All Things Aviation & Aerospace
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHear experienced aviation and aerospace professionals share their perspective, pathways, and expertise on how to productively navigate your aviation and aerospace aspirations. Enjoy an eye-opening, engaging discussions in a casual-conversation type of environment covering a plethora of options, opportunities, and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is hosted and moderated by Vince Mickens, the Founder & CEO of Private Air Media. His extensive background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.
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Women in Aviation International's Inspiring 35th Annual Conference Elevating Aviation and Aerospace Career Opportunities and Possibilities
March 08, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 36 MBLooking 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 Stephanie Kenyon, recently promoted to the position of WAI's COO. In addition to hearing Lynda's vision for WAI, the three of us will talk about every as...
The Helicopter Industry Powers Up to Full Speed at Heli-Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center
February 27, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBEverything 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 and CEO, Helicopter Association International (HAI); Gregory Brown, Director, Education & Training Services, HAI; Bailey Wood, Strategic Communicati...
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.
November 29, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBI 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 Sutherland, a Trip Service Specialist at Grandview Aviation who recently completed her Air Traffic Controller studies at the Community College of Balti...
Advanced Air Mobility Career Opportunities: Emerging Air Taxi Industry Discussion with Archer Aviation's Billy Nolen
November 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBA 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 Mobility with its 'Midnight' eVTOL aircraft currently in the flight testing phase towards passenger carrying FAA certification. With Archer being on...
Young Ladies Elevating Their Aviation and Aerospace Careers
November 21, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRuth-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-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderato...
The Rewarding Aviation Profession of Buying, Selling, and Leasing Business Aircraft
October 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBNow 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. Given the great opportunities available in the industry today, it seemed more than appropriate and timely to check-in with the leadership and me...
Aspiring to be a Pilot? Fly Corporate? Fly Military? Fly Cargo? Fly Airline? Meet the Grand Dames of Aviation. They're about helping Women Believe, Achieve, and Succeed in Aviation and Aerospace
September 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMeet 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 the Board; aspiring Grand Dame Sydney Bethea, flies with the Civil Air Patrol, is currently pursuing a commercial pilot rating; and aspiring Grand ...
Ladies, Aspiring to be Fly Corporate? Fly in the Military? Fly Cargo? Fly for an Airline? Meet the Inspiring Grand Dames of Aviation
September 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMeet 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 the Board; aspiring Grand Dame Sydney Bethea, flies with the Civil Air Patrol, is currently pursuing a commercial pilot rating; and aspiring Grand ...
Ladies, Aspiring to be a Professional Pilot? Fly Corporate, Fly Military, Fly Cargo, Fly Airline? Meet the Inspiring Grand Dames of Aviation
September 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMeet 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 the Board; aspiring Grand Dame Sydney Bethea, flies with the Civil Air Patrol, is currently pursuing a commercial pilot rating; and aspiring Grand ...
Aviation and Aerospace Future Leaders Inspired by Legendary Aerospace Enshrinees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame
September 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHear 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 of the Board All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and po...
Inspiring Future Leaders in Aviation/Aerospace: The National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony featuring Inspiring Aerospace Legends
September 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHear 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 of the Board All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and po...
Aerospace Legends Inspiring Future Aviators: A Preview of its 2023 Enshrinement Ceremony and Overview of the National Aviation Hall of Fame
September 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHear 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 of the Board All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and po...
Propel by Delta *Pilot Career Path Program* a Great Opportunity to Accelerate Your Flying Career!
August 30, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWant 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: Kelvin Mason, the General Manager of Delta Air Lines Propel Pilot Career Pathways Martin Rottler, Manager of Pilot Development, Propel Jackie Aust...
Pilot Career Path Program 'Propel' by Delta Air Lines Providing Great Opportunities to Accelerate Your Professional Pilot Flying Career!
August 30, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWant 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: Kelvin Mason, the General Manager of Delta Air Lines Propel Pilot Career Pathways Martin Rottler, Manager of Pilot Development, Propel Jackie Aust...
High Schoolers Learn STEM from TANGO FLIGHT Laying Groundwork for Aviation and Aerospace Technology Careers
August 14, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 39.6 MBOne 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 of Tango Flight, Dan Weyant; the Vice President of Engineering Programs for Airbus Americas, Inc., John O'Leary; the Director of the Pryor High S...
