Aviation Careers Podcast

Aviation Careers Podcast

Author: Carl Valeri Language: English Episodes: 449
Ever wondered what it's actually like to work above the clouds? Aviation Careers Podcast, hosted by Carl Valeri, moves beyond the cockpit to explore the vast network of professions that keep the industry flying. Each episode is a conversation, often with someone on the ground or behind the scenes, revealing the day-to-day realities, unexpected challenges, and unique rewards of their specific role. You'll hear from air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, dispatchers, airport managers, and specialists in aviation law or marketing, getting honest answers about how they got started and what their work truly entails. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource for anyone considering their own path, whether you're a student, contemplating a mid-life career shift, or simply fascinated by the business and hobbyist sides of flight. Tune in for genuine stories that chart the course from curiosity to career, all through a podcast dedicated to illuminating the countless ways to build a life in aviation.
Episodes
ACP049 – Accelerated Pilot Training And Time Building [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:30
We often receive questions concerning the advantages of accelerated pilot training and time building programs. Today I have with me to discuss this topic, Eric Crump, Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College. Adv…
ACP047 – 10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:19
10 Ways To Avoid Burnout As An Airline Pilot: Go exploring instead of sitting in the hotel room. Get a hobby. Become involved in a charity. Take some time off. Pay it forward by helping others with their career Get invol…
ACP046 – Ten Things You Should NOT Do During A Pilot Shortage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:37
Ten Things You Should NOT do during this pilot shortage: Burn your bridges. Turn down interviews. Don’t show up for the interview. Show up for the interview with a bad attitude or overconfident. Think this pilot shortage…
ACP045 – Airline Pilot – Stressful, Dangerous, and Boring? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:14
We Discuss: ATC Contract Towers. Why airline pilot is listed as the most stressful and most dangerous job. Is Being an Airline Pilot Boring? Listener Mail: A listener who wants to become an astronaut asks: Should I join…
ACP042 – Integrity In Your Life And Your Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:25
Today we continue our question and answer session with Eric Crump from Episode 41. Listener Mail: I always wanted to be a pilot but since unmanned aircraft have taken the skies do you think that computers will take over…