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Welcome to Chopper Talk! A series where Devin Bowen shares the helicopter world with you. Through discussions from a variety of different people in the helicopter and aviation industry. Thank you for listening and we are so excited to have you with us on this podcast and learn about the Ins and Outs of the aviation world, seen from people who live it.

Devin Bowen


    • Apr 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ranking Helicopter Pilot Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 41:39


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk ( A Helicopter Podcast) I go through and rank all the helicopter pilot jobs. A fun summer episode. Let me know if you agree with the rankings!Full Chopper talk Episodes on Youtube, Spotify and Apple podcast!Follow on Instagram and Facebook for more!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/devin.bowen.946Instagram https://www.instagram.com/choppertalk_podcast/Email- Pilottime@devibowen.com

    Learning How To Fly AIRPLANES at 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 72:14


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk ( A Helicopter Podcast) I sit down with Brennan Fletcher. Brennan is a commercial airplane pilot who is about to take his CFI checkride. We talk about working at an airport, learning how to fly planes, how to survive flight school and what a career in fixed wing aviation looks like!

    Texas, Georgia, Australia, 3 Helicopter Crashes + More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 46:12


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk ( A Helicopter Podcast) I cover some recent accidents in the helicopter world. They are always terrible and tragic but we can learn from them and that is the goal. Also in this solo episode I update everyone on my upcoming personal life changes as well as more news around the industry. Full Chopper talk Episodes on Youtube, Spotify and Apple podcast!Follow on Instagram and Facebook for more!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/devin.bowen.946Instagram https://www.instagram.com/choppertalk_podcast/Email- Pilottime@devibowen.com

    Swedish Flight Attendant Turned Helicopter Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 73:54


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk ( A Helicopter Podcast) I Sit Down With Mɪᴄʜᴇʟʟᴇ ᴀsᴛᴇʀɢᴀʀᴅ. Michelle originally started working as a flight attendant in Sweden but after being accepted into a government paid helicopter program, she took her love of aviation into the pilot's seat!

    FAA Helicopter Pilot Examiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 79:12


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk ( A Helicopter Podcast) I Sit Down With Heather Howley. Heather started Independent Helicopter in her 20's and has grown it to be one of the largest helicopter companies in the northeast United States. Among her business success, heather also works as an FAA pilot examiner with the ability to issue pilots licenses to all levels of helicopter pilots. Heather shares her personal stories including her highs and lows and the setbacks she has had in the industry.

    Dually Rated, 21 Year Old Flight Instructor Talks About Going To Embry Riddle, Learning To Fly Helicopters, Being A Young Female Pilot and More!…

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 60:17


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk, I sit Down with Sabrina Johnson. Who is a helicopter and airplane pilot from Newyork. After going to Embry Riddle, Sabrina has worked as a flight instructor teaching people to fly airplanes and is now moving onto the regional airlines. Having her fair share of setbacks and discrimination, Sabrina is a hilaoursly smart aviator. Her stories will be sure to make you laugh.

    Failing Check-Rides, Sexualized As A Female Pilot, Starting An Ice Cream Company. Chopper Talk 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 59:32


    Hey! In this episode of Chopper Talk (A Helicopter Podcast), I sit Down with Christina Jorgensen. Who is a female helicopter pilot originally from Denmark. After starting an Ice Cream company and then moving to NYC, Christina decided to become a helicopter pilot. While less than 10 percent of all helicopter pilots being females, Christina speaks to her experience being in the minority and how the industry has treated her.

    Ghost of KYIV, Snake Island, Utah Black Hawk Crash, World War 3? | Chopper Talk 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 27:24


    In this episode of Chopper Talk (A Helicopter Podcast) we discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict and some of the stories emerging from it. From the fighter jet pilot who allegedly took out 6 Russian aircraft on the first day of war, to the Soldiers of snake island who showed incredible bravery, the Antonov An 225 (the world largest plane) being destroyed in the battle and more!

    Emergency Medicine in the back of a Helicopter | Jens story working for Air Methods | Chopper Talk 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 72:49


    In this episode of Chopper Talk (A Helicopter Podcast), Jen shares her incredible background from working on a college ground ambulance as a paramedic to getting her nursing degree with a specialty in ECMO. Now working as an education leader and flight nurse, helping to train over 1,500 medical professionals for the largest Helicopter EMS provider in the country. Jen shares her stories working for Air Methods that will give you chills. Chopper talk is available on Youtube, Apple Podcast and Spotify Podcast!

    From Alaskan Ski Patroller to Helicopter Pilot | Chopper Talk 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 65:20


    In this episode of Chopper Talk ( A Helicopter Podcast), Ben Tells his insane stories of working in Alaska as a ski patroller and the life saving efforts he made on Denali Mountain, to eventually wanting to switch roles and become a helicopter pilot. From Alyeska Alaska, To Kona Hawaii, To Oregon and now NewYork, Ben has been