Best Vincent Mickens Podcasts (2025)

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Tuskegee Airmen Army Nurses Interview with Author and Daughter of 2nd LT. Louise Lomax 58:27

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Meet in person the author of 'Memories of a Tuskegee Airmen Nurse and Her Military Sisters' Pia Marie Winters Jordan this Saturday, March 8th at 1:00pm in the College Park Aviation Museum located at College Park Airport. Pia Jordan is the daughter of U.S. Army Nurse First Lieutenant Louise Lomax, one of 28 members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps assig…

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Private Jet Inflight Catering - Culinary Aviation Career Opportunities in Private Aviation 59:10

3M ago59:10

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Please checkout this live mentoring conversation with the up and coming generation of private aviation culinary professionals including one who is also pursuing a professional pilot career. Join Executive Chef Young Park, the founder of First Chime and I as we discuss in detail the rewarding opportunities of catering meals for private jet passenger…

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Aviation Scholarship Opportunities from EAA Aviation Foundation and Women in Corporate Aviation 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

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Attention all students looking for scholarship support in pursuit of a career in aviation. Hear all of the details, inside perspectives, and application strategies from two leading aviation organizations focused on giving a boost to aspiring young aviation professionals. Joining me is Tracie Carwile, the CEO & Executive Director on the Board of Dir…

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Airline Career Mentoring Chat with Capt. Theresa Claiborne Retired United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Captain and Three Aspiring Aviators 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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While discussing the origin of her storied flying career, Captain Theresa Claiborne and I had an inspiring roundtable airline career mentoring talk with three very impressive aspiring aviators who are all well on their way towards flying professionally one day. Joining us were Abby Awosanya, a commercial pilot with a multiengine rating and is a cer…

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Aviation Entrepreneur Kaye Gitibin, Co-Founder and CEO of Go Rentals Elite Car Rental Company 51:39

5M ago51:39

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Starting their 30th year with great recognition, Go Rentals co-founder and CEO Kaye Gitibin is being honored at the 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Gala with the Eren Ozmen Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Highly appropriate given their modest start with one location with a little over a handful of vehicles to over 250 locatio…

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Latinas in Aviation Global Festival - College Park Aviation Museum 57:18

8M ago57:18

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Welcome to Latinas in Aviation. For the last three years the iconic College Park Aviation Museum located at the historical College Park Airport which is conveniently located in the heart of the DMV (District. Maryland, Virginia) has hosted the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. This Saturday, September 14th will be the 4th annual celebration of L…

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NASA PATHWAYS Internship Program How to Enter NASA's Workforce Pipeline 1:03:41

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NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all that NASA offers. My conversation included expertise and guidance from `Mai Miller, the NASA Pathways Program Coordinator, at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and personal insight and perspectives from cu…

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Legendary Airport Boss: Angela Gittens Shares Airport Management Wisdom with Embry-Riddle Graduate Shauntel Clarke 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

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Airport management legend Angela Gittens talks openly with me and shares insight about her distinguished aviation career, her unexpected career path, and the rewards of her accomplishments. Angela has served as the Director General of Airports Council International (ACI World) before retiring in 2020; she was CEO for Miami International and Hartsfi…

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The Queen of Culinary Aviation, Paula Kraft, Founder of DaVinci Inflight Training Institute 1:00:48

1y ago1:00:48

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Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting and touring the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute which is adjacent to the Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport. Besides being impressed with what I saw at this state of the art cabin crew member professional training facility, I had an enlightening sidebar conversation with Paula Kraft that made me …

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Women in Aviation International 35th Annual Conference Elevating Aviation and Aerospace Career Opportunities and Possibilities 54:34

1y ago54:34

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Looking for career opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace? Join me as we share a detailed overview of the Women in Aviation International 2024 conference taking place March 21-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida are Lynda Coffman, the newly selected CEO of Women in Aviation International (WAI), and Stephan…

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The Helicopter Industry Powers Up to Full Speed at Heli-Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

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Everything you have ever wanted to know about the helicopter industry with 60 plus helicopters on display along with over 600 helicopter industry exhibitors. has gotten even better. The Helicopter Association International has evolved into the Vertical Aviation International. To talk about Heli-Expo in detail are my guests James Viola, President an…

