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DoAviation Podcast

4 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

The DoAviation Podcast is hosted by "DO", an air traffic controller and lover of aviation. The intent of the podcast is to advocate for aviation safety, educate listeners on topics surrounding aviation, and promote aviation as a whole.

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Episodes

How to become an air traffic controller

June 21, 2022 18:28 - 42 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome to the DoAviation Podcast! On this episode I explain how to become an air traffic controller, covering where to apply, how you can qualify, and what to expect in the application process. The next no-experience (AKA all-source) hiring bid is 6/24/22-6/27/22, make sure to apply if you qualify!  The average air traffic controller salary is around $120-140K per year, with federal benefits, the Thrift Savings Plan, early retirement, a pension, a controller's union, and more! Don't miss ...

America's newest deaf pilot - Sheila Xu

November 03, 2021 16:15 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Welcome to the DoAviation Podcast! In this episode I interview Shelia Xu, America’s newest deaf pilot. Read Sheila’s story here: https://medium.com/faa/a-deaf-pilots-path-to-aviation-c21856e4ae30 Follow Sheila on Instagram: @boarding.happiness Donate to support Able Flight: https://ableflight.org/donate Follow the podcast on tiktok and instagram: @DoAviation Subscribe to never miss an episode!

The Man Who Rode The Thunder

September 30, 2021 20:08 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Welcome to the DoAviation Podcast! Here on the second episode, I talk about Lt. Col William Rankin, a man who ejected from his combat jet at 47,000 feet, and spent 40 minutes trapped inside a cumulonimbus cloud. Follow on tiktok and instagram: @DoAviation If you want to support the show, give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to never miss an episode!

First episode! Who am I, and why start a podcast?

September 24, 2021 02:54 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the DoAviation Podcast! In the first episode, I talk about who I am, why I got into aviation/air traffic control, and tell you what to expect from upcoming episodes! Follow on tiktok and instagram: @DoAviation Subscribe to never miss an episode!