All Things Aviation & Aerospace

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 assigned to the Tuskegee Airmen medical facility,  joined me for a one on one conversation about her Mom's story and the legacy of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Linkedin.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 passengers.You'll meet Kailyn Williams, a recent graduate of DuVal High School's Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology program who is currently pursuing a degree in aviation at Delaware State University with a concentration in professional pilot training, and Christian Gray, who is currently in his first year at Frederick Community College studying business with plans to transfer to a four-year, then eventually study business law, and is currently employed by First Chime a Prep Cook.Chef Young Park offers a grass roots perspective on often an overlooked aspect of private aviation, sharing her story of transitioning from being a corporate flight attendant to becoming a renown executive chef. She attributes much of First Chime's Michelin Star level of service to her culinary partnership, inspiration, and guidance from Michelin-starred Chef Pangaud.As a way of giving back, Chef Park visits and speaks to high school and college students who have a passion for cooking and suggests they explore applying that passion to private aviation catering. To solidify their involvement she created an internship program and offers a Yong-Sung Park Scholarship annually.This show is also available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented podcast and webcast available wherever you get your podcasts as well as YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin. Its primary objective is to provide insight on the plethora of opportunities and possibilities in the commercial and private aviation as well as aerospace. Its executive producer, host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies regularly for personal and business. Navy Veteran Mickens' background includes executive roles for the last couple of decades with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. He also had all a 28-year broadcast journalism career that included working in 7 major television and radio markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Linkedin.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Directors for Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) who also is the Vice President of Global Sales and Inclusion for GGT Worldwise; and Rebecca (Becca) Greskoviak, the Scholarship and Fund Stewardship Coordinator for the EAA Aviation Foundation part of the Experimental Aircraft Association.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented podcast and webcast available wherever you get your podcasts as well as YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin. Its primary objective is to provide insight on the plethora of opportunities and possibilities in the commercial and private aviation as well as aerospace. Its executive producer, host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies regularly for personal and business. Navy Veteran Mickens' background includes executive roles for the last couple of decades with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. He also had all a 28-year broadcast journalism career that included working in 7 major television and radio markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Linkedin.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 certified instrument flight instructor who graduated from the United Airlines Aviate Academy. Prior to her flight training, Abby received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She actively volunteers for organizations like Sisters of the Skies, OBAP (the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals), and Women in Aviation International (WAI).Oded Vazquez, who is originally from Cuba started flying only a few years ago after she discovered it was something she could do for a career and had a passion for. She has her private pilots license and is currently working on her commercial license. Her day job is working as a successful real estate agent with the Nova Realty Group, a Redfin Partner in Miami. Oded has Bachelors in International Relations from Florida International University.Mariah Ervin is the youngest of the group and currently at student at Elizabeth City State University. She is very involved with the ECSU OBAP chapter and serves as their Director of Public Relations. Mariah has her private pilot certificate with an instrument rating and is now working on her commercial pilot certification.Captain Theresa Claiborne has a storied aviation career that began during ROTC in college and manifested into her becoming the first Black woman United States Air Force Pilot followed by 34 years as a United Airlines pilot flying all of the Boeing aircraft in its fleet. She most recently was the captain of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner which she did her “retirement” flight in with family and friends. Captain Claiborne was also the 2024 recipient of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Aviation Inspiration Award as part of AOPA Bob Hoover Trophy event honors and is a founding member of ‘Sisters of the Skies' an organization dedicated to furthering careers of aspiring young aviation professionals.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented podcast and webcast available wherever you get your podcasts as well as YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin. Its primary objective is to provide insight on the plethora of opportunities and possibilities in the commercial and private aviation as well as aerospace. Its executive producer, host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies regularly for personal and business. Navy Veteran Mickens' background includes executive roles for the last couple of decades with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. He also had all a 28-year broadcast journalism career that included working in 7 major television and radio markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Linkedin.