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Girls in Aviation Day Career Perspectives with Vince Mickens, hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of WAI, Live from the Signature Flight Support Hangar at DCA, Washington, D.C. 1:11:48

1+ y ago1:11:48

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I had the pleasure of spending the day at one of the many 'Girls in Aviation' day events, this one hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International taking place in the hangar of Signature Flight Support at Reagan National airport in Washington, D.C. During my livestream broadcast, I was joined by guest co-hosts Ruth-Ann Suthe…

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Advanced Air Mobility Career Opportunities: Emerging Air Taxi Industry Discussion with Archer Aviation's Billy Nolen 1:01:08

1+ y ago1:01:08

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A one-on-one illuminating conversation with Billy Nolen, the Chief Safety Officer for Archer Aviation after recently leading the FAA as Acting Administrator. Billy and I talked on a range of aviation related subjects, from his over three decade flying and flight safety career, to how Archer Aviation is paving a significant path in Advanced Air Mobi…

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Young Ladies Elevating Their Aviation and Aerospace Careers 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

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Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView Aviation Anna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter Aviation Yarisse Adorno Oyola, Graduate Student, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Research Assistant Shauntel Clarke, MS Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-ori…

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The Buying and Selling of Private Jets a Rewarding Aviation Profession 1:00:13

1+ y ago1:00:13

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Now here's an area of aviation that you don't hear talked about that often, even though it is an essential aspect of the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have a roundtable chat with a couple of seasoned aircraft sales professionals along with two relatively new young aircraft sales professionals, all of whom provided great insight.…

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The Grand Dames of Aviation, Ladies Aspiring to be Professional Pilots 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

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Meet my guests Carol Dean, the Founder and Chairman and currently a Boeing 757 pilot for FedEx; Cheryl Pitzer, Former MD-11 Chief Pilot, currently flying for FedEx, also an MD-10 volunteer pilot for Orbis International, and a Board Director; Christine Kelley, F-35 Contract Instructor pilot for Lockheed Martin at Eglin AFB, and is the Secretary of t…

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Future Leaders in Aviation and Aerospace Inspired by Legendary National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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Hear firsthand from the leadership of the National Aviation Hall of Fame about their mission, history, education initiatives, and this year's Enshrinee Class of 2023. Joining me are: James Cooling, NAHF Chairman of the Board and founding partner of Cooling and Herbers, P.C. Aimee Maruyama, NAHF President and CEO Douglas Schwartz, NAHF Vice Chairman…

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Pilot Career Path Program 'Propel' by Delta Air Lines Providing Great Opportunities to Accelerate Your Professional Pilot Flying Career! 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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Want to be an airline pilot? Let Delta Air Lines tell you how through their very versatile Propel Pilot Career Pathways program which provides four different ways to pursue a professional pilot career. Join my conversation with the Propel team along with two actively flying Delta pilots who came up through the Propel program. My guests include: Kel…

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STEM High Schoolers Learn about Aviation and Aerospace Tech Careers from TANGO FLIGHT 58:56

2y ago58:56

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One of the greatest things to happen for high school curriculums is the addition of aviation STEM related courses. The relatively new Tango Flight program is a prime example of what can be done to inspire high school age students to pursue careers in the aviation and aerospace sectors of technology. I had for incredible guests including the founder…

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Vince Mickens Live from EAA's Aviation Museum Youth Education Center at Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin 58:19

2y ago58:19

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On Thursday, July 27th during EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, I live streamed on location from the EAA Youth Education Center located in the EAA Aviation Museum and was able to speak to a couple of lady aviators who were actually camping on the airport grounds there at Wittman Regional airport, as well as from Paul Maloy, the EAA Youth Education Center,…

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Corporate Aviation Scholarship Opportunities for Aspiring Business Aviation Professionals from the Women in Corporate Aviation Organization 59:09

2y ago59:09

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Every year the Women in Corporate Aviation organization award a variety of aviation scholarships to aspiring aviation professionals, whether they are just beginning their careers, joining aviation from another industry entirely, or advancing their existing aviation career. WCA scholarships support careers in everything from aviation maintenance and…

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Meet Aviation Career Outreach Representation from Delta and Airbus at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin 1:00:16

