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If you are interested in a career as an aircraft mechanic I have someone who has seen it all from battlefield maintenance to training under Part 147 in the United States, Brandon Sanders. Today he is going to discuss his path toward a career as an aircraft mechanic. We also will discuss how the new Part 147 changes will affect your journey.
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Talking Points:
Brandon’s journey from the battlefield to civilian life as a mechanic.
Aviation maintenance in Iraq/Afghanistan
Part 147.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionics-equipment-mechanics-and-technicians.htm
Journey to Director of Aviation Texarkana College
Aircraft maintenance employment opportunities
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https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/programs/aviation-mechanics-technology/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbsanders/
Inspiring the next generation of pilots is an important mission and an organization that STEM Flights has taken on with a unique approach including donating time including building flight time in the process. Joining me today is Carley Walker, the director of development at STEM Flights.
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Talking Points:
Why STEM Flights.
The story and a legacy that continues through Carley and other’s efforts.
Programs for Kids.
How pilots can inspire youth and build flight time.
How to get involved?
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Today I have with me someone who is inspiring future and current aviation professionals to pursue their dreams. Dave Rohee is an Author with a variety of experience as a bush pilot, mechanic, and airline pilot. I think hearing his story will inspire you to move forward in your aviation career.
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Talking Points:
Aviation Careers Podcast
Talking Points:
1) My fifty-year aviation career and how I got to this point in my life’s journey
2) What made this my choice of career?
3) My start in the aviation industry as a maintenance apprentice.
4) An evolution from mechanic to pilot, and how this evolved.
5) My flight operations background
Bush flying
Airline Operations
Flight Training
Corporate Aircraft sales: BAe – Embraer - Innotech
International Aircraft Operations
6) Mentoring for young students interested in a flying career
Non-profit organization & Aviation Flight Club
7) Freelance Journalism
Author of two aviation books
International Aviation consulting
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www.aviationhotshot.com
https://www.daveroheeauthor.com
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It is that time of year again to discuss the pilot shortage. This episode was inspired by a recent question from our contact page so if you have questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write us at:
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Listener Mail:
Hi Carl,
I appreciate the topics you bring to us through YouTube and enjoy hearing your voice on all aviation topics. The reason for my message today, the pilot community needs you to discuss the pilot shortage in the USA for 2024 and 2025.
New pilots are concerned about the hiring slowdown. Especially those still training or who are building their hours towards ATP.
I know there is a video about this topic on your channel but things are changing rapidly and we would love to hear your opinion. Many low-time pilot groups on Facebook are having conversations concerning whether we will have a job after we get our Airline Transport Pilot minimums.
Are we heading to those days working for $20 an hour as first officer for regionals? A lot of news is coming out about airliners slowing down hiring for 2024, and many pilots with ATP are struggling to get a job now. We would like to hear from you as a low-time pilot community.
Thank you
Talking Points:
- I understand your concern but you can’t predict the hiring market the day you get your 1500 hours, but we do have a good outlook for the future for pilot hiring in general.
- What is the pilot shortage?
- Hiring climate in 2024.
- https://skift.com/2023/12/30/delta-slows-down-pilot-hiring-for-2024/
- https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/01/24/frontier-slows-pilot-hiring-pipeline/
- There are still airlines hiring.
- What to do in a slowing market?
- There are still airlines hiring so you might not get your dream airline right away.
- Look at the regionals again.
- ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024
- Focus on the long-term goal, don't look at short-term hiring.
- Have a plan B when things don’t go as planned.
- Future Hiring.
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6
- $211,790 Media pay is still a good salary vs $46,310 for all occupations.
- Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2023-2042 https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
- It takes years to get to your final goal.
- Keep flying.
- Be flexible and play the long game.
- You may need to look at other markets.
- https://crankyflier.com/2024/02/06/when-hot-markets-go-cold-orlando-edition/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterposttitle-2
- Stay off the online forums for one month. It will be great for your mental health.
- Stay focused.
- Control your emotions.
- Conclusion: Slowing market but the future looks good. Continue to make yourself competitive.
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Links Mentioned In the Podcast:
ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024
https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp378-12-actions-to-take-during-a-hiring-slowdown-in-2024/
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6
https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
https://crankyflier.com/2024/02/06/when-hot-markets-go-cold-orlando-edition/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterposttitle-2
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today I answer your questions from our contact page.
