All Things Aviation & Aerospace

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 Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington; and Victoria John...

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 Maintenance Technician who had a job waiting for hi...

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-deserved light on DRONE/UAS technology and appl...

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. Enjoy my laid back, insightful conversation with...

In the age of supersonic technology and deep space exploration development, the simplicity and joy of hot air ballooning is a very attractive alternative to the fast and furious pace of the 'Jetsons' age. That said, other than most of us seeing the fascinating lighter-than-air 'aircraft' at a hot air balloon festival or one off occasions, even longtime pilots know little about...

Find out about current aviation scholarship application opportunities, availability, deadlines, and details directly from Helicopter Association International, Women in Aviation International,  Women in Corporate Aviation, and Whirly-Girls International. Joining me are James Viola, President & CEO, Helicopter Association International (HAI); Allison McKay, CEO, Women in Aviation International;...

If the thought of being totally immersed in aviation, seeing every type of aircraft from unique looking homebuilts, to a full assortment of military aircraft, to state of the art commercial airliners, and everything in between, block out the last week of July next summer with plans to head to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, a...

Here's a side of aviation that you don't hear about everyday. Enjoy my casual, but powerful and enlightening conversation with four powerhouse women in business aviation taking aircraft transactions, financial investing, acquisitions, and law to a whole new flight level. Joining me are Michelle Wade, a seasoned aviation attorney and partner with Jetstream Aviation Law, P.A. headquartered...

Enjoy this 'All Things Aviation & Aerospace' sneak preview discussing Delta Air Lines first time flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to debut their Airbus A330-900neo, Delta will also host a multifaceted career exhibit EAA Career Center at the EAA Aviation Job Fair. Aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about Delta's Propel program and among many other Delta avi...

Meet two business aviation leaders at the top of their game in corporate flight department management and leadership, defying all of the odds. Elizabeth Dornak, Board Chair, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and Candace Covington, Senior Director, Aviation, Adobe. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide its viewers/listeners...

This year the 33rd Annual WAI2022 (Women in Aviation International) Conference took place Thursday, March 17th thru Saturday, March 19th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. It provided an opportunity for anyone pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace the perfect environment to connect, engage, and get inspired. A preview of what to expect included a...

Join me for an enlightening discussion about christian based humanitarian aviation with missionary team members from Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) including Daniel Whitehead, a pilot, mechanic, and the Chief Operations Officer; David Carwell, also a pilot and mechanic, and the Country Director for Haiti based in Port-Au-Prince; Daniel Goheen, a new missionary pilot and mechanic for MAF; and Ge...

On Saturday, April 30, 2022 the United States Air Force in collaboration with Howard University held a  'We Fly Too' aviation career showcase event that included several panel discussions covering Diversity in Military Aviation. The fireside style chats were kickoff by the first Black Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Charles CQ Brown and the President of Howard University, Dr. Wa...

Hear candid perspectives from four Moms on the challenges and rewards of raising a family while flying professionally. Joining the conversation, Tammie Jo Shults, author of ' Nerves of Steel', Southwest Airlines Captain (Ret.), U.S. Navy Aviator (Ret.); Olga Custodio, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (Ret.), American Airlines Captain (Ret.), and Advisor to the Board of Directors, Latino Pilots As...

Explore career opportunities in human spaceflight with special guest, Dr. Pablo De Leon, Department Chair and Professor of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota and featuring aspiring young aerospace professional guest Iain Lanphier, a 9th grade freshman at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, AZ and aspiring young aviation professional, Brooke Harrington, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical...

Meet four women helicopter pilots and a Special Missions Aviator from all five branches of military service. While their backgrounds and education vary widely from an english lit major, to microbiology and history, they are all very accomplished helicopter pilots who can fly the heck out of the most sophisticated helicopters in the Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force,and Marines. Our aviation profe...

Aviation career networking insight, virtual roundtable discussion style, offering expertise from aviation association professionals. Aviation association guest panelists include: Sierra Grimes, Senior Manager, Registration and Programs, NBAA; Cassandra Bosco, Director, Education and Industry Relations, Women in Aviation International; Stephanie Hartsfield, First Office, American Airlines, Professi...

I had the honor and privilege of a one on one conversation with one of the most accomplished and inspiring female aviators on the planet. She has a new book out and the most interesting story to tell of pulling yourself up by the bootstraps, persevering, and sharing openly to inspire others. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed weekly to provide its viewe...

On December 7th the iconic Tuskegee Airman reached another milestone turning 102 years old further cementing his legacy to engage, inspire, and encourage aspiring young aviation and aerospace professionals.  Joining our roundtable discussion are Lane Bourgeois, 12th Flight Training Wing historian; Lieutenant Colonel Cory Henwood, 99th Flight Training Squadron Commander; and Major Nicholas Fairbrot...

An often overlooked professional pilot flying career, air cargo is a very rewarding and lucrative flight path. My guests joining the show to talk about the options and opportunities are Stanley Bernstein, President of the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association; Captain Handel Wellington, J.D., Boeing 747 Flight Training Supervisor, ANC Flight Training Facility, UPS Airlines; Jody Prior, First Off...

Checkout possibilities, options, and opportunities in the rewarding career of being a corporate flight attendant for business aviation, private air charters, fractional ownerships, and owner/operators.  Hear from three of the best in the business their first hand private air travel experiences from Corporate Flight Attendants including how to become one and the training requirements, how to transi...

Please join this special edition of All Things Aviation & Aerospace featuring a roundtable conversation about the NASA JPL Perseverance Mars Rover landing and mission and the plethora of STEM career disciplines that make up the team of engineers, scientists, and variety of other specialities. My guests include Eric Aguilar, Senior Engineering Manager at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and...

Meet the First Lady of Aerobatics, Patty Wagstaff; Vicky Benzing, aerobatic pilot, air show performer, and air racer; Anthony Oshinuga, aerobatic pilot, air show performer and air racer. If you are an aspiring young aviation or aerospace professional interested in learning from seasoned aviation and aerospace professionals about the plethora of possibilities, opportunities, and options available i...

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, I had a great conversation about diversity and opportunities in the aerospace industry from three very seasoned and knowledgeable aerospace professionals of Latino heritage. Dr. Miguel Roman, Program Director at the Earth from Space Institute (EfSI), Universities Space Research Association; Dr. Pablo de Leon, Professor & Chair, Department of Space Stu...

Please enjoy this live on location special edition of  'All Things Aviation & Aerospace' from Textron Aviation  in Wichita, Kansas, where we talked about a unique aspect of aircraft manufacturing and service, 'Special Missions' and 'Defense". Guest panelists included: Max Routh, Value Stream Manager, Textron Aviation Polina Ball, Special Missions Program Manager,...