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 locations and growing. I feel privileged knowing Kaye and being friends for nearly three decades. Even for me, the interview was very insightful, enlightening, and inspiring.Go Rentals, a family-owned business, was founded in 1995 by brothers Kaye and Kavous Gitibin to meet a clear need for a high-touch, quality vehicle rental service for discerning business and leisure travelers. Since its launch, Go Rentals has grown into a leading rental service company with unrivaled knowledge, experience, and passion for aviation and hospitality.Today, Go Rentals continues to cater to the needs of Guests as well as aviation, travel, and hospitality professionals, with an extraordinary level of personalized service, beautifully maintained vehicles, and a dedicated team who go to heroic lengths to make the travel experience enjoyable, memorable, and convenient.Service is Go Rentals passion. By fostering strong, meaningful relationships with clients and partners alike, Go Rentals has continued to expand its reach and reputation to airports, FBOs, world-class hotels and resorts nationwide. Go Rentals is committed to finding, training, and retaining the best talent in aviation, customer service, hospitality, and transportation, who share its company's core values and passion for always putting the client first.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented podcast and webcast available wherever you get your podcasts as well as YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin. It's primary objective is to provide insight on the plethora of opportunities and possibilities in the commercial and private aviation as well as aerospace. Its executive producer, host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies regularly for personal and business. Navy Veteran Mickens' background includes executive roles for the last couple of decades with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. He also had all a 28-year broadcast journalism career that included working in 7 major television and radio markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Linkedin.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Latinas in Aviation with a variety of activities and events for young Latinas and everyone in the community interested in aviation and aerospace.Joining me to share more details about the event and the museum are John McCaskill, Public Program Director for the College Park Aviation Museum; Kimbely Schwartz, Education Manager for the museum; Jacqueline Ruiz, CEO of JJR and founder of the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival brand; and Lourdes Tatiana Gonzalez, an airline Dispatch Supervisor.In addition to the particulars about the show, you will find my conversation with this inspiring team of aviation professionals enlightening, enjoyable, and engaging.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 current NASA Pathways interns Cedric Anderson at the Marshall Space Flight Center and Mercedes George at NASA's Johnson Space Center, as well as interns who are now full-time NASA employees, Jaden Chambers, a robotics engineer at the NASA Kennedy Space Center and SanJog Gururaj, a software engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta airports; and in addition to serving on numerous aviation industry boards and committees, was on the FAA Management Advisory Committee of the Transportation Research Board and the Board of Directors of JetBlue Airways. She has also been enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame.During our conversation, Angela offered mentoring advice to  aspiring young aviation professional Shauntel Clarke, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate student on the verge of graduating with a Master of Science degree in Aviation/Aerospace Operations, Management, and Sustainability from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona  Beach, Florida.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide. including the rewards and challenges of running to of the largest airport operations in the U.S., Miami International and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta airports, as well as serving as Director General of Airports Council International (ACI World).All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 ask, how soon can you be a guest on my show?Her awe-inspiring family aviation lineage along with her distinguished accomplishments in inflight catering and cabin crew member training will inspire anyone who likes cooking and traveling. Her extensive accomplishments range from world-class expertise in corporate inflight food service and corporate flight attendants services, to food safety management, handling, and mitigation. Paula is also the founder of Tastefully Yours Catering.DaVinci InFlight Training Institute covers everything from Culinary, Cabin Safety, and Elite Service Training, to Sommelier, Butler, and Aviation Security/Awareness Training. So again, if you have ever considered a career in catering for the private jet/business aviation industry, you'll want to hear all that Paula has to share. 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 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 aspect of this incredible event, the newest initiatives, and how WAI engages with current as well as prospective members.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 and CEO, Helicopter Association International (HAI); Gregory Brown, Director, Education & Training Services, HAI; Bailey Wood, Strategic Communications, HAI.