How it works...​
1) Free Discovery Call
2) Session with Expert
3) Customized Map
You have a goal, and we have the experts to help you achieve it! Whatever your dream in aviation, we have the diverse experts to guide you. Begin with a free discovery call, and we’ll match you with an advisor who knows exactly how to help you.
We built this program after watching colleagues waste years and thousands of dollars chasing the wrong paths. Our goal is simple: provide you with a tailored career plan that saves time, avoids costly mistakes, and gets you to your dream job faster.
Pilot Career Maps
For aspiring airline, corporate, cargo, or military pilots, your map outlines:
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Certificate sequence (Private → Instrument → Commercial → CFI → ATP)
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Hour-building strategy
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Regional vs. direct legacy pathways
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Military to airline transition strategy
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Resume & interview preparation timing
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Quality-of-life considerations
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Seniority strategy
Our pilot maps are built using real-world industry insight and current hiring realities outlined in our internal planning and advisory framework .
Example outcomes:
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Direct legacy airline targeting
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Corporate aviation route
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Military pathway planning
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Long-term instructor or check airman track
We don’t just tell you the steps — we help you sequence them intelligently.
Air Traffic Control Career Maps
For aspiring FAA controllers, your Career Map includes:
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AT-CTI school guidance (if applicable)
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ATSA exam preparation timing
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FAA Academy strategy
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Certified Professional Controller (CPC) progression
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Transfer and advancement pathways
Your roadmap aligns with the structured development path outlined in ACE’s ATC planning template .
ATC is competitive. A clear plan improves preparedness and confidence.
Aviation Management Career Maps
For students pursuing airport leadership, FBO management, or aviation operations roles, your Career Map outlines:
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Degree selection strategy
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Internship sequencing
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Entry-level airport operations roles
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AAAE certifications and credential timing
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Long-term leadership positioning
This structured pathway reflects ACE’s Aviation Management Career Map framework .
Leadership in aviation doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by preparation.
What is an ACE Career Map?
An ACE Career Map is a professionally and personally developed, step-by-step aviation career blueprint created by experienced industry mentors.
It includes:
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Your current position assessment
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Clear short-term, mid-term, and long-term milestones
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Required certifications, ratings, or education
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Hiring competitiveness strategy
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Timeline expectations
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Industry realities (lifestyle, pay, market trends)
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Professional development guidance
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Actionable next steps
Think of it as your personal aviation navigation chart, removing guesswork and helping you avoid costly detours.
Who Are Career Maps For?
ACE Career Maps are designed for:
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Aspiring airline pilots
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Military pilots transitioning to civilian aviation
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Corporate and charter pilot candidates
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Air traffic control candidates
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Aviation management and airport leadership students
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Aircraft Mechanics
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Career changers entering aviation
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High school and college students exploring aviation pathways
Whether you are 16 or 46, just starting or pivoting mid-career, we build your plan around your exact situation and hurdles.
Meet Mark
Mark
Founder | DPE | ATP | MEII | sUAS
Mark has spent over 20 years flying in airline, military, and general aviation. Today, he serves as a pilot at a legacy airline, flight school co-founder, flight school and charter operation safety manager and partner, and experienced evaluator and instructor. What he enjoys most is mentoring—helping others navigate challenges and reach their aviation dreams with clarity and confidence.
Meet Greg
Greg
Pilot Advisor | ATP
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Greg has been a pilot for over 23 years with global experience with highly challenging military and civilian aviation experiences. He has numerous type ratings and vast array of aviation experience. His greatest pride is helping people land their dream aviation career.
Meet Doc Owen
John has been an Aviation Medical Examiner for 37 years and is a board-certified emergency physician. A former military leader and lifelong aviator, he also serves on the EAA Aeromedical Council and FAA Federal Air Surgeon advisory board. He values helping pilots overcome medical challenges and building lasting relationships in aviation.
Ways we can help you on your journey...
Airline Pilot Package
$800 total
(Coming Soon)
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Take the guesswork out of your airline career path with our all-in-one package. Over the course of five focused sessions, you’ll work with an experienced airline pilot advisor on every critical step:
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Planning Meeting (1 hr): Map out your career strategy and set clear goals.
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Interview Prep (2 hrs): Build confidence with tailored guidance for both HR and technical questions.
