Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René chats with Maddie Glassett. She's an A&P mechanic, aerospace engineer, and dedicated flight instructor who brings unmatched passion and perspective to the cockpit. From teaching brand-new private pilot students to advanced ratings and seaplane training, Maddie shares what makes flight instruction more than a time-build...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Crystal Barrois , Delta captain and General Manager of Aircraft Acquisitions. From flying cargo aircraft overseas to leading Delta’s entry-into-service programs with Boeing and Airbus, Crystal’s career highlights both the adventure of the cockpit and the complexity of fleet planning. In this Episode You’ll Hear: How...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Stacey Brown , General Manager of Technical Operations at the Cincinnati airport. From turning wrenches in the Marines to leading a team of 350 mechanics supporting Amazon, DHL, and Frontier, Stacey’s story is proof that grit and leadership can build an extraordinary career in aviation. In this Episode You’ll Hea...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Jamie Munoz , General Manager of Galaxy Aviation, a new, state-of-the-art fixed base operation at Addison Airport just north of Dallas, Texas. From fueling jets to leading a 30-person team at one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country, Jamie shares her journey from customer service to aviation leadershi...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Dr. Becky Lutte , Department Chair and Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From flying commuter airlines to shaping aviation policy and mentoring the next generation, Becky has built a career at the intersection of education, research, and service. In this Episode You’ll Hear: How Becky t...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René is joined by Denise Wilson, founder of Desert Jet, among other ventures. Denise started out as a classical musician before falling in love with flying, eventually becoming a flight instructor, airline captain, and entrepreneur. She went on to build multiple aviation businesses—including an aircraft sales company, a jet maintena...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Amy Spowart , CEO of the National Aeronautic Association. Amy has built her career as an aviation historian—preserving the stories, lessons, and legacies of the past to help guide the industry into the future. In this Episode You’ll Hear: How Amy turned a love of history into a leadership role in aviation Why preserv...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Bobbi Wells , Vice President of Inflight at American Airlines. From her early career in the Army to overseeing 28,000 flight attendants today, Bobbi shares lessons on leadership, safety, and resilience that every aspiring aviation professional should hear. In this Episode You’ll Hear: How Bobbi built a career from Ar...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René chats with Tammy Barlette , a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who flew the A-10 Warthog. Tammy opens up about her journey, the mindset needed to fly in combat, and the lessons she now shares with the next generation of aviators. In this Episode You’ll Hear: What it means to be a fighter pilot and the realities of combat fl...

In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Cassidy Moore , an A&P and IA mechanic whose career highlights the essential role maintenance plays in aviation. From her first introduction at a pancake breakfast to running her own shop, Cassidy shares how communication, patience, and persistence keep airplanes—and their owners—safe. In this Episode You’ll...

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