistake in your pilot career. Simple Answer…Keep flying, and don’t stop! Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] Talking Points: Understanding the current hiring environment. Tariffs and your career. 239,200 Median pay for scheduled airline pilots. 10-year captain pays over 300k at major airlines...
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ACP420 Why You Should Not Become An Air Traffic Controller
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In our last episode, we discussed the 10 reasons you should become an air traffic controller. Joining me again today is George Harper, an air traffic control manager, to discuss 10 reasons you may not want to become an air traffic controller. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] Ten Reasons You Should Not Become An Air Traffic Controller: Afraid of heights. Don’t like high-stress environments. Don’t like being responsible for people’s lives. The opposite of intellectually stimulating can be...
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ACP419 Why Become An ATC
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With a shortage of air traffic controllers, there has been a renewed interest in the career. I have with me George Harper, an air traffic control manager, who will discuss the 10 reasons why you should become an Air Traffic Controller. George joined us on the show 5 years ago when we had a great conversation about what it is like to be a controller. Check out episode 285 to learn more. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] Ten Reasons You Should Become An Air Traffic Controller: An office with an...
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ACP418 Surviving The Next Recession
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An aviation career spans a lifetime, and you will experience a recession at some point. With all the talk in the news about a recession, I figured it was time to discuss how to survive a recession in your aviation career. I have discussed this topic often over the past decade, but we need a refresh for the current marketplace. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] How To Survive The Next Recession? Save preferably 24 months of expenses due to the volatility of the industry. Communicate often with your...
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ACP417 What Flight School Is Best For You?
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If you are thinking of becoming a pilot, choosing the right flight school is important. In today’s video we will discuss how to find the flight school that is best for you. Although this list of items are for those who are considering a career in aviation many of these items apply to pilots who want to fly recreationally. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] What Flight School Is Best For You? Location. Housing situation? Work will you be flying? Can you travel for a quick course? Maintenance....
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ACP416 Don’t Let Social Media Negativity Steal Your Dreams
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Don’t let people on social media steal your dreams! Research shows that negative comments outnumber positive comments almost 2 for one and when someone posts something negative there are many more comments. Therefore it is easier to find negativity online than positivity. Today I am going to give you tools on how to combat negativity online and help you pursue your dreams! Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] Carl’s Theory Of Negativity: Negativity Bias Is Real And Treatable. Negative people are...
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ACP415 Guide To Successful Airline Pilot Training in 2025
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Since hiring is on the uptick and many of you are headed for training at your first airline, here are the things you should do to prepare for your first airline job. I am Carl Valeri, an A320 captain and instructor with a major airline. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] Guide To Passing Airline Training for 2025: Memory Items and Limitations. Study and be prepared. Too many failures due to lack of studying. You have a direct effect on changing this. Use the correct study guide. Prepare your friends...
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ACP414 Addressing Mechanic Turnover Rates with Suresh Narayanan- CEO of JETS MRO
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The aviation industry has grown and is on a continued trajectory leading to a shortage of mechanics and pilots.. A challenge to aviation both today and for the foreseeable future is keeping quality mechanics and trying to slow the high turnover rates. Taking a unique approach to the problem of retention is CEO of JETS MRO Suresh Narayanan. If you are someone looking towards a career in aviation or trying to retain maintainers you will learn much from Suresh, a successful aviation entrepreneur and industry ambassador. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the...
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ACP413 Become an aviation mechanic for less than 60k.
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Aircraft fleets are growing and the number of hours flown keeps increasing. To fly these airplanes we need more mechanics both now and in the future. The prospects are good for an annual growth rate of 5% per year according to government statistics. Joining me today is an aircraft mechanic who helps mechanics reach their career goals. Mark Joy is a certificated A & P mechanic with over 15 years of experience. Mark has a specialized background in avionics and drone research and development. To top it off, Mark is also a private pilot. Mark also believes that you don’t need to spend tons...
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ACP412 10 Reasons NOT To Become An Airline Pilot 2025 FINAL
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In this episode, we will discuss the 10 reasons you should NOT become an airline pilot. In our last episode, we talked about the many great reasons to become an airline pilot but there are some reasons you should NOT become an airline pilot. Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected] 10 Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot: You are away from home many nights. You will miss many holidays, birthdays, and family events. If something goes wrong at home you might be thousands of miles away. You like...
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