As a career pilot, we try to protect our job through prudent planning, budgeting, and training. I often get asked questions about what to do when pulled over by the police to protect our pilot certificate and career. Should I take the sobriety test or not? To help me answer this question Chris Pezalla is […]

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I went direct to a LCC after instructing, had two years of little flying and then furlough… after 9 months furloughed managed to get on with a regional. I have a young family so I wasn’t too keen on cargo as an option, yet didn’t quite have the resume for mainline. Was a regional the […]

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Question from our Group Coaching Mentorship. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ Get one month free using the coupon “CoachItForward” I am currently a CFI, sitting at around 700 TT. I have a friend whom I trained and studied with in flight school, and he wants me to take an ATP CTP course soon with him. My question is, is […]

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Your dream of becoming a pilot has been put on hold due to a deferred medical. This video explores the different paths you can take, from reapplying for your medical to pursuing alternative aviation careers.The experiences I relate in this video come from my over 2 decades of helping pilots navigate an aviation career path […]

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During our last group coaching mentorship I gave a mid-year hiring update and in today’s episode I wanted to share some information from that session and also give you an update and advice on what you can do to get hired in 2025 and beyond. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ Talking Points: The State of Pilot Hiring in 2025 […]

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Are you thinking of becoming an airline captain either as a career or if you are you considering upgrading to Captain this episode is for you. I will explore the pros and cons of being an airline captain, focusing on the financial compensation and the challenges and stresses associated with the role. This video helps […]

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Welcome to the Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we have a special guest Eric Zipkin to discuss trends in aviation with a focus on luxury travel experiences and how these experiences will affect the future of air travel. Questions e-mail us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com Talking Points: Eric Zipkin and his humble start in aviation. How he helped […]

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Ten years ago, I discussed avoiding making a two-million-dollar mistake in your career. Today, we need to update that number and discuss how things have changed so you can avoid making a three-million-dollar mistake in your pilot career. Simple Answer…Keep flying, and don’t stop! Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us […]

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