Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/ As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is…

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.f…

March 7 2023 a low-wing piper and a high-wing piper on floats collided killing a flight instructor and student pilot in both planes. This accident was especially tragic for me since the instructor of the low-wing Piper, Faith, was one of the members of the flight team I coached. In today’s episode, we will discuss collision avoidance tips and trick…

One of my coaching clients asked me how I could successfully predict the future hiring landscape. One reason is I tirelessly study the industry and have a background in forecasting and pricing as a market maker from a previous industry. Many of you sign up for my group coaching mentorship to listen to my hiring […] The post ACP403 AirlineGeeks.com …

These are my insider tips for landing your dream job from my 23 years of experience counseling pilots Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! […] T…

In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending – For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.f…

Obtaining a pilot certificate is a license to learn but there are a few things we wish we knew before we passed our checkride. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we were taught during our flight training to fly safer and operate more efficiently. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Str…

Many of you are bound by Non-Compete clauses in your employment contracts. There is a new proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission which many consider pro-employee a positive force in career progression. To discuss this rule-making and recent news is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private St…

It was after midnight and the lights of New York City could be seen from miles away as we flew over Republic Field on Long Island New York on our way to White Plains. I could make out the airport many miles away and the winds were calm. I caught myself saying “What could go wrong on this perfect night”. I wish I didn’t say that. In the flare to tou…

During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching, we discussed how this more competitive hiring environment will require you to market yourself as a flight instructor. To help us understand how you can obtain more students at your flight school is Tim Jedrek of RightRudder Marketing. Preflig…

Are you looking for a thrilling aviation adventure without leaving your living room? An amazing aviation wordsmith and pilot Nathan Van Coops is joining us today. He was last on episode 244 and his passion for aviation shines both in his writing and his life as a pilot and mechanic. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial …

During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building time, but we don’t always talk about all the safety concerns pilots should have when they’re doing that. Today I am speaking with Max Trescott whose Aviation News Talk podcast is focused on aviation safety https://aviationnewstalk.com/ Sponsor: The spon…

In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: Visit our sponsor Stratus …

I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how you can have an amazing quality of life as an airline pilot and have a week’s vacation every month. This video is a follow-up to my video on how to make a million dollars a […] The post ACP397 How To Have An Amazing Quality Of Life As An Airline Pilot …

What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you. As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the big…

It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode. Since that episode, we started a […] The post ACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring In 2024? appeared first o…

For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by STEM Flights, a …

Our scholarship guide has enabled thousands to realize their aviation career goals. Some of you may not qualify for scholarships to cover all of your training or simply want to get started flying right now while waiting for the results of your scholarship application. We have a solution for those who want to realize their […] The post ACP395 Stratu…

The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time Joining me today is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla. Sponsor: The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You […] The …

In today’s episode, we answer a question from a listener concerning logging time as a pilot when operating as a flight instructor and as a Part 135 pilot. You might be surprised by what some operators are doing to attract pilots. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by and teaches a course on building […] The post ACP393 What You Need…

Home flight simulation is not only a fun hobby but will help you with real-world flight training; now we have the statistics to prove it. Joining us today is Evan Reiter to discuss how you can benefit from home flight simulation and the upcoming Flight Simulation Expo 2024. Sponsor: Those who give through the Pay It Forward Program and those who li…

In today’s episode, we answer a question from the online forums. The listener asks if they should get the CFII and MEI even during this slowdown even though they have already failed two check rides. We have much to unpack in this question so let’s get started. Free Scholarships Guide: Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ to get yours …

Women’s Air Racing has been a tradition since 1929 which has evolved to the Woman’s Air Race Classic to be run June 18 through 24 of 2024. To tell us more about the storied history of the air race classic is Emmy Dillon, a competitor in this year’s race Sponsor: To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholar…

This podcast is for those airline pilots who want to maximize their earnings and those curious about how airline pilots make over a million a year. If you implement only one of these items you will increase your income as a pilot. I hope you find this helpful. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored […] The post ACP391 How To Make A Mill…

Australians are passionate about aviation and one of the most passionate aviation geeks is Grant McHerron. Grant along with Steve Visscher host Australia’s longest-running aviation show. Speaking of Australia did you know we have Australian Scholarships in our Scholarship guide and you can get one for free? Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The…

Every aviator has struggles in training whether you are a fighter pilot or a student pilot. Many times our struggles are with confidence in ourselves. Today I have someone who will help you realize success in your aviation journey. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you […] The post SMAC317 Building Yo…

If you’re looking to accelerate your career and training there are two pilots Sean and Mike from the Pro Pilot Playbook who want to help. Today we will speak with Sean and Mike about completing your training fast, cheap, and correctly. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. […] The post ACP390 Become A Pi…

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 […] The post ACP389 How To Become An Aviation Mech…

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Wondering what to do with your pilot certificate? Look no further, Today we have the host of TJ Flying Adventures who inspires us to get out and explore. TJ’s videos are inspirational and informative. I think we should all follow his lead and make our own aviation bucket list. Preflight: This episode is sponsored by […] The post SMAC315 TJ Flying A…

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. Free Scholarships Guide: This episode is sponsored by The […]…

Joining us today is the owner of “James Spearman Aircraft”, an airplane maintenance shop in Sevierville, Tennessee at the KGKT airport. Before we begin a quick reminder the new 2024 version of the scholarship guide has been published and is available by clicking on the scholarships guide on the right side of the screen at […] The post SMAC314 Benef…

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. Free Scholarships Guide: This […] The post ACP387 Bush …