STEM High Schoolers Learn about Aviation and Aerospace Tech Careers from TANGO FLIGHT
August 14, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 39.6 MBOne 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 of Tango Flight, Dan Weyant; the Vice President of Engineering Programs for Airbus Americas, Inc., John O'Leary; the Director of the Pryor High S...
Vince Mickens Live from EAA's Aviation Museum Youth Education Center at Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
August 09, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOn 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, Director of Education. My special guests were Refilwe Ledwaba an accomplished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot visiting all the way from Johannes...
Corporate Aviation Scholarship Opportunities for Aspiring Business Aviation Professionals from the Women in Corporate Aviation Organization
July 24, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBEvery 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 being a professional pilot to corporate flight attendant training, aviation management and regulatory careers. Joining me for this enlightening ...
Meet Aviation Career Outreach Representation from Delta and Airbus at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
July 16, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBHear 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 aviation festival of sorts for young people and anyone interested in and fascinated by aviation to attend, get inspired, and be exposed to an in...
EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh Annual Summer Fly-in Festivities, Experimental Aircraft Association, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
July 11, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIt'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 aviation STEM-centric forums and workshops. Telling us about what to expect are: Dick Knapinski, the Director of Communications for the Experimental ...
Compelling Aviation College Students Insight LIVE from the Campus of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, Queens, New York
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBI 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 and technology disciplines this almost hidden New York gem offers. My guests included: Sharon DeVivo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and...
Aviation College Student Insight LIVE from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, Queens, New York
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBI 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 and technology disciplines this almost hidden New York gem offers. My guests included: Sharon DeVivo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and...
Serve it Up! Private Jet Culinary Careers in Aviation Opportunities and Possibilities in Inflight Catering
June 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIf 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 say: Young Park, the Founder and Executive Chef of First Chime Jean-Pierre Giron, the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of The Art of Cooking LLC, A...
Private Jet Inflight Catering Careers: Culinary Opportunities and Possibilities in Aviation
June 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIf 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 say: Young Park, the Founder and Executive Chef of First Chime Jean-Pierre Giron, the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of The Art of Cooking LLC, A...
Father and Son Aviators Special: A Tribute in Celebration of Father's Day for all Aviation and Aerospace Dads, Sons, and Daughters.
June 20, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBHear 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 AeroSolutions, Retired Captain, U.S. Coast Guard His son, Captain Jared King, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Deputy Director, Acquisition Programs; ...
Upcoming Air Charter Summit Preview with NATA guests Jillian Williams, Alan Stephens, and Aviation Attorney David Norton
June 07, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBOn 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 regulatory landscape from top agency officials and business intelligence to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. We'll talk about the p...
Awarded $5,000 Scholarships from the Aero Club Foundation in Washington, D.C., Local Students Discuss Their Passion for Aviation and Aerospace
June 04, 2023 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.1 MBSix 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 Gilbert is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science at Rocky Mountain College in Montana. Kaylin Leake is currently in the Avia...
Washington, D.C. Area Students Talk About Their Passion for Aviation/Aerospace and being Awarded $5,000 Scholarships from the Aero Club Foundation
June 04, 2023 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.1 MBSix 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 Gilbert is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science at Rocky Mountain College in Montana. Kaylin Leake is currently in the Avia...
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
June 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBBeing 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, Leonardo Helicopters AW139 Type Rating Flight Training Course scholarship winners: Elizabeth Vavashe, Professional Helicopter Pilot, Zimbabwe...
International Women Helicopter Pilots Advancing their Aviation Careers with Leonardo Helicopter Flight Training Scholarships awarded by Whirly-Girls Intl and Eastern Region Helicopter Council
June 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBBeing 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, Leonardo Helicopters AW139 Type Rating Flight Training Course scholarship winners: Elizabeth Vavashe, Professional Helicopter Pilot, Zimbabwe...
Mom's in Aviation/Aerospace Mother's Day Special: Finding the Right Balance with Career and Family
May 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBHear 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 Velasquez, Professional Pilot, Right Rudder Aero, LLC Kizna Loosle, First Officer, Southwest Airlines, Las Vegas Based Liz Davidson, Professional...
Purdue Aviation Career Day hosted by the Student Leadership of the Purdue University School of Aviation & Transportation Technology
April 29, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBAn 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 with providing an overview of Purdue University's School of Aviation & Transportation Technology are: Nicolas Shelton who wears at least three h...
The Student Leadership of the Purdue University School of Aviation & Transportation Technology hosts Purdue Aviation Career Day
April 29, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBAn 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 with providing an overview of Purdue University's School of Aviation & Transportation Technology are: Nicolas Shelton who wears at least three h...
Flying Upside Down for a Living: Like the Idea? Meet Airshow Performer/Air Racing Pilot Extraordinaire, Anthony Oshinuga
April 29, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIt 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 Oshinuga, founder, owner, and chief pilot of Air Oshi based in Temecula, California, competed in his first US National Aerobatic Championships when h...
Becoming a Corporate Flight Attendant: The Specialized Aviation Profession in the World of Privately Owned and Flown Business Jets.
April 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWant 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.exchange/ccrew-2023-registration It is a Cabin Crewmember Resource Exchange Workshop that will cover everything from being new to the industry and mento...
Aviation Workforce Opportunities: The Value of Aviation Events and In-person Engagement Networking
April 01, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAviation 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 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); Al Hardy, the CEO of Career Xpl; and Emily Daniel, an AG pilot with Wings Aerial Applicators. All ...
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
March 11, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBPart 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 Architecture. Dr. Olga Bannova, a Research Professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, is the Director of the world's only M...
Meet NASA's Clare Luckey, One of the Youngest African American Woman Space Architects and Member of the Mars Architecture Team
March 11, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 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 Engineering. My guests backgrounds: Clare Luckey works in NASA's Mission Analysis and Integrated Assessments (MAIA), and is a member of the Mars Architec...
What exactly are Space Architects? They design Human Focused Space Habitability, Life Support, and Infrastructure for our NASA Astronauts.
March 10, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBBecoming 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 Space Architecture at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He earned Bachelor Degrees from Morehouse College and Georgia Tech; has a Master of Sci...
A Hidden Figure in Plain Sight - NASA Astronaut Spacesuit Technician Sharon McDougle suited up Space Shuttle Astronauts like Dr. Mae Jemison
March 05, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 34.8 MBSharon 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 notable astronauts including Dr. Bernard Harris, Frederick Gregory, and Charles Bolden. Coming from very humble beginnings, Sharon McDougle went ...
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.
March 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBMy 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 to fly, Demystiflying, for those who are interested in aviation but don't have a clue. The first two are well on there way to becoming professi...
Flying Photographers: Aerial Photo Aviation Career Opportunities in Airplanes, Helicopters, & Blimps
March 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf 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 Dianne Bond, Bella Vie Photo, is one of a few professional female aerial photographers and has been shooting from helicopters for nearly 20 year...
Eye in the Sky Aerial Photography Aviation Careers, Shooting photos and video from Blimps, helicopters, and airplanes.
March 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf 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 Dianne Bond, Bella Vie Photo, is one of a few professional female aerial photographers and has been shooting from helicopters for nearly 20 year...
Photographers in the Air: Aerial Photo Career Aviation Opportunities in Airplanes, Helicopters, & Blimps
March 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf 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 Dianne Bond, Bella Vie Photo, is one of a few professional female aerial photographers and has been shooting from helicopters for nearly 20 year...
Aviation Scholarships, Scholarships, and more Scholarships: Attention: Students, Parents, Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 35.4 MBWelcome 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, Membership Manager for the Air Traffic Control Association All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career oriented webcast live-streamed...
Women of Color in S.T.E.M. - Diversity In Action: NASA Johnson Space Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
December 04, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBTaking 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 Directorate at the NASA Johnson Space Center; and Marlyse Reeves, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, CSAIL, ME...
Women of Color in S.T.E.M. - Diversity In Action: NASA Johnson Space Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
December 04, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBTaking 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 Directorate at the NASA Johnson Space Center; and Marlyse Reeves, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, CSAIL, ME...
Legally Bound Aviation Careers from Earthbound Autonomous Drones and Privately Owned Business Jets to Moon and Mars bound Human Space Travel
December 01, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 39 MBIf 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; Jim Cooling, Founder and Managing Director, Cooling & Herbers, P.C., aircraft owner and active private pilot; and Loretta Alkalay, Adjunct Profes...
Captain Tammie Jo Shults Inspiring Gen 'Z' Aviators Aspiring Young Aviation Professionals of the Future
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBEnjoy 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 roundtable discussion are Dakota Foster, currently a First Officer at Republic Airways and a 2017 graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univers...
How Do You Spell Inclusion? RedTail Flight Academy. Flight Training Scholarship Opportunities? Yes! Location? Stewart International Airport, New York
October 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBRecently, 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 the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a Goalkeeper, joined me as my guest co-host. The conversations that we had with the three impressive ...