ACP439 Paying For Flight Training
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways you can pay for your flight training, but what is best for you? In today’s epi...
ACP438 The Elusive Airline Interview: Pilot Persistence Pays
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it really takes to land that dream airline pilot job? It’s far more than just fly...
ACP437 Debunking the Myth: It’s NOT Too Late For An Aviation Career Past 30
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was sold on the myth that you could not have an aviation career in your 30’s,boy where are they ...
ACP436 The Wealthy Pilot
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During our coaching sessions we discuss a financial plan towards reaching your goal as a pilot. But ...
ACP435 Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media and our friends can be full of negativity and bad advice so how do we navigate our way ...
ACP434 Is A Jet Charter Broker Career Right For You?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamed of a high-flying career that doesn’t involve piloting a plane? Imagine a world of pri...
ACP433 MRO Career Opportunities And Why Choosing The Right Culture Is Important.
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a looming shortage of qualified mechanics, how will MROs and potential employees navigate the f...
ACP432 Should I Send My Child To A Top Aviation University If They Want To Become a Pilot?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Carl, We truly enjoy your excellent podcasts and have learned a great deal about the aviation ind...
ACP431 Why Professional Pilot Is A Great Career with CEO of Thrust Flight Academy Patrick Arnzen
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With pilot demand still surging and college alternatives gaining traction, professional flight train...
ACP430 Low-Cost Airline Flight Attendant: A Day In The Life
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jill Fergusen joins us to discuss a day in the life of a low-cost flight attendant, showcasing...
ACP429 Pilot Shortage or Hiring Spree: Here’s the Truth.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are pilots truly facing a shortage, or is the aviation industry actually on a hiring spree in 2025? ...
ACP428 What To Do If You Are Pulled Over For A DUI?
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a career pilot, we try to protect our job through prudent planning, budgeting, and training. I of...
ACP427 Did I Make the Right Choice going to a regional after furlough from a major?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I went direct to a LCC after instructing, had two years of little flying and then furlough… after ...
ACP426 Should I Pay For The ATP CTP course at 700 hours?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Question from our Group Coaching Mentorship. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/mentorship/ Get ...
ACP425 Deferred Medical: What Next?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your dream of becoming a pilot has been put on hold due to a deferred medical. This video explores t...
ACP424 Pilot Jobs 2025 Mid-Year Review
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During our last group coaching mentorship I gave a mid-year hiring update and in today’s episode I...
ACP423 Is Airline Captain Pay Worth the Stress?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of becoming an airline captain either as a career or if you are you considering upg...
ACP422 The Future Of Luxury Personal Travel with Eric Zipkin Co-Founder Of Tradewind Aviation
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Aviation Careers Podcast. Today we have a special guest Eric Zipkin to discuss trends...
ACP421 Avoiding A Three Million Dollar Mistake In Your Pilot Career
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years ago, I discussed avoiding making a two-million-dollar mistake in your career. Today, we ne...
ACP420 10 Reasons You Should NOT Become An Air Traffic Controller
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, we discussed the 10 reasons you should become an air traffic controller. Joinin...
ACP419 10 Reasons You Should Become An Air Traffic Controller
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a shortage of air traffic controllers, there has been a renewed interest in the career. I have ...
ACP418 Surviving The Next Recession
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An aviation career spans a lifetime, and you will experience a recession at some point. With all the...
ACP417 What Flight School Is Best For You?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking of becoming a pilot, choosing the right flight school is important. In today’s...
ACP416 Don’t Let Social Media Negativity Steal Your Dreams
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t let people on social media steal your dreams! Research shows that negative comments outnumbe...
ACP415 Guide To Successful Airline Pilot Training in 2025.
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring is on the uptick and many of you are headed for training at your first airline, here are the ...
ACP414 Addressing Mechanic Turnover Rates with Suresh Narayanan- CEO of JETS MRO
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The aviation industry has grown and is on a continued trajectory leading to a shortage of mechanics ...
ACP413 Become An Aviation Mechanic For Less Than 60k.
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aircraft fleets are growing and the number of hours flown keeps increasing. To fly these airplanes w...
ACP412 Ten Reasons You Should NOT Become An Airline Pilot: 2025 Edition.
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will discuss the 10 reasons you should NOT become an airline pilot. In our last ...
ACP411 10 Reasons You Should Become An Airline Pilot: 2025 Edition
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode, we answered whether you should become a pilot in 2025. In today’s episode, I ...
ACP410 Should I Become A Pilot In 2025?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you become a pilot in 2025? If you are considering becoming a pilot to pursue a career or wor...
