Aviation Careers Podcast

What is the best type of turbine time on your path to the majors? Welcome To Episode 98. We will answer this and many more questions in another episode where we answer your questions. Joining me today is Paul Grieco, airline pilot, nurse, and scholarships analyst. What is the best type of turbine time and […]

Are you too old to fly? Will an additional degree help you with your piloting career?  What direction should you take in your training? These questions and more will be answered in this episode of Aviation Careers podcast. Welcome to episode 97. Joining me is Eric Crump; flight instructor, college professor, and Aerospace Director at […]

When someone is injured and in need of assistance, the first thing many people think of is an ambulance to rush them to the airport. What happens when the victim is in a remote location or stuck in heavy traffic, or the hospital is too far away? This is where the Air Ambulance comes in. Sal […]

We recently received a number of  listener questions asking “what is Ab Initio flight training?” Ab Initio is normally used by carriers outside the United States, but with the current shortage of qualified pilots some airlines are considering their own flight training programs. This is why we are beginning to hear more about Ab Initio and other type […]

Thinking of becoming an airline pilot? Most pilots will work for a regional airline before moving onto the majors. Which regional should you work for? Welcome to Episode 94. Today I have with me someone who feels you should work for ExpressJet Airlines. Welcome back to the show Robert Guyer. Joining Robert are other members of […]

I was stuck in traffic on route 80 in New Jersey thinking: “why aren’t we moving?” Then in the distance I could hear the sound of a helicopter as it approached and then flew toward the flashing lights ahead. Moments later after circling the helicopter was on the ground. It was then that I thought […]

Many times I dreamed of hovering above the Earth looking down upon my home, where I went to school, or simply watching dolphins play in the azure waters below. One way I have realized this dream is by flying a helicopter. The helicopter is a unique aircraft; transporting people to unique locations, allowing us to […]

I am concerned about the current pilot shortage, or should I say lack of qualified pilots available for hire. This is the only industry we can’t call a pilot shortage a pilot shortage for political reasons. But that is a topic for another podcast and you can listen to my discussion by clicking on the […]

Ever wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast. Welcome to episode 90 I have joining me two special aviators. First, our host and private jet flying expert, Tom Wachowski. Also joining us today […]

Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying […]

Welcome to episode 88. I’m here with Tom Wachowski and Eric Crump to discuss how you can stay positive when all you hear is negativity. I encourage you to view the video I posted in episode 038 of Arnold Schwartzenaeger about not listening to the “naysayers”. It’s very inspiring and is key to our discussion in this episode. […]

Is a career flying, fixing, or supporting drones in your career future? Today I am joined by Ryan Wallace from Polk State College to discuss the career opportunities in the world of Commercial Drones. Ryan is a professor of Aeronautical Science and is actively involved in the local Unmanned Aircraft System Community. Ryan and I […]

Do you have a social media policy for your career? Welcome to the podcast where we inform, motivate, and give you an inside look at the many aviation careers. Some of our favorite co hosts join us. First , Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviation educator. We also have Tom Wachowski, […]

Welcome to episode 85. I speak with many pilots who have left the airlines for various reasons including work schedule, layoffs, furloughs, and the low initial pay.  Often many former airline pilots miss the flying and challenges of being an airline pilot. Today I have with me Travis Watson, an experienced skydiver and pilot who […]

Welcome to Episode 84. The goal of this podcast is to inform, entertain, and motivate you to achieve your career goal. We to bring you the viewpoint of all those involved with careers in aviation and aerospace.  Although we primarily focus on the positive aspects of a career in aviation and specifically as an airline […]