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Sutherland, a Trip Service Specialist at Grandview Aviation who recently completed her Air Traffic Controller studies at the Community College of Baltimore County, and Mia Anderson, a 18-year old Private Pilot with both single engine land and glider certifications as well as the founder of the non-profit, Air Ambition.Moranda Reilly, Vice President of the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International; Project Manager, Data Comm Outreach, Metrics, and Benefits, Space & Airborne Systems, L3Harris TechnologiesKelly Murphy, Director of Communications, Editor-in-Chief of Aviation for Women and Aviation for Girls at Women in Aviation International.Katherine Turner, Assistant Principal, Stuart-Hobson Middle School, The Capital School Cluster.Ivon Aheart, Coordinator, Airlines for AmericaSanchia Rivera-Beckno, Regional Vice President of Operations, General Manager, Signature Flight Support, IADLisa Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Travel and Transportation, IdemiaMegan Brien, Manager, Meetings and Member Engagement, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)Megan Lundy, First Officer, PSA AirlinesMarcia Chin, Flight Attendant, PSA AirlinesJon Standley, Senior Manager Business Development, Missions Networks and Space & Airborne Systems, L3Harris TechnologiesAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Mobility with its 'Midnight' eVTOL aircraft currently in the flight testing phase towards passenger carrying FAA certification. With Archer being one of the leading Advance Air Mobility trailblazing companies, Billy shares his insight about its forward momentum in this surging segment of the aviation and aerospace industries, which translates into jobs, jobs, and more jobs in technology, design, air traffic management, and just about everything else that you can think of.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView AviationAnna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter AviationYarisse Adorno Oyola, Graduate Student, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Research AssistantShauntel Clarke, MS Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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.Given the great opportunities available in the industry today, it seemed more than appropriate and timely to check-in with the leadership and members of GLADA the Global Licensed Aircraft Dealers Association to get their perspective on this rewarding aviation career. A highlight was talking with  the two young aviation professionals about their budding careers and the paths they took to get where they currently are.Joining me were Christina Blair, Operating Director, GLADA; Gary Anzalone, GLADA Board Member and Co-founder as well as the Co-founder and Managing Director of Equus Global Aviation; Danielle McCauley, Sales Executive, Equus Global Aviation and GLADA member; and Mitchell Flinn, Flinn Aviation, and GLADA member.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 the Board; aspiring Grand Dame Sydney Bethea, flies with the Civil Air Patrol, is currently pursuing a commercial pilot rating; and aspiring Grand Dame Cherry Kan is a Flight Operations Technical Writer for a Part 135 operator and pursuing becoming a corporate pilot.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 CEODouglas Schwartz, NAHF Vice Chairman of the BoardAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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:Kelvin Mason, the General Manager of Delta Air Lines Propel Pilot Career PathwaysMartin Rottler, Manager of Pilot Development, PropelJackie Austin, Manager of Propel Company & AcademyRonald McKenzie, First Officer, Boeing 737, Delta Air LinesHemal Kataria, First Officer, Boeing 767/757, Delta Air LinesAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 of Tango Flight, Dan Weyant; the Vice President of Engineering Programs for Airbus Americas, Inc., John O'Leary; the Director of the Pryor High School Innovation Center; and an impressive former high school student and benefactor of Tango Flight who is currently a certified Airframe and Powerplant technician, Emily Moore.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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, Director of Education.My special guests were Refilwe Ledwaba an accomplished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot visiting all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa.Adriana Barragan, an aerospace engineer who is originally from Mexico, but is currently a Certified Flight Instructor flying in Savannah, Georgia.And, Paul Maloy, a former middle school teacher and currently the Director of Education at the EAA Youth Education Center located at the EAA Aviation Museum.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 being a professional pilot to corporate flight attendant training, aviation management and regulatory careers.Joining me for this enlightening conversation about their aviation career aspirations are:Tara Serocki, WCA Scholarship Recipient; Certified Flight Instructor, Oklahoma State University.Meagan Pravden, WCA Scholarship Recipient and Florida based Corporate Flight Attendant.Lorine Brouet, WCA Scholarship Recipient; Aspiring Corporate Flight Attendant.Cristina Estribi, WCA Scholarship Recipient and currently a senior studying Aviation Management at the Universidad Tecnologica in Panama City, Panama.Pamela Rose, WCA Scholarship Recipient; Corporate Flight Attendant.Jim Huntoon, WCA Scholarship Coordinator and Director of Fleet & MRO Partnerships for Viasat.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 aviation festival of sorts for young people and anyone interested in and fascinated by aviation to attend, get inspired, and be exposed to an infinite number of opportunities in aviation and aerospace. Of the over 800 exhibitors participating, please join my conversation with the following:Captain Patrick Burns, the Vice President of Flight Operations and the System Chief Pilot for Delta Air Lines.Michelle Hurdle, the Director of Workforce and Economic Development for Airbus Americas, Inc.Shalini Passales, the Enterprise Sales Manager, Global Sales, for Delta Air Lines.Nicole Jovicevic, the Early Career Program Manager for Airbus Americas, Inc.This extraordinary outdoor aviation extravaganza taking place Monday thru Sunday. July 24th thru the 30th will attract over 650,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world during that 7-day period, have over 10,000 airplanes fly-in, have 800 plus exhibitors on display, and have some 1,400 aviation STEM-centric forums and workshops.