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Michael McCoy - Flightpod.TV

FlightPod TV is an online network of aviation content in both audio and video formats. Offering a fresh perspective on aviation, FlightPod focuses not only on news and technical subjects, but also on our lifestyle as pilots.
 
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  • Runway overrun in Jamaica
  • US Dept. of Justice concerned over OneWorld Antitrust
  • Airlines bullish for 2010
  • An Airline Caterer is Cited by the FDA
  • Hawaiian Pilots welcome a new TA
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FlightPod TV - Hiring Scams Print E-mail

 
FlightPod TV's host Michael McCoy uncovers a complex pilot hiring scam aimed at pilots considering ex-pat work abroad.  Learn about basic online security and 5 ways to prevent being a victim of online fraud.
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Tools for Getting Hired - FlightPod TV Print E-mail


With so many pilots looking for work, it’s become a buyers market for employers. So how do you get hired in today’s market? FlightPod TV's host Michael McCoy offers some techniques to find jobs, better network and stand out in the crowd.

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FlightPod TV, 001 – United & Air Lingus Print E-mail
  • United Airlines plans to outsource pilot jobs to a new global partner.
  • Obama administration plans to cancel the FFDO program - or does he?
  • USAir pilot loses de-icing lawsuit.

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Surviving an FAA investigation - FlightPod TV Print E-mail

 
Each year the FAA violates hundreds of pilots. To survive an investigation you need legal back up, and an Attorney who specializes on the complex area of Aviation Law. In this episode I sit down with Tom Dunlap, a Senior Partner and AOPA Panel Attorney at Dunlap Grubb and Weaver, PLLC to get an insight into the ins and outs of an FAA investigation. Learn some of the common legal traps that pilots fall into and how to avoid them. Learn what to do when you get a letter from the FAA. Find out when and how the FAA can ground you. These are only a few of the great topics of discussion in this episode.

Read show notes and learn more about Flightpod TV at www.flightpod.tv

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About Flightpod.TV

Michael McCoy has been flying professionally for over 10 years. He served as Senior Flight Instructor for FlightSafety International at the SwissAir Aviation Academy. In addition to teaching crews for SwissAir, Michael served as an Aerobatics and Upset Recovery Instructor in the Zlin 242 aircraft.

He has logged over 5000 hours in several jet aircraft including the Canadair Regional Jet, Lear 60, Hawker 850XP and the Lear 40/45, operating in both the US and Europe. Michael has flown in the Airlines, Corporate Flight Departments as well as Executive Charter and has also been a contributor to aviation related stories for both NBC and CBS.