Questions, comments, or inspirational stories; please write us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/
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Listener Mail:
From Contact Page:
I am 60 and want to know how fast I can go from having no pilot license to flying a private light jet. Maybe a coaching session for advice on how to do it.
Thank you
From Contact Page:
Hello, I am a recent college graduate in civil engineering considering a career change to become a pilot. I have listened to your podcasts and appreciate all the tips and information you provide!
I have been working my engineering job for almost a year and am considering whether committing to an accelerated flight school like ATP or a local flight school is right for me.
Time and money are large components of what I decide. What are your thoughts? And what advice would you share in a situation like this? Thank you!
From Contact Page:
Please how does one get the scholarship guide?
From Contact Page:
Hello, I am looking for information on scholarships to start pilot lessons. Thank you for your consideration.
From Contact Page:
I currently fly a Cessna Grand Caravan as an aerial survey pilot. Consequently, I am logging Turbine PIC. The hours I fly are typically (90%) day VFR. This is a Part 91 operation.
The schedule with the MEDEVAC operation is much better than my current schedule, but the pay is a bit worse. Fair trade in my opinion. I’m still a time builder (about 540 hours to my R-ATP minimums, about 490 to my 135 PIC mins)
My 2-4 year goal is to fly for NetJets or a Florida-based LCC, as I would like to be Florida-based long term.
My question is this should I build Turbine PIC SEL vs Turbine SIC MEL? Do hiring managers at big companies like I listed care about something like this? I’ve been told in the past that having the most multi-time possible is a good thing. Currently, I meet the ATP multi-engine and PIC requirements. I do need the night and instrument hours, which I believe I would log a lot of if I go with the King Air position.
Thanks for reading my email, I’ve been a long-time listener of the podcast. This podcast is the reason I attended Polk State College. You may remember showing me around your office once a couple of years ago, I hope you still have the photo of Lindbergh on your wall.
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What is the concept of leapfrogging and how can it help you accelerate your career path to the legacies? Today I will explain leapfrogging to the legacies and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
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Leapfrog To The Legacies:
What is A Legacy?
Understanding Flow Through Agreements with the Legacies.
Advantages of a flow through.
Disadvantages of a flow through.
What is Leapfrogging?
Should you Leapfrog?
Remember you will be held responsible for any contract signed.
You need to analyze your situation to see if it is worth leapfrogging.
Get advice from an unbiased source.
Listener Mail:
Hello, I have been considering becoming a career pilot for some time, at 41 I am at a point in my life where I think it might be possible, however, I realize I don't know what I don't know about the industry. I am looking for advice and guidance, I think I may benefit from your career coaching service, I could make myself available anytime that you were available, perhaps some company offers a "career day" type of experience for prospective pilots. I have an appointment to check out a local flight Academy but I am willing to look at all options, any guidance is much appreciated.
Thank You.
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As airlines announce they will reduce the number of pilots they hire in 2024 how can you make yourself more competitive so you can get hired when others are not? In this episode, we will give you 12 actions you can take to prepare yourself during the hiring slowdown in 2024. To be clear the airlines are still hiring but you will need to be more competitive than in the past. So how do you do that? This is what we will discuss.
https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/delta-throttles-back-on-pilot-hiring-446517e7
https://simpleflying.com/us-pilot-hiring-leveling-off-november-2023/
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How To Prepare For A Hiring Slowdown in 2024:
- Keep flying. - The biggest mistake I see people make when there is a downturn in hiring is quitting flying expecting to come back to flying when the industry is better. Remember there are many people building hours while you are doing something else making you less competitive for a job.
- Obtain Additional Pilot Certificates. Use the scholarship guide to help pay for these certificates. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/
- Attend Job Fairs - this includes airshows. WAI has one of the best career fairs.
- Obtain more ratings.
- Build your resume - Pilot Resume In 5 Steps https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/pilot-resume
- Continue your education.
- Join professional organizations.
- Network! - get out to the airport and get involved through local organizations.
- Build an Aviation-focused LInked-In Profile.
- Find an Aviation Career Coach - https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/
- Complete your degree.