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 aviation STEM-centric forums and workshops.Telling us about what to expect are: Dick Knapinski, the Director of Communications for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)Paul Maloy, the Director of Education, EAA Youth Education Center, Experimental Aircraft AssociationAlyssa Horpedahl, Program Manager, EAA Youth Education Center, Experimental Aircraft AssociationDanielle Schmick, Program Manager, AeroEducate, Experimental Aircraft AssociationAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 and technology disciplines this almost hidden New York gem offers. My guests included:Sharon DeVivo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Board of Trustees Member, at Vaughn CollegeChaundra Daniels, Director of Career Services, and Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion CommitteeMaria Fajardo is majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology and Avionics with a minor in Air Traffic Control.Joshua Harripaul is studying Aviation Maintenance to get his Aircraft and Powerplant (A&P) certification along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is on track to become a professional pilot.Boyuan Chen has a Bachelors Degree in Airport Management and in addition to pursuing his Masters, is also studying for his Aircraft and Powerplant certification.Jewel Fletcher who is also on track to become a professional pilot is pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Sciences.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 say: Young Park, the Founder and Executive Chef of First ChimeJean-Pierre Giron, the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of The Art of Cooking LLC, AOC Inflight Catering.Steve Sipprell, the founder of STEVIE's Inflight; Black Heart Coffee Co, GOODWIN's Restaurants Chicago.John Detloff, the Chief Operations Officer, DaVinci Training Institute.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 OperationThomas King, President, LuftKing AeroSolutions, Retired Captain, U.S. Coast GuardHis son, Captain Jared King, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Deputy Director, Acquisition Programs; Chief of Aviation Acquisition; Assistant Program Executive Officer.Dennis Hayes, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Aircraft Owner and OperatorHis son, Austin Hayes, Professional Pilot for a Part 135 Charter Operator, Lear 45 and 75All 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 regulatory landscape from top agency officials and business intelligence to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. We'll talk about the planned agenda that will tackle timely topics including public charter, aviation infrastructure, illegal charter mitigation, and FAA Reauthorization, to help Part 135 operators address today's challenges while leveraging tomorrow's opportunities. Plan to join air charter community leaders and government decision makers to advance your acumen, strategy, and connections.Providing us with a detailed preview co-hosted by NATA's Jillian Williams are:Alan Stephens, NATA Vice President, Regulatory AffairsDavid Thompson Norton, JD, MBA, ATP,  Partner and Head of Aviation Practice, Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley, & Norton, LLPAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Gilbert is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science at Rocky Mountain College in Montana.Kaylin Leake is currently in the Aviation Maintenance Program at the University of the District of Columbia Community College.Clint Ngwa is planning to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.Shae Stonemeier is a second time scholarship recipient and is currently enrolled at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana pursuing a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Liyat Tsehai is planning to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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, Leonardo Helicopters AW139 Type Rating Flight Training Course scholarship winners:Elizabeth Vavashe, Professional Helicopter Pilot, ZimbabweAdele Dobler, Helicopter Captain, Everett AviationSara Stanford, Professional Helicopter Pilot, Heli ChicagoMichael Cooper, Manager, External Relations, Leonardo Helicopters, PhiladelphiaFallon Blattner, UH-60 Helicopter Captain, Bluesky Helicopters, Brackett Field AirportBlair Payton, Lead Helicopter Pilot, Executive Jet Management; Chairman, Eastern Region Helicopter CouncilAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 AviationJackelynne Silva-Martinez, Artemis Mission Integrator, NASA Johnson Space CenterTracie Carwile, VP Global Sales & Inclusion, Global/Ground TransportVeronica Velasquez, Professional Pilot, Right Rudder Aero, LLCKizna Loosle, First Officer, Southwest Airlines, Las Vegas BasedLiz Davidson, Professional Pilot, A&P IA, Lake Clark Air Service, AlaskaAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 with providing an overview of Purdue University's School of Aviation & Transportation Technology are:Nicolas Shelton who wears at least three hats as Senior Vice President, Public Relations for Purdue Aviation Day, President of Aviation Ambassadors, and Vice President of the Aviation Technology Student Council.Stephanie Brown, Program Manager, Aviation SafetyAll 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 moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Oshinuga, founder, owner, and chief pilot of Air Oshi based in Temecula, California, competed in his first US National Aerobatic Championships when he was 24, followed by the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada at 25. By the time he was 27, he made his airshow performing debut at the Miramar Air Show, and soon after, became the first Black pilot to perform aerobatics in the Arctic Circle.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast that provides insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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.exchange/ccrew-2023-registrationIt is a Cabin Crewmember Resource Exchange Workshop that will cover everything from being new to the industry and mentoring programs, to professional networking etiquette and protocols for success and business aviation catering.Experienced aviation professionals, some of the best in the business with lead informative and enlightening sessions about the Corporate Flight Attendant profession. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes executive roles over the last 17 years 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); Al Hardy, the CEO of Career Xpl; and Emily Daniel, an AG pilot with Wings Aerial Applicators.