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Résumé Review (1 hr): Refine your aviation résumé so it stands out to recruiters.
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Wrap-Up & Top-Off (1 hr): Finalize your preparation and leave with a clear action plan.
This package is designed to give aspiring airline pilots a structured, end-to-end roadmap. With practical insights, proven strategies, and personalized feedback, you’ll be equipped to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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1 on 1 with Expert Session
$200/hr
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Schedule a one-on-one session with an experienced aviation advisor and gain personalized guidance for your aviation journey.
In this focused 60-minute call, you’ll talk with someone who has already navigated the industry—whether through airlines, air traffic control, management, military flying, corporate aviation, flight instruction. Together, you’ll discuss training paths, career decisions, interview preparation, and the real lifestyle considerations that come with aviation careers. Instead of generic advice, you’ll receive insight tailored to your goals and current stage of training. Our advisors share lessons learned from years in the cockpit and across the industry, helping you avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clearer plan and practical next steps to move confidently toward your aviation goals.
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FAA Application Medical Review
$100
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Before submitting your FAA MedXPress application, Aviation Career Experts offers a Medical Application Review conducted by Dr. Owen, an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
He will review your MedXPress application and any relevant medical history to identify potential concerns before you schedule your FAA medical exam and provide a simple stoplight assessment to help you better understand your readiness for the certification process.
This review is informational only and does not replace an FAA medical exam or guarantee certification. This review is for your benefit and will not result in a deferral or denial. It is an opportunity to help identify potential issues before officially doing an FAA medical exam.
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Meet Dr. Scott
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Dr. Scott is widely regarded as one of the leading experts in complex aviation medical certification cases. The team at ACE, including Dr. Owen, brings deep experience in aviation medicine and career guidance—but when a case becomes particularly challenging, Dr. Scott’s expertise and dedication stand out. His extensive background and determination have helped countless pilots obtain or retain their FAA medical certification and return to the flight deck. ACE has partnered with Dr. Scott to ensure our clients have access to the highest level of medical advocacy and guidance.
His website is listed below his biography.
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Dr. Scott served as a flight surgeon in the Air Force for 22 years, including an assignment as the Chief of Physical Standards for the USAF. He also served for 2 years as the commander of the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, where all Air Force flight surgeons and other aviation medical personnel are trained.
Dr. Scott worked for the FAA for 15 years, including several years as the Manager for the medical certification division for the entire FAA. He reviewed approximately 40,000 medical deferral cases in his time with the FAA, helped rewrite the FAA policy to get pilots with controlled cancer diagnoses back in the air, and trained a large percentage of the existing medical certification officers working for the FAA.
Second Chance Aviation Medicals
https://www.2ndchanceam.com/
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WHAT MAKES ACE DIFFERENT?
Built by Industry Professionals
Our advisors are experienced airline pilots, military aviators, managers, and aviation leaders — not generic career coaches .
Personalized — Not Templates
While we use proven frameworks, every Career Map is customized to your:
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Experience level
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Financial considerations
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Medical considerations
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Family priorities
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Geographic goals
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Risk tolerance
Strategy Over Guesswork
Many aviation professionals lose years taking inefficient routes. Your Career Map reduces:
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Training missteps
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Unnecessary detours
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Poor hiring timing
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Incomplete applications
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Missed networking opportunities
Clear Milestones
Each phase is broken into:
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0–2 Year Goals
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2–5 Year Goals
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5+ Year Strategy
Just like a flight plan, you always know your next waypoint.
What You Walk Away With
After your ACE Career Map session, you will have:
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A written, structured career roadmap
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A defined 90-day action plan
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Clarity on certifications and requirements
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Awareness of industry realities
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Confidence in your direction
You won’t just “hope it works.” You’ll know the plan.
Important Note
ACE provides professional mentorship and industry insight. We do not guarantee hiring outcomes, medical certification approval, or employment placement.
Our role is to guide, clarify, and position you for success — in alignment with our professional standards.
Ready to Map Your Aviation Future?
Every successful aviation career begins with a plan.
Your next step:
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Schedule an ACE Discovery Session
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Clarify your long-term goal
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Receive your personalized Career Map
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Begin executing your flight plan
Your aviation future — clearly mapped.
Let’s build it!
