Category Archives: Women In Aviation

Airline Pilot, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP347 From Housekeeper to Jet Pilot: A Story of Persistence

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Joining me today is Mary (Julieta) Triana Vasquez better known as https://www.instagram.com/capijulieta/ on Instagram. I have been following Mary’s career for many years and she is one of the best examples of how persistence in your aviation career can pay dividends. As an immigrant from South America, she came to the United States, learned the language, built her flight hours, and made it to the airlines all while supporting herself through numerous jobs. I am very proud of Mary and her accomplishments. Today we discuss how you can learn from her persistence and how never to give up even when faced with seemingly impossible challenges.

But before we begin, if you want to be a guest on the show please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course. If you have questions please email us at: feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

Talking Points:

Her Journey to the flight deck was with many challenges.

How her passion for aviation grew.

Job efficiency is important.

Family promoted her being resourceful. 

Looked toward others for help.

The challenges of being a Spanish-speaking female immigrant learning to fly.

How she started.

The importance of working hard.

Why you should embrace failure as part of the process towards success.

How to overcome the challenges of being in a new country and learning a new language.

Support network.

Social networking challenges and rewards.

PIck positive people to be part of your life.

You must knock at the door to enter.

What is next for Mary in her career journey.

Links: 

https://www.instagram.com/capijulieta/ 

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp214-advice-from-a-latina-airline-pilot/ 

 

Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP344 Why You Should Join Women In Aviation with Brianna Dittman

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast.
In today’s episode I interview Flight Operations Administrator Brianna Dittman to discuss why you should join Women In Aviation and how to start your own chapter.

If you have a question leave on in the comments below or write us directly at:
feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com

Before we begin I want to say thank you to all of our listeners who have supported us through Patreon and the pay it forward program. If you are interested in helping someone achieve their aviation goal please consider our pay it forward program from our sister podcast.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free

Talking Points:

Briannas career path.
What is Women in Aviation International?
https://www.wai.org/about-wai
https://www.wai.org/members/members-benefitsis a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests.
Mentors https://www.wai.org/members/mentors
Career Fairs
Scholarships
Networking.
Open To all to join.
Girls In Aviation Day
WAI Conference Where to find more information.
https://www.wai.org
https://flyzolo.com Youngest Woman Solo Around The World.
Can’t Find a Chapter?
Forming a Women In Aviation Chapter.
What you should consider first.
Challenges of forming a chapter.
How to find members?
How to create a sustainable chapter.
https://www.wai.org/chapters/chapter_start

Links:

https://www.wai.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-aviation-international/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannadittman/
president@waijax.com
https://www.instagram.com/waijax_fl/

Sponsor:

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode http://PlaneEnglishSim.com . Many of you listen to this podcast to help understand aviation terms and their proper pronunciation in English. Well there is an app for that. PlaneEnglishSim is the App-based aviation radio simulator and an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR.

Use the coupon code “PlaneEnglishSim” for free one-year access to the online Aerospace Scholarships guide. Links to the aerospace scholarships guide and the coupon code are in the show notes. There are a limited number of coupons so visit AviationCareerPodcast.com and use the code PlaneEnglishSim today. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

 

 

Careers, Helicopter Pilot, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP326 Brandi Rector Helicopter Pilot and Owner of Skyhunter Outfitters

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Helicopter Pilot

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast.  Today I am speaking with helicopter pilot Brandi Rector owner of Skyhunter Outfitters who has taken her passion for flying helicopters into an industry many of us may never have realized existed. 

Before we begin a quick shout out to our sponsor.

Sponsor:

https://planeenglishsim.com  

App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR. 

PlaneEnglishSim.com is giving away 10 scholarship guides so act fast. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for free one-year access to the Aerospace Scholarships guide. The scholarship guide has over 120 million in scholarships and is updated monthly. 

Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/  to find out more.

Talking Points:

  • Brandi’s path to the flight deck.
  • Why she loves helicopter flying.
  • How she discovered her unique career in aviation.
  • What is Sky Hunter Outfitters?
  • Advice for those seeking a career in helicopters.
  • Advice for women who are looking at pursuing a career as a helicopter pilot.
    • Challenges and rewards that might be unique for females entering this career.
  • What she likes most about her job.
  • What are the challenges of her job?
  • Resources for female pilots.
  • What is next for Brandi. 

