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Managing A Small Airport can be a big challenge, but our guest today is here to shed some light on how it works. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today I have special guest Warren Cramer, manager of Wurtsboro Airport in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Warren is an experienced glider instructor and has been involved in aviation for decades. Before we begin a few announcements.
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In This Episode We Discuss (Managing A Small Airport):
- Managing a small airport.
- The benefits and challenges of managing a small airport.
- Career opportunities.
- How Warren became manager of Wurtsboro Airport.
- Pay and benefit differences between small and large airports.
- Glider instructing as a career.
- Why becoming a glider pilot can enhance your career even if you are looking towards the airlines.
- Things to consider if you are looking towards a career as an airline pilot.
- Things to consider if you want to be a full time glider instructor.
- Scholarships.
Links Mentioned in This Podcast:
Wurtsboro Airport:
http://wurtsboroairport.com
Soaring Society of America:
https://www.ssa.org/
Scholarships (The SSA > About the SSA > Youth & Scholarships)
“Where to Fly”
The National Soaring Museum:
https://www.soaringmuseum.org/
In Elmira, NY (Birthplace of US Gliding) – the only Glider-specific museum in the United States
Bruno Vassel on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bviv
Very exciting and informative videos
Wings & Wheels:
https://wingsandwheels.com/
Their classifieds are the best place to fantasize about buying a used glider!
Cumulus Soaring:
https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/
Giant online soaring store – books, videos, avionics, gear, etc.
New York Aviation Management Association:
https://www.nyama.aero/
Air Cadet League of Canada:
http://aircadetleague.com/
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