ACP064 – Military Aviation Photographer Jose Fuji Ramos

July 25, 2014

The warm amber light slowly pours over a sleepy little town like maple syrup. As I climb out of one thousand feet I wish I can’t stop thinking how I wish I could share this beauty with everyone. But there is a person whose job it is to share the excitement, serenity, and awe inspiring […]

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ACP063 – Private and Corporate Aviation

July 10, 2014

This week we welcome back one of our repeat guests Tom Wachowski to discuss Corporate Aviation, flying aircraft owned by private companies to transport their employees for business. In this episode we discuss: Hiring a non-pilot aircraft owner (such as someone who owns a Saratoga and needs a pilot to fly them places) How does […]

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ACP062 – Aviation Writing And Listener Mail with Jamie Beckett

June 27, 2014

This week’s show was originally intended to simply be a Q&A session with my friend and fellow pilot Jamie Beckett, but as a bonus we started talking about his career in independent aviation writing. Jamie is an independent writer of non-aviation fiction and aviation related non-fiction. He has written for a number of aerospace companies including: Gleim […]

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How To Apply For A Federal Job ACP061

June 13, 2014

With the growth in the number of federal job openings related to aviation you might want to satisfy your passion for aviation and serve your country at the same time. There are many benefits and rewards to working for the government but how does one go about finding jobs and applying? Today I have with me […]

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How To Become A Corporate Flight Attendant with Mary Lou Gallagher of Beyond And Above – ACP060

June 6, 2014

Welcome to the podcast where we give you an inside look at the many careers in aviation. One of the more exciting jobs is that of corporate or private aviation flight attendant. Some of you have contacted me and related there is much information on how you can become an airline flight attendant but not […]

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ACP059 – How To Become An Aviation Journalist with Ian Twombly of Flight Training Magazine

May 23, 2014

Can you combine your passion for aviation with your passion for writing? The person I have with me today says yes. If you have listened to this show for any time you know we advocate designing a career to fulfill your passions in life. Both my guest and I have accomplished this goal. I love […]

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ACP058 – Surround Yourself With Positive People

May 16, 2014

Welcome to a question and answer episode with Tom Wachowski. We have many interesting questions and comments from listeners. If you want your question answered on this show click on the contact tab above. We enjoy answering your questions and helping you achieve your career goal! One action you can take in your journey towards […]

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ACP057 – International Airline Pilot and Mom – Karlene Petitt

May 9, 2014

Can you have a successful flying career and a family life? Are you concerned you will not have time to enjoy your family and fly the world as an international airline pilot? I know many of you have these concerns when determining if a career as an airline pilot is for you. Today I am […]

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ACP056 – Quality Family Life As An Airline Pilot? Single Engine time versus Multi Engine Time.

May 2, 2014

This episode Eric Crump and I answer questions and discuss listener mail. If you have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode please send them to us by visiting AviationCareersPodcast.com/Contact. Eric And I Discuss The Following Listener Mail: Is it possible to have a strong family life and be a pilot? Would it […]

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ACP055 – The Career Flight Instructor – Jason Miller and The Finer Points of Flying

April 25, 2014

For the majority of pilots looking towards a career in aviation the purpose of becoming a flight instructor is to build flight time. The position of flight instructor is viewed by many as  the job you take to “pay your dues” in the aviation industry. This is an unfortunate perception because one of  the most […]

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