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ 

https://www.facebook.com/skyhunteroutfitters/

https://sky-hunters.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWhp6Vx-8c5FyhuxzoM1kRg/featured

https://www.instagram.com/helichic1/ 

Whirly girls

WAI

Lady aviators

Awam

https://www.womenmilitaryaviators.com/ 

airport safety management systems, Careers, Podcast, SMS, Women In Aviation

ACP325 Airport Safety Management Systems Manager Arielle Sewell

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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent Aviation Careers Podcast.  Today I am speaking with Arielle Sewell, a Safety Management Systems Manager for a small-hub airport.  SMS at airports receives little attention, but as the discipline expands more specialists will be needed in this field.

Sponsor:

https://planeenglishsim.com  

App-based aviation radio simulator is an easy way to gain radio proficiency in both VFR and IFR. 

PlaneEnglishSim.com is giving away 10 scholarship guides so act fast. Use the coupon code PlaneEnglishSim for free one-year access to the Aerospace Scholarships guide. The scholarship guide has over 120 million in scholarships and is updated monthly. 

Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/  to find out more.

Talking Points:

  • Arielle’s aviation journey.
  • What is SMS?
  • What is an SMS manager for an airport?
  • Why airport Safety Management Systems are important. 
  • What is a typical day for an SMS manager?
  • What hours would someone expect to work?
  • What pay and benefits can someone expect?
  • What education is required of an SMS manager?
  • What is next for Arielle?

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellesewell/ 

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms/specifics_by_aviation_industry_type/airports/

Careers, Pilot, Podcast, Seaplane, Women In Aviation

ACP316 Seaplane Pilot Genesah Duffy on Living Your Dream

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Seaplane Pilot

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today joining me is Genesah Duffy to discuss how she landed her dream job as a seaplane pilot.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.  If you are watching on YouTube please press the thumbs up or down so I can tell you what content to bring to you in the future.

Use Coupon Code: PayItForward to receive a free scholarship guide through the generosity of others.

The Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 18 new scholarships and 11 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

  • Genesah and her path to the flight deck.
  • Why seaplane pilot and not the airlines?
  • How she has created an amazing lifestyle and career.
  • What is her favorite aspect of her career?
  • Advice for those separating from the military with a goal of a career in aviation.
  • Why she pursued the many different ratings she holds including mechanic and helicopter pilot.
  • Advice females looking to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of aviation.
  • What is next for Genesah.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/patreon

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com

http://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-guest-on-aviation-careers-podcast 

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/

Female Pilot, Pilot, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP308 Sisters Of The Skies Founder, Angel Hughes

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Sisters Of The Skies

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Angel Hughes Founder of Sisters Of The Skies whose goal is to improve the numbers of professional black women pilots which is currently at less than 1%.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. 

If you like the content of this podcast and want to make a difference in someone’s life please consider becoming a Patron. For every $10 we raise we give away one scholarship guide. Click on the Patron button or visit https://www.patreon.com/ValeriAviation to find out more.

The Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 120 million in scholarships. The latest version contains 52 new scholarships and 10 updates! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarship guide as a gift. 

Send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and the number of scholarship guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarship guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

  • Why Sisters of the Skies?
  • How many black female pilots are employed as pilots?
  • How do we change the numbers?
  • Who is she trying to reach with her Sisters Of The Skies?
  • What have been the challenges?
  • Success Stories.
  • What is next?
  • Advice for other African American pilots getting started in aviation.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.sistersoftheskies.org

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/september/10/meet-sisters-of-the-skies-founder-lt-christine-angel-hughes 

https://www.proudlysheserved.com/bios/angel-hughes 

https://medium.com/@ABorderLife/coast-guard-pilot-chooses-the-mission-and-finds-another-34c150f7b7ce 

https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheskies/ 

Business Aviation, Corporate Pilot, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP304 Aubrey Warrick Corporate Pilot

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Corporate Pilot

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today Aubrey Warrick to discuss her journey to the flight deck of a business jet.  But before we begin a few announcements. 

Announcements:

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

The Scholarships Guide Is Available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! Consider giving the gift of flight by purchasing a scholarships guide as a gift. Please send us an e-mail at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com with your name, e-mail address, and number of scholarships guides you would like. We will bill you and send you a coupon code your gift recipient can use for free one-year access to the scholarships guide.

Our latest video:

YouTube.com/ExpertAviator

Talking Points:

  • Aubrey’s Journey to the flight deck.
  • Challenges of being a female in a male-dominated field.
  • The rewards of life as a corporate pilot.
  • Balancing family and a career in business aviation.
  • Who should pursue a career in business aviation?
  • If you can’t ______ don’t become a corporate pilot.
  • What is Collecting Copilots?
  • What is next for Aubrey?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

https://www.collectingcopilots.com/  

https://www.instagram.com/collectingcopilots 

Flight Training, Podcast, Scholarships, Women In Aviation

ACP296 Scholarship Success with Leslie Caubble Host Of Aloha360 Podcast

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scholarship

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we discuss how you can pay for your flight training through scholarships with Leslie Caubble. Leslie has successfully applied to many scholarships and wants to share her story so you can be successful in applying for a scholarship. 

