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Aviation Careers Podcast

Aviation Careers Podcast

Carl Valeri 456 episodes Nov 9, 2026

A podcast focused on helping listeners achieve their aviation career goals. It covers topics related to becoming a pilot, advancing in the aviation industry, and navigating career paths in aviation.

Episodes

ACP476 Why You Should Fly For Avelo Airlines with Scott Hall
ACP476 Why You Should Fly For Avelo Airlines with Scott Hall Nov 9, 2026 31:15 In this episode, we sit down with Scott Hall, Avelo Airlines’ Head of Flight Operations, to discuss one of the most interesting growth stories in the U.S. airline industry. Avelo is a low-fare airline focused on saving customers time and money by serving convenient, smaller airports while emphasizing safety, reliability, simplicity, and a “One Crew” … Continue reading ACP476 Why You Should Fly For
ACP475 DEI, Scrutiny, and A Young Aviator
ACP475 DEI, Scrutiny, and A Young Aviator Nov 6, 2026 15:43 I was asked to comment on the news and social media reaction to the recent aircraft accident involving a young aviator. The following is an excerpt from the discussion on this issue from our latest Group Coaching and Mentorship session. To find our more about becoming a member of the group visit: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ The post ACP475 DEI, Scrutiny, and A Young Aviator
ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them
ACP474 Common Mistakes on the FAA Medical and How to Correct Them Nov 2, 2026 41:59 Could one simple mistake on your FAA medical application delay your flying career—or even put your pilot certificates at risk? Every year, pilots make avoidable mistakes when completing their FAA medical applications. Some forget to disclose a doctor’s visit. Others misunderstand questions about medications, mental health, or medical conditions from years ago. And what happens … Continue reading A
ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic
ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic Oct 19, 2026 37:38 Samuel Hernandez is an FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic and Inspection Authorization holder, and a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked C-130s. He grew up watching military aircraft over Colorado Springs, chose the wrench in the Air Force, and now works civil general aviation — annuals, 100-hours, and the day-to-day reality of keeping small-fleet and … Continue reading ACP473 From Military to Gener
ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer
ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer Oct 12, 2026 26:08 Private aviation is a business built around multimillion-dollar aircraft—but what if the most valuable asset in your aviation career isn’t an airplane, a company, or even a contract? It’s your reputation. You can buy an aircraft. You can acquire a company. You can inherit a customer list. But you can’t buy years of trust and … Continue reading ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer →
ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor
ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor Oct 5, 2026 1:10:57 What is it really like to spend your working day in a full-motion flight simulator preparing airline pilots for some of the most demanding situations they may ever encounter? For many professional pilots, becoming a simulator instructor can open an entirely different chapter of an aviation career. Instead of transporting passengers from one city to … Continue reading ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like T
ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI
ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI Sep 28, 2026 43:17 ======================================== One on One Coaching: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help you define your goals and create a plan to land your dream job. Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ Receive one month access to the mentorship community free using the coupon code “CoachItForward” ====================================== If you want t
ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation
ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation Sep 21, 2026 58:09 Aviation has its own language—and for a new student pilot, mechanic, or aviation professional, that language can sometimes feel overwhelming. Today we talk with Daniel Bezden, private pilot and founder of Keynomen Aviation, a platform designed to help aviation students develop a deeper understanding of the words, terms, and abbreviations they encounter throughout their training. … Continue reading
ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change
ACP468 A Midlife Reinvention: Anita Ammon’s Inspiring Career Change Sep 14, 2026 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 Car
ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer
ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer Sep 7, 2026 59:01 Jessica Chrismer has traveled to all 50 states and at least 30 countries during a career that has included more than a decade as a corporate flight attendant. But somewhere along the journey, aviation led her toward another career she never expected—becoming an award-winning children’s author. Today we’re going to talk about two careers you … Continue reading ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant
ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter
ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter Aug 31, 2026 29:42 Today we have a special guest Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale. Kevin encourages pilots and non-pilots alike to persevere through setbacks, appreciate the mentors who shape our lives, and never lose their sense of humor along the way. Affiliate Link to book: https://amzn.to/4zjCd2W Coaching and Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will h
ACP465 Pilot: The Ultimate Remote Career
ACP465 Pilot: The Ultimate Remote Career Aug 24, 2026 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, sitting in a coffee shop, or answering emails from a beach. But there is another kind of remote career. A career where your office might be 35,000 feet above the ground. A … Conti

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