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Aviation Careers Podcast

Carl Valeri

A Podcast about Achieving Your Aviation Career Goals

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20 of 472 episodes

ACP473 From Military to General Aviation Mechanic

Samuel Hernandez is an FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic and Inspection Authorization holder, and a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked C...

37:38Oct 19, 2026

ACP472 Creating A Personal Brand With Elliot Mintzer

Private aviation is a business built around multimillion-dollar aircraft—but what if the most valuable asset in your aviation career isn’t a...

26:08Oct 12, 2026

ACP471 What It’s REALLY Like To Be an Airline Simulator Instructor

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 s...

1:10:57Oct 5, 2026

ACP470 1,500 Hours Without Becoming a CFI

======================================== One on One Coaching: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help you define your...

43:17Sep 28, 2026

ACP469 Master the Language of Aviation

Aviation has its own language—and for a new student pilot, mechanic, or aviation professional, that language can sometimes feel overwhelming...

58:09Sep 21, 2026

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

“Am I too old to change careers and become a professional pilot?” Sometimes that question comes from someone in their 30s. Sometimes in thei...

51:27Sep 14, 2026

ACP467 From Corporate Flight Attendant to Children’s Author — Jessica Chrismer

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...

59:01Sep 7, 2026

ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter

Today we have a special guest Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale. Kevin encourages pilots and non-pilots ali...

29:42Aug 31, 2026

ACP465 Pilot: The Ultimate Remote Career

Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ ========================================= When most people hear...

17:24Aug 24, 2026

ACP464 A Pilot’s Second Act After The Pension Disappeared

Bankruptcy. Merger. A frozen pension. Furlough. These are words every airline pilot hopes they will never hear. Today’s guest has experience...

29:45Aug 17, 2026

ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer

Today we have a returning guest Elliot Mintzer to discuss Building the Right Hours. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Talking Points: 1. Ev...

18:55Aug 10, 2026

ACP462 Changing Careers in Your 50s: Doug Wolfe’s Journey to Corporate Aviation

Is it too late to become a professional pilot in your 50s? Today’s guest, Doug Wolfe, proves that age does not have to prevent you from purs...

26:33Aug 3, 2026

ACP461 Young Aviation Entrepreneur Ethan Lin

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 rep...

34:20Jul 27, 2026

ACP460 A Trip To The Emergency Room Grounded Me : Lessons Learned One Year Later

One year ago I sat in my car outside the urgent care knowing I should go due to my medical condition but also knew that my career as a pilot...

22:50Jul 13, 2026

ACP459 Using Your 529 For Flight Training with Paul Wynns

Today, we have a special guest, Paul Wynns, to discuss using your 529 for flight training. Paul is the co-founder of FlexAir Flight, recentl...

32:35Jul 6, 2026

ACP458 Starting a Part 135 with Elliot Mintzer

Today we have a special guest Elliot Mintzer, a former operator of two multimillion dollar PC-12 focused part 135 operations. We are excited...

26:02Jun 29, 2026

ACP457 “Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes” Author Irwin Wenzel

Today we have a special guest Irwin Wenzel Author of Nice Jewish Boys Don’t Fly Airplanes : A sharp, funny, and heartfelt memoir about...

34:44Jun 22, 2026

ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?

The most common question I get after publishing my last episode about surviving a furlough is “What does Spirit shutting down mean for new p...

13:51Jun 15, 2026

ACP455 Getting Started with FAA Medical Certification

Today we have a special guest Chris Pezalla to discuss getting started with FAA Medical Certification. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com Tal...

28:21Jun 8, 2026

ACP454 How To Survive A Furlough

If you have been furloughed, are facing a furlough, or want to know what a furlough is, this podcast is for you. I know what it is like to b...

14:45May 20, 2026