- Do something every day to move forward in your career.
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Take one step today to enhance your career goal with the gift card you received this holiday! Welcome to our annual recommendation on how to spend your Amazon Gift Card and Enhance your career!
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Today we have a former guest, weatherman turned passionate aviation professional Chris Dunn, with a career update.
Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.
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Talking Points:
- Overview of Chris and his aviation career.
- Update from his last appearance on episode 313.
- https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp313-chris-dunn-the-flying-weatherman/
- Is Chris still passionate about aviation?
- How has his career evolved since our discussion in December 2020?
- What has he learned about his career and his career goals?
- Why you should never give up on your dream.
- Managing two careers.
- What is next?
Links Mentioned in This Podcast:
www.theflyingweatherman.com
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDunnFlightTraining
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdunnweather/
https://groundschool.com/
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answer listener mail and discuss why you should not compare yourself to others on social media, especially YouTube.
Before we begin a few announcements.
Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com or https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/
The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships.
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Listener mail:
Are there other resources that I could look into for finding scholarships? I am an Asian male in his 30s married with kids. I noticed there aren't any scholarships geared toward Asians on the current list and was wondering if any would be added in the next update.
Thank you!
Show Notes:
- Don’t try to be like someone online. You are who you are and your situation is unique.
- You are important and your citation is much different than those online.
- Although it is great to get ideas from others you need to chart your path forward.
- Not everyone is the same.
- People will want to tell you what you should do primarily based on their worldview and situation, not yours.
- That is why it is important to get an unbiased opinion from a career coach or counselor who is willing to listen to your unique situation.
- Some examples of things you might not know about the person you are following and trying to emulate.
- Their money situation may be different.
- Education different
- Family obligations.
- That is why you need to take a holistic view of your life and situation to move forward.
- Don’t try to be someone else, be yourself.
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Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast: How To Keep The Aviation Passion Alive, Even With A Lack Of Funds. In today’s episode, I answer listener mail and the question of how to keep the aviation passion alive even with a lack of funds. Talking Points: Listener Mail 1: Hello, Carl I […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode, we discuss Business Aviation and how Auburn University is involved in outreach to help people understand careers in Business Aviation. Joining me today are Auburn alumni Will Leveille and Scottie Manzo. Watch On YouTube: Talking Points: The purpose and history of […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode, we discuss why getting hired in this still has its challenges. Sponsor: We liked to thank our Patreon Sponsors for providing free scholarships guides to our listeners. Visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon if you want to help someone achieve their career goals by providing a […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode, Flight Instructor Gary Palmer joins me to discuss a proposed Student Bill Of Rights. Watch this episode on YouTube Talking Points: Gary Palmer's Aviation Journey. Career progression. Why a student bill of rights? The history of the Student bill of rights. His […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode, we discuss the process of creating a successful letter of recommendation. TimeLine: 00:00 Intro: The 2 parts to a successful Letter Of Recommendation 01:34 Step 1 : How To Ask For A Letter Of Recommendation and The Five W’s 06:50 Step 2 […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. In today’s episode, I read an inspiring story from a Marine Pilot who succeeded through perseverance even though he had many No’s in his career progression. Links Mentioned In This Show: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw5/vt3/ https://www.spartan.edu TimeLine: Intro - I’m Back From A Medical Break Listener Mail: […]
On March 31, 2021, the FAA updated the guidelines for Aviation Medical Examiners concerning applicants who have had Covid-19. There have been many questions surrounding the new guidelines and in this video, we will discuss how the new guidelines will affect pilots and obtain a medical. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/COVID-19DispositionTable.pdf https://planeenglishsim.com App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we answer the question Can I Make a Living As A Flight Instructor in 2021? Thank you to our Patrons. http://AviationCareersPodcast.com/Patreon Thank you to our sponsors for giving away a free scholarships guide. To get a free guide with over 120 million in scholarships […]
Welcome to the Inspirational, Informational, and Transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we discuss the challenges with living with Covid-19 as an airline pilot. Thank you to our Patrons. http://AviationCareersPodcast.com/Patreon Sponsor: https://planeenglishsim.com App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR. PlaneEnglishSim.com is giving away 10 scholarship guides […]