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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Captain Kayleigh Bordner to discuss cargo flying careers.

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Talking Points:

How Kayleigh got her start in aviation.
What it is like to fly as a cargo pilot.
Her journey to the flight deck.
Overcoming adversity.
How collegiate aviation prepared Kayleigh for her flying career.
Air Race Classic.
Flying the Stearman and how it made Kayleigh reflect on the past women in aviation.
Current attitudes towards women in aviation from her perspective.
The benefits of internships.
Flying the 767 simulator.
Flying the EMB120.
Beach 99 captain.
What are some of the common misconceptions about cargo flying especially for new pilots?
The best aspects of being a cargo pilot.
The challenges of being a cargo pilot.
Impact of Covid-19.
The importance of networking for career development.
What is next in her career.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

This podcast is sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com the app-based aviation radio simulator. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for a free scholarships guide sponsored by PlaneEnglishSim.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tIBrUITZU

https://www.facebook.com/Ameriflight/photos/first-officer-kayleigh-bordner-taking-advantage-of-the-warm-and-sunny-weather-in/1984647878243134/

https://w3.ameriflight.com/ameriflights-first-officer-kayleigh-bordner-nominated-award/

https://w3.ameriflight.com/landing-in-aviation/

https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbordner/

https://w3.ameriflight.com/cargo-flying-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

https://www.airraceclassic.org/

https://w3.ameriflight.com/ups-flightpath/

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Flight Sim Expo Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have questions, comments, inspirational stories, or announcements please contact us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Since the new rule requiring an ATP before you can work as an airline pilot, pilots have been trying to find ways to build hours. Some pilots take flying jobs that have no translation to the world of IFR and airline flying.

To regain those critical Instrument flying skills I highly recommend your practicing instrument approaches along with flying in the instrument environment. One recommendation I have is to practice in a simulator to hone your skills before your airline interview and your airline training.

To discuss simulators and the benefits many enthusiasts receive from the use of simulators is Evan Reiter, Co-Founder, Flight Sim Expo. Evan is with the successful Flight Sim Expo for the sim enthusiast and pilot. I think you will find simulators have come a long way and are key to advancing the professional pilot’s career.

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In This Episode We Discuss (Flight Sim Expo):

Evan’s interest in flying and his career choice.
Career connections in flight sim.
EMB175 for a regional.
Why we are having issues in airline training with basic instrument skills.
How simulators can benefit both the hobbyist and the professional pilot.
What is Flight Sim Expo.
When is the event?
How much does it cost to register?
Who should you attend the event?
What are some of the advances in simulator technology over the past 10 years that have made it more affordable and accurate.
Air Traffic control integration to the simulator.
Using your simulator to keep current