ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change

ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change

Author: Carl Valeri September 14, 2026 Duration: 51:27
“Am I too old to change careers and become a professional pilot?” Sometimes that question comes from someone in their 30s. Sometimes in their 40s. Sometimes in their 50s. But underneath the question is usually something deeper: Can I really leave the career and life I’ve already built and start over in aviation? Our guest … Continue reading ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change → The post ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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ACP465 Pilot: The Ultimate Remote Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:24
Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ ========================================= When most people hear the phrase “remote career,” they picture someone working from a laptop at home,…
ACP464 A Pilot’s Second Act After The Pension Disappeared [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Bankruptcy. Merger. A frozen pension. Furlough. These are words every airline pilot hopes they will never hear. Today’s guest has experienced all of them—and still managed to rebuild, reinvent himself, and come out on to…
ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:55
Today we have a returning guest Elliot Mintzer to discuss Building the Right Hours. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Talking Points: 1. Every Hour Is Not Created Equal 2. Chase Responsibility Before You Chase Aircraft…
ACP461 Young Aviation Entrepreneur Ethan Lin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
Most 15-year-olds are just beginning to think about their future careers. Today’s guest says he is already working in aircraft sales and representing a Polish light-sport aircraft in California Sponsor: https://PIlotCoun…
ACP459 Using Your 529 For Flight Training with Paul Wynns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:35
Today, we have a special guest, Paul Wynns, to discuss using your 529 for flight training. Paul is the co-founder of FlexAir Flight, recently received his PhD, and is a volunteer with The Flight Training Alliance, an org…
ACP458 Starting a Part 135 with Elliot Mintzer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:02
Today we have a special guest Elliot Mintzer, a former operator of two multimillion dollar PC-12 focused part 135 operations. We are excited to discuss what it takes to start and operate a successful Part 135 operation.…