ACP409 $1,000 Per Flight Hour As An Airline Pilot?
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can airline pilots make $1,000 per hour? Yes, but we need to understand the context of the question....
ACP408 Understanding Pilot Pay
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pilot pay especially at the airlines is foreign to most workers and can be best summed in a question...
ACP407 Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will AI Replace Pilot Jobs? That is a question I get often and is one I have a keen interest in beca...
ACP406 FlyGirl Detailing : How A Passion For Aviation Turned Into A Lucrative Business
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am speaking with someone who took a unique approach to financing her flight training and tur...
ACP405 FAA Investigation – What Do I Do?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You get a letter that you are involved in an FAA investigation. What should you do? Ignore or comply...
ACP404 Why Not Getting This Rating Stops Most Pilots From Progressing In Their Careers – October 2024 Questions And Answers
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor: The sponsor of this ...
ACP403 AirlineGeeks.com Career Resources with Ryan Ewing
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of my coaching clients asked me how I could successfully predict the future hiring landscape. On...
ACP402 Keep Flying And Don’t Give Up!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These are my insider tips for landing your dream job from my 23 years of experience counseling pilot...
ACP401 September 2024 Your Questions Answered
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career. Sponsor: The sponsor of thi...
ACP400 Non-Compete Clauses And Your Career
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you are bound by Non-Compete clauses in your employment contracts. There is a new proposed r...
ACP399 How To Market Yourself And Gain More Students
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-co...
ACP398 Stay Safe While Building Flight Time With Max Trescott
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building tim...
ACP397 How To Have An Amazing Quality Of Life As An Airline Pilot
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how yo...
ACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring In 2024?
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepe...
ACP395 Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our scholarship guide has enabled thousands to realize their aviation career goals. Some of you may ...
ACP394 The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Good, The Bad, And The Illegal: What To Do And What To Avoid When Building Flight Time Joining m...
ACP393 What You Need To Know About Logging Flight Time Before You Take A Part 135 Job
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we answer a question from a listener concerning logging time as a pilot when o...
ACP392 Should I Get MY CFII and MEI during this hiring slowdown?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we answer a question from the online forums. The listener asks if they should ...
ACP391 How To Make A Million A Year As An Airline Pilot
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is for those airline pilots who want to maximize their earnings and those curious about...
ACP390 Become A Pilot Cheaper and Faster with Pro Pilot Playbook
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking to accelerate your career and training there are two pilots Sean and Mike from t...
ACP389 How To Become An Aviation Mechanic
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are interested in a career as an aircraft mechanic I have someone who has seen it all from ba...
ACP388 STEM Flights Inspiring Next Generation of Aviation through with Carley Walker
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiring the next generation of pilots is an important mission and an organization that STEM Flight...
ACP387 Bush Pilot to Airline Pilot : Author Dave Rohee
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have with me someone who is inspiring future and current aviation professionals to pursue th...
ACP386 Aircraft Mechanic Jobs in 2024 with James Spearman
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking a job as an aircraft mechanic would fulfill your life goal and provide you and your...
ACP385 DOD SkillBridge : Connecting service members to career job training opportunities with Dave Schantz
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you transitioning from active duty to a civilian career but don’t know where to turn? Well, th...
ACP384 Career 2.0 From Director/Producer to Airline Pilot at 48 With Scott Papera
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking of changing careers in your late 40’s but are not sure you have time, I have s...
ACP383 Airport Operations Specialist Tim Nickel discusses Student Internships, Networking, and Scholarships
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Networking is...
ACP382 Air Traffic Controller and Life Coach Dawn Whyte
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what being an air traffic controller is like? Today I have Dawn Whyte, an air...
ACP381 Pilot Shortage 2024 Edition
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is that time of year again to discuss the pilot shortage. This episode was inspired by a recent q...
ACP380 Should I build Turbine PIC SEL vs Turbine SIC MEL?
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast. Today I answe...
ACP379 Leapfrog To The Legacies
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the concept of leapfrogging and how can it help you accelerate your career path to the legac...
ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As airlines announce they will reduce the number of pilots they hire in 2024 how can you make yourse...
ACP377 10 Items To Buy With Your Amazon Gift Card That Will Help Your Career
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take one step today to enhance your career goal with the gift card you received this holiday! Welcom...
ACP376 Chris Dunn The Flying Weatherman: Career Update
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a former guest, weatherman turned passionate aviation professional Chris Dunn, with...
ACP375 Your Journey Is Unique.
