How to best prepare for a career in aerospace/aviation following a crisis.

How to best prepare for a career in aerospace and aviation following a crisis.

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss the airline industry from a workforce perspective during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Today we have a special guest, Arpad Szakal from London, UK. Arpad, an aviation lawyer by training, leads the Aviation & Aerospace practice at private executive search & assessment firm Cellence Plus based in London, UK.

Cellence Plus advises on organizational issues such as:

Executive Search
Leadership & Board Assessment
Succession Planning
Diversity Inclusion Strategy

Arpad conducts senior-level engagements for clients globally across the aviation and wider transportation & infrastructure sectors. He advises international clients on senior-level succession planning and all aspects of diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.

Prior to his career in executive search, Arpad worked at the Aviation Departments of two leading international law firms in London where he handled various EU regulatory matters including passenger rights.

Arpad regularly speaks at events and conferences on a host of Diversity & Inclusion topics including unconscious bias and gender equality.

He is an active member of The Aviation Club of The UK, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), and the Air League. Together with the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Careers & Employability Team, he is hosting a webinar series, one aimed at early careers & young professionals (scheduled for Wednesday, 6th May) and another one focused on seasoned industry executives.

Welcome to the show Arpad!

Our latest video:

What Is A Furlough?

How Long Do Furloughs Last?

In This Episode We Discuss:

Overview of what is happening in the industry from a workforce (both from a “flying personnel” and “office-based” roles standpoint
What Is the difference between “furlough” and “laid off”?
Carl Valeri – over a decade supporting furloughed pilots for the Airline Pilots Association. First apprentice member to be assigned to this committee.
What to do if you get furloughed or laid off now? Practical tips
How do you reinvent yourself as a seasoned industry executive
How do you get into the industry as a young professional? Is a career in civil aviation still a viable option?
What parts of the aviation & aerospace industry are still active? Where are the opportunities (sustainable aviation, urban air mobility, etc?)
What are the key employability skills that aerospace employers are looking for in potential candidates?
Why should you have a portfolio career & and how do you develop one?
How to manage the emotional roller coaster of a job search?