2y ago1:00:16

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Hear what representatives from Delta Air Lines and Airbus Americas have to say about their exhibition and participation at annual summer mega aviation event, EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is the biggest of the many aviation events that provides not only a great environment for aviation enthusiasts, but a great…

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EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh Annual Summer Fly-in Festivities, Experimental Aircraft Association, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

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It's the biggest outdoor aviation extravaganza that takes place annually at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Over a Monday thru Sunday seven day period, an estimated 650,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world will attend, over 10,000 airplanes will fly-in, 800 plus exhibitors will be on display, and there will be 1,400 aviati…

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Aviation College Student Insight LIVE from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, Queens, New York 51:43

2y ago51:43

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I was live on the campus of a very special and unique college located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, New York, directly across the street from LaGuardia Airport and about 10 minutes from Arthur Ashe Stadium. What a great conversation with the President, the Director of Career Services, and several students talking about the variety of aviation a…

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Private Jet Inflight Catering Careers: Culinary Opportunities and Possibilities in Aviation 1:01:33

2y ago1:01:33

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If you are aspiring to become a culinary professional, love aviation, and want to combine the two, learn all there is to know about a very unique, specialized segment of the private aviation travel industry, inflight catering services for private and corporate jets, you won't want to miss what these seasoned, successful private jet caterers have to…

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Father and Son Aviators Special: A Tribute in Celebration of Father's Day for all Aviation and Aerospace Dads, Sons, and Daughters. 1:00:50

2y ago1:00:50

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Hear these great stories about shared experiences between father and son aviators. My guests include: Jeffery Smith, Helicopter Chief Pilot, R.O.P. Aviation and Chair, General Aviation Helicopter Association International (HAI) His son, Jack Smith, International Captain, Gulfstream 650ER, Part 91 Flight Operation Thomas King, President, LuftKing Ae…

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Upcoming Air Charter Summit Preview with NATA guests Jillian Williams, Alan Stephens, and Aviation Attorney David Norton 52:21

2y ago52:21

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On June 21st and 22nd, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will hold an Air Charter Summit in the Washington, D.C. area at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor. As you'll hear during this special preview, this summit is designed exclusively for air charter industry leaders to provide a firsthand view of the reg…

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Awarded $5,000 Scholarships from the Aero Club Foundation in Washington, D.C., Local Students Discuss Their Passion for Aviation and Aerospace 59:45

2y ago59:45

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Six Washington, D.C. area students who are pursuing careers in aviation have each received a $5,000 scholarship from the Aero Club Foundation, Washington, D.C. Zoe Denito is a second time scholarship recipient and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Astronautical Engineering at Capitol Technology University in Washington, D. C. Patrick Gilber…

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Women Helicopter Pilots Conversation about Advancing their Aviation Careers with Leonardo Helicopter Flight Training Scholarships awarded by Eastern Region Helicopter Council and Whirly-Girls International ... 1:03:27

2y ago1:03:27

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Being a professional helicopter pilot offers incredible flying opportunities in many industries: Corporate * TV News * Law Enforcement * Medivac * Agriculture * Military * Search & Rescue * Tourism * Construction * Utilities * Aerial Photography * Oil Rigs Transport * Cargo, etc. Meet Whirly-Girls International and Eastern Region Helicopter Council…

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Mom's in Aviation/Aerospace Mother's Day Special: Finding the Right Balance with Career and Family 1:11:55

2y ago1:11:55

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Hear what these aviation and aerospace Moms have to say about the rewards and challenges of juggling career and family: Shannon Peterson, Regional Sales Director, Northeast, Textron Aviation Jackelynne Silva-Martinez, Artemis Mission Integrator, NASA Johnson Space Center Tracie Carwile, VP Global Sales & Inclusion, Global/Ground Transport Veronica …

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The Student Leadership of the Purdue University School of Aviation & Transportation Technology hosts Purdue Aviation Career Day 53:06

2y ago53:06

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An annual aviation celebration and career event is organized exclusively by student leaders within Purdue University's School of Aviation & Transportation Technology. There were over 16 types of aircraft on display from single engine trainers and helicopters to commercial airline aircraft, all taking place at Purdue University Airport. Helping me w…

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Flying Upside Down for a Living: Like the Idea? Meet Airshow Performer/Air Racing Pilot Extraordinaire, Anthony Oshinuga 52:14