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I answe...
ACP374 Facts About Addiction And Your Medical: HIMS Program Explained
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an aviation attorney to discuss what the HIMS program is and how participation can aff...
ACP373 Considering A Career Change And Don’t Know The End Goal?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Considering a career change into aviation and not sure what you your goal looks like? In this episod...
ACP372 Will going to a small college and getting a Restricted ATP reduce my chances of getting hired?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to ask a question visit: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/ Or feedback@avia...
ACP371 Don’t Let Past Medical Issues Prevent You From Pursuing Your Dream!
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you can’t become a pilot due to a past medical issue? You might be surprised at what ...
ACP370 Airline Career Pilot Programs Explained
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer a question concerning airline career programs. They come with many names includin...
ACP369 Commuting Pros and Cons
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to be a crew member commuting to work? Whether you are a pilot, flight attendant, me...
ACP368 How Social Media Can Ruin Your Career
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After decades of counseling pilots, I have seen many people ruin a great career through their action...
ACP367 Career Change Dollars and Sense
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many listeners ask if they can afford to change careers and become pilots. To answer this question I...
ACP366 Your Medical Has Been Deferred Now What?
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has your medical been deferred or do you fear having a deferral? Well, fret no more. Today I have wi...
ACP365 Pass Your Checkride with Examiner Seth Lake
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are preparing for a check ride at the airline or you are preparing for your private pilot che...
ACP364 Hired At Sun N Fun 2023
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we speak with Nate Mitich an inspirational aviator who has a special announcem...
ACP363 Getting started at 39 – The Rumors and the Spouse
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we discuss the truth about Airline schedules and pilot earnings. This comes fr...
ACP362 Pilot Shortage Explained: 2023 Edition
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 20 years, I have been asked to explain THE Pilot Shortage as if it was a thing. The tru...
ACP361 Are You An Aviation Entrepreneur?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is an airline career not for you? Want the freedom a business gives you? You should consider becomin...
ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACP360 What Is The Best Path From Zero To Hero For A 34-Year-Old? In today’s episode, we answer th...
ACP359 Would my time be better spent simply buying a plane and flying?
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer the question: “Would my time be better spent simply buying a plane and flying?” S...
ACP358 Music as A Side Hustle To My Flying Job and other questions answered.
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer the question: “ Can you have a side hustle as a musician and be a pilot?” answer...
ACP357 Challenges Of Paying For Your Flight Training with Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a special guest Dustin Davis of Tailwind Waymakers. Their mission is to help those who...
ACP356 What Degree Do I Need To Become a Pilot
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Click Here To Watch This Episode On YouTube But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the sh...
ACP355 True Tales From The Golden Age Of Flying: A Flight Attendant’s Perspective
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answ...
ACP354 Bidding For Success
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we focu...
ACP353 Degree Vs Flight Time: What Is More Important?
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ACP353 Degree Vs Flight Time: What Is More Important? Welcome to the inspirational, informational, a...
ACP352 Life of a 767 Cargo Pilot with Josh Meznarich
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we disc...
ACP351 What If I Reach The Wrong Goal In My Career?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAKempdiyWQ But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the...
ACP350 Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth the effort?
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we answer the question: Is starting a professional career in flying at 55 worth...
ACP349 Turbulence Ahead: What the Great Resignation means for the Aviation Industry
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me today is Arpad Szakal, author of the article Turbulence Ahead: What the ’Great Resignat...
ACP348 Flying As A Flight Inspection Pilot with Russ Roslewski
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me today is Russ Roslewski, Co-Host of Stuck Mic AvCast. He has taken the next step in his a...
ACP347 From Housekeeper to Jet Pilot: A Story of Persistence
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me today is Mary (Julieta) Triana Vasquez better known as https://www.instagram.com/capijuli...
ACP346 Flight Operations and Ferry Flying
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me to...
ACP345 Yes, You Can Become A Pilot at 45 or Older!
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer the question: how do I start a career at 45 years old? Thank you to our listener who...
ACP344 Why You Should Join Women In Aviation with Brianna Dittman
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. In today’s ...
ACP343 Time Or Money. What Is More Important For My Pilot Career?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. In today’s ...
ACP342 What Degree Do I Need To Become An Airline Pilot?
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we discuss the type of degree You need to become an airline pilot. If you have...
ACP341 Is Corporate or Part 121 Airlines Better For A Career Change at 50?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we discuss if it is better to go the 121 our corporate aviation route as a pil...
ACP340 Aviation Gives Back with Matt Duginski
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Joining me to...