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

The recent 2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. August guide is up! This month we’ve got 52 new scholarships and 50 updates

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Thank you to all who have contributed to the pay it forward campaign and our Patrons who give monthly.

Our latest video:

When Do You Start Your Descent? Pilot Interview Course Episode 6.

Today we discuss how you can pay for your flight training through scholarships with Leslie Caubble. Leslie has successfully applied to many scholarships and wants to share her story so you can be successful in applying for a scholarship. Leslie is also the host of the Fly Maui Podcast and manager of a flight school in one of the states on my bucket list to visit.

Talking Points:

  • Leslie received many scholarships and so can you.
  • Leslie’s passion for aviation.
  • Her recommend steps to obtain a scholarship:
    • 1) Carve out the time.
    • 2) Start early. 
    • 3) Letters of recommendation.
    • 4) Essay
    • 5) Volunteer!
    • 6) Find your “one thing.
  • Her scholarship successes in dollars.
  • Fly Maui Podcast (Aloha360). 
  • Flight Training in Hawaii.
  • When is Carl going to visit Hawaii and fly?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

Fly Maui Podcast

The Aloha 360 Podcast

https://www.instagram.com/thealoha360/

https://www.instagram.com/flymauihi/

https://www.instagram.com/mauiflight/

https://www.blondsinaviation.com/

Aviation Author, Aviator, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP295 MayCay Beeler Inspiring Future Aviators

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MayCay Beeler

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest MayCay Beeler, inspirational aviator, author, and talented television reporter. We will be discussing inspiring aviators and persevering through these difficult times.

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Announcements:

The recent  2020 Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Thank you to all who have contributed to the pay it forward campaign and our Patrons who give monthly.

Our latest video:

When Do You Start Your Descent? Pilot Interview Course Episode 6.

Talking Points:

  • How MayCay Beeler developed her passion for flight.
  • Record-breaking aviation endeavors can teach us all about perseverance. 
  • Challenges of being a female aviator and her message to young aviators.
  • Empowering Women Through Aviation – http://divaflight.com/
  • Flying the HondaJet 
  • Working in Business and Private Aviation.
  • Flying in the Bahamas and her unique aviation experience in Norman’s Cay.
  • Why flying brings a new perspective on life even if you are not going to pursue a career in aviation.
  • Advice for those aspiring aviators who think this is too challenging to become a pilot during this pandemic.

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://divaflight.com/ 

https://www.amazon.com/Buccaneer-Provocative-Adventurer-Smuggler-Extraordinaire/dp/1939521084 

http://www.maycaybeeler.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maycaybeeler 

https://twitter.com/MayCayBeeler 

https://www.facebook.com/MayCayBeeler/ 

https://www.instagram.com/maycaybeeler/ 

https://about.me/maycay 

http://jackcarltonreed.com/ 

https://amazon.com/author/maycaybeeler 

http://divaflight.com/ 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/divaflight/ 

 https://askdavid.com/reviews/book/biography/18136 

author, Podcast, Women In Aviation

ACP293 What does it take for women to succeed in a male-dominated world? The Grit Factor author Shannon Polson.

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the grit factor

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Shannon Polson, Army helicopter pilot, and author of The Grit Factor: What does it take for women to succeed in a male-dominated world?

Before we begin a few announcements.

Questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write to us at feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com. Also for career coaching, online courses, and the scholarship guide visit AviationCareersPodcast.com.

Announcements:

The July Scholarships Guide is available with over 120 million in scholarships. The guide is updated monthly and is only $10 for one year access. Use the coupon code to receive a free one year access.

The video describes the pay it forward campaign.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Thank you to all who have contributed to the pay it forward campaign and our Patrons who give monthly.

Our latest video:

When Do You Start Your Descent?

Talking Points:

  • Her passion for aviation.
  • Rewards and challenges of being one of the first women to fly the Apache Helicopter. 
  • How we can inspire others to follow her path and live their dream of a career in aviation.
  • The importance of perseverance. 
  • The inspiration behind her book The Grit Factor.
  • What readers will learn from the book.
  • Who should read The Grit Factor?
  • What would you tell aviators to help them on their journey to success?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.shannonpolson.com/ 

https://www.thegritinstitute.com/

The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World Kindle Edition