2y ago52:14

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It is not everyday that you meet and have an extended, enlightening, and candid conversation with a Black aerobatic airshow and air race pilot. Yes, outside of the Navy Blue Angels pilot, Lieutenant Commander Julius Bratton, Anthony Oshinuga is currently the only Black airshow aerobatic pilot actively performing, competing, and racing. Anthony Oshi…

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Becoming a Corporate Flight Attendant: The Specialized Aviation Profession in the World of Privately Owned and Flown Business Jets. 1:05:55

2y ago1:05:55

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Want to know what it would be like to be a Corporate Flight Attendant? A good place to start would be to attend the CCREW Corporate Flight Attendant Workshop taking place at In-Flight Crew Connections aviation staffing firm in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday April 24th and Tuesday April 25th. Here is the registration link: https://ccrew.exchang…

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Aviation Workforce Opportunities: The Value of Aviation Events and In-person Engagement Networking 36:48

2y ago36:48

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Aviation Career Events are one of the best opportunities for aspiring young aviation professionals to gain firsthand knowledge of the variety of possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. These three interviews are another small sampling of such, starting with my friend and colleague Greg Voos, the Southeast Regional Director for the N…

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Space Architecture Masters of Science Program University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture the Only One of its Kind in the World 35:15

2y ago35:15

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Part 3: There is only one university in the World that offers a Masters of Science graduate degree in Space Architecture. The Cullen College of Engineering, Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture at the University of Houston. Professor Bannova shared with me everything you need to know about getting an advanced degree in Space Archite…

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Meet NASA's Clare Luckey, One of the Youngest African American Woman Space Architects and Member of the Mars Architecture Team 38:35

2y ago38:35

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In Part 2 of my 3-part interview series on Space Architecture, I spoke with Ms. Clare Luckey from NASA Johnson Space Center, and a member of the Mission Analysis and Integrated Assessments team, as well as the Mars Architecture Team. In Part 3 will be my conversation with Dr. Olga Bannova from the University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineerin…

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What exactly are Space Architects? They design Human Focused Space Habitability, Life Support, and Infrastructure for our NASA Astronauts. 41:20

2y ago41:20

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Becoming a Space Architect is a unique opportunity to be involved in spaceflight habitation design, transport vehicles and systems, and spacesuit design for human space travel. Here are three of NASA's best: Robert Howard, PhD, is the Habitability Domain Lead in NASA's Habitability and Human Factors Branch and Co-Lead of the Center for Design and S…

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A Hidden Figure in Plain Sight - NASA Astronaut Spacesuit Technician Sharon McDougle suited up Space Shuttle Astronauts like Dr. Mae Jemison 54:11

2y ago54:11

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Sharon McDougle, USAF Pressure Suit Technician; NASA Spacesuit Technician; author of the 'Suit Up for Launch with Shay' children's book. Our enjoyable conversation was incredibly easy going and equally enlightening. She was NASA astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison’s (the first African American woman to travel into space) suit tech, and also suited up other n…

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Learning How to Fly - It's Easier than you Think - If you thought it was an Impossible Dream, here is a conversation that may convince you otherwise. 1:00:02

2y ago1:00:02

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My youngest guest, Abigail Dang, is 20 years old, already commercially rated and currently teaches others how to fly. Next, in her mid-twenties is Abby Awosanya, who also has her commercial pilot rating, and is currently training at the United Aviate Academy. And, Kine Paulsen, currently a student pilot, was inspired to write a book about learning …

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Photographers in the Air: Aerial Photo Career Aviation Opportunities in Airplanes, Helicopters, & Blimps 1:00:02

2y ago1:00:02

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If you're a photography enthusiast and want to take your passion to a whole new level, aerial photography is as about exciting as it gets. I have the privilege and opportunity to interview three of the best in the aerial photography business. Bob Mikkelson, President of Winged Vision, Inc. has been providing aerial video imagery for over 40 years D…

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Aviation Scholarships, Scholarships, and more Scholarships: Attention: Students, Parents, Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors 56:46

2+ y ago56:46

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Welcome to 2023 aviation scholarship opportunities available in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. Hear the details from: Taz Thomas, Scholarship Program Manager for AOPA's You Can Fly, AOPA Foundation Mike Adamson, President and CEO of the Aircraft Electronics Association Margaret Brill, Director of the EAA Aviation Foundation Glenn Cudaback,…

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Women of Color in S.T.E.M. - Diversity In Action: NASA Johnson Space Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 58:58

2+ y ago58:58

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Taking an inside look at diversity in S.T.E.M., I enjoyed and very open and candid discussion with two ladies offering their insight and perspectives on the possibilities, options, and opportunities in aerospace, science, and technology. Representing are Jackelynne Silva-Martinez, a Systems Engineering Lead and Human Health & Performance Directorat…

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Legally Bound Aviation Careers from Earthbound Autonomous Drones and Privately Owned Business Jets to Moon and Mars bound Human Space Travel 58:44

2+ y ago58:44

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If law is your thing, and you love all things aviation, have you ever considered aviation law? Please join me for a conversation with three seasoned aviation attorneys: Kathleen Yodice, Esq., Law Office of Yodice Associates, lecturer at Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering, former general counsel for AOPA, and an active private pilot; …

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Captain Tammie Jo Shults Inspiring Gen 'Z' Aviators Aspiring Young Aviation Professionals of the Future 1:06:37

2+ y ago1:06:37

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Enjoy an inspiring, insightful, and engaging conversation with Tammie Jo Shults, author, retired Southwest Airlines captain, and former Naval Aviator sharing her personal story and advising three aspiring young aviators on how to navigate challenges while developing and establishing their careers in aviation. Joining this casual but enlightening ro…

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How Do You Spell Inclusion? RedTail Flight Academy. Flight Training Scholarship Opportunities? Yes! Location? Stewart International Airport, New York 1:07:05

2+ y ago1:07:05

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Recently, I visited the Tuskegee Airmen inspired RedTail Flight Academy located about 90 minutes north of New York City at Stewart International Airport. As an extra special opportunity, the first female and Black female South African Helicopter pilot, Refilwe Ledwaba from Johannesburg, who was in New York for the UN Climate Conference representing…

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Applying a Different Set of Skills to an Aviation Career of a Different Kind - the Avinode Group 57:32

2+ y ago57:32

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Meet Saskia de Jong, Director of Customer Success Worldwide for Avinode Group; and Genesis Dela Cruz, Account Executive for Avinode Group's Schedaero. Avinode Group builds, markets, and constantly improves their expanding suite of applications utilized daily by air charter professionals. Founded in 2001 and launched in 2002, Avinode Group provides …

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AIM HIGH Flight Academy: Want to attend an all expenses paid 3-week introductory aviation summer scholarship flight training program? 58:06

2+ y ago58:06

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Joining me to talk about the program in detail are Captain Justin, the AIM HIGH Flight Academy Program Director, Air Force Recruiting Services Detachment 1; Lieutenant Colonel Kelly McNerney, Director of Operations, Air Force Recruiting Services Detachment 1; 1st Lieutenant Courtney Tomas, a KC-135R/T Stratotanker pilot currently stationed at Fairc…

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Rising Stars in Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Training at Indiana based Vincennes University and Purdue Polytechnic of Purdue University 58:32

2+ y ago58:32

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Hear firsthand about the dual credit program partnership between Indiana based Vincennes University and Purdue Polytechnic for students interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician or entering a flight training program geared towards becoming a professional pilot. First, meet Vincennes University graduate Tywain Lockhart, an Aviation M…

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Drones/Unmanned Aircraft System Technology: From Package Delivery to Mars and Beyond 58:21

2+ y ago58:21

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Meet two eUAS/Drone Technology and Application experts, one, Scott Burgess, an Associate Professor from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide College of Aeronautics Department of Flight; and Kyle Snyder, a Robotics Program Manager from Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs as NASA JPL's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter shines a brilliant and well-de…

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Legendary Aerobatic Aviators - The AeroShell Aerobatic Team: Inside Perspective on Making a Career of Flying Unusual Attitudes for a Living 1:02:51

2+ y ago1:02:51

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The AeroShell Aerobatic Team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team. It performs incredible aerial formation maneuvers at airshows all over North America in North American T-6 Texans nicknamed “The Pilot Maker” which was first used in 1938 as a basic trainer for the United States Army Air Corps. …

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