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes executive roles over the last 17 years 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 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 Masters of Science in Space Architecture program and Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture. Dr. Bannova earned her PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg, Sweden.My guests backgrounds: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 Science Degree from North Carolina A&T State University, and received his doctorate from the University of Tennessee Space InstituteClare Luckey works in NASA's Mission Analysis and Integrated Assessments (MAIA), and is a member of the Mars Architecture Team at the Johnson Space Center, Houston. She received her Bachelors of Science in Space Weather Engineering from the University of Michigan and her Masters in Space Architecture from the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston.Dr. Olga Bannova, a Research Professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, is the Director of the world's only Masters of Science in Space Architecture program and Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture. Dr. Bannova earned her PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg, Sweden.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career oriented webcast/podcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. It's host and moderator Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes 17 years in aviation advocacy 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Engineering.My guests backgrounds:Clare Luckey works in NASA's Mission Analysis and Integrated Assessments (MAIA), and is a member of the Mars Architecture Team at the Johnson Space Center, Houston. She received her Bachelors of Science in Space Weather Engineering from the University of Michigan and her Masters in Space Architecture from the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston.Dr. Olga Bannova, a Research Professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, is the Director of the world's only Masters of Science in Space Architecture program and Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture. Dr. Bannova earned her PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg, Sweden.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 Science Degree from North Carolina A&T State University, and received his doctorate from the University of Tennessee Space InstituteAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career oriented webcast/podcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. It's host and moderator Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes 17 years in aviation advocacy 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Space Architecture at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He earned Bachelor Degrees from Morehouse College and Georgia Tech; has a Master of Science Degree from North Carolina A&T State University, and received his doctorate from the University of Tennessee Space InstituteClare Luckey works in NASA's Mission Analysis and Integrated Assessments (MAIA), and is a member of the Mars Architecture Team at the Johnson Space Center, Houston. She received her Bachelors of Science in Space Weather Engineering from the University of Michigan and her Masters in Space Architecture from the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston.Dr. Olga Bannova, a Research Professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, is the Director of the world's only Masters of Science in Space Architecture program and Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture. Dr. Bannova earned her PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg, Sweden.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career oriented webcast/podcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. It's host and moderator Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes 17 years in aviation advocacy 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 notable astronauts including Dr. Bernard Harris, Frederick Gregory, and Charles Bolden.Coming from very humble beginnings, Sharon McDougle went from suiting up Air Force SR-71 and U-2 pilots to becoming the first African American Crew Escape Equipment Crew Chief during the Space Shuttle era, and eventually first African American manager of the CEE department in 2004.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes executive roles over the last 17 years 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 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 professional pilots, but what all three have in common is their passion for flying and shared experiences of learning how.Abigail Dang, a 20 year old Commercially Rated Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor  who currently qualified to teach instrument and multi-engine flight instruction at Barber's Point Flight School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Liberty University online while training and flight instructing.Abby Awosanya, in her mid-twenties, has her Commercial Pilot Rating, and is currently in flight training at the United Aviate Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Maryland of several aviation associations including the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Sisters of the Skies, and Women in Aviation International.Kine Paulsen, the author of Demystiflying, currently a student pilot, decided to write a book based on her experiences of wanting to make a dream from childhood, a reality as an adult. Her primary goal with the book is to help those who know absolutely nothing about aviation, understand it better and get the most out of their flight training and pursuit of a pilot's license. Kine has a Master of Science Degree in Integrated Marketing/Digital Marketing from New York 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. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 yearsDianne Bond,  Bella Vie Photo, is one of a few professional female aerial photographers and has been shooting from helicopters for nearly 20 years.Chris Rose, Senior Photographer, AOPA, transitioned from a long stint as a freelance photographer to aerial photography specializing in air to air since 2008.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career oriented webcast live-streamed weekly providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 FoundationMike Adamson, President and CEO of the Aircraft Electronics AssociationMargaret Brill, Director of the EAA Aviation FoundationGlenn Cudaback, Membership Manager for the Air Traffic Control AssociationAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career oriented webcast live-streamed and providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. It's host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. Mickens' 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 radio and television broadcast journalism career working in seven major television markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 Directorate at the NASA Johnson Space Center; and Marlyse Reeves, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, CSAIL, MERS Group, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media Group YouTube channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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; Jim Cooling, Founder and Managing Director, Cooling & Herbers, P.C., aircraft owner and active private pilot; and Loretta Alkalay, Adjunct Professor, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, drone owner and operator.'All Things Aviation & Aerospace' is hosted by Vince Mickens, a long time private pilot who flies frequently for business as well as personal and whose background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career that spanned seven major television and radio markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media Group YouTube channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 roundtable discussion are Dakota Foster, currently a First Officer at Republic Airways and a 2017 graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Devon Christner, a senior at the West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Caitlin Fueling a recent graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, Founder & CEO of Private Air Media is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media Group YouTube channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 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 aspiring aviators as well as the head of flight operations and safety was simply amazing. Besides this webcast being quite informative and providing insight on yet another path to becoming a professional aviator, it was very uplifting and inspiring.In addition to Refilwe Ledwaba, my RedTail Flight Academy guests included Tanya Austin, Operations and Safety Manager; Mya Coley, Certified Flight Instructor and Program Manager Assistant; Mischa Harrigan, a Scholarship Recipient, Engineering Major, and a Private Pilot working on her Instrument Rating; and Marvin Mungo, a Scholarship Recipient, Real Estate Agent  and a Student Pilot.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media Group YouTube channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

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 technology globally for air charter professionals including air charter operators, brokers, and FBO's. It's products/services include Avinode which connects brokers and operators internationally; schedaero, bringing aircraft operations together in one place to facilitate scheduling, quoting, invoicing, flight and duty logging, etc.; and Paynode for tracking, consolidating, and securing payments.Interested in working at Avinode Group? As a whole, 'Noders' as they are known as, are "a passionate, sort of goofy, and a generally down-to-earth crew". They pride themselves in "having and open and collaborative work culture that empowers every single person to come forward with new ideas and see them to fruition".All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.

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 Johnson, a Certified Flight Instructor at the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation.The Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) is an aviation scholarship for a three-week introductory flight program at various colleges and universities across the country.   The primary objectives of the flight school are to ensure selected students understand the pathway to becoming an Air Force rated officer, and to aid the increase of an individual's Pilot Candidate Selection Method score with the completion of up to 15 flight hours.AFHA pairs unaffiliated youth and cadets nominated by USAFA and AFROTC with Total Force Officers who provide aviation career broadening and mentorship about the various aviation professions and career fields that can be potential pathways to achieving their goals.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.

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 him at GE Aviation upon graduation; and Sabrina Duprey, who is currently flight instructing at Vincennes while working on her bachelors at Purdue University after completing the flight training program and earning an associate degree from Vincennes; and to give us the details, you'll also meet Mike Gehrich, Vincennes University's Director of Aviation; as well as Corey Sharp, the Director of Statewide Partnerships for Purdue Polytechnic and Vincennes University.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.

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 application.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.

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 Steve Gustafson, left wing and one of the founders; Bryan Regan, right wing; and Jimmy Fordham, slot.  Learn about what it takes to be a successful aerobatic performer and demonstrating flight maneuvers as a team.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.

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 the industry and what all is involved in flying in a gondola pumping hot air into a 100,000+ cubic foot balloon.Meet Tarp, the owner of Head Balloons, a Commercial Lighter-than-Air pilot, and an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative; Mitch Loiselle, also a Commercially rated Lighter-than-Air pilot; and his son, James Loiselle a hot air balloon student pilot. It may be one of the most unique and interesting flying conversations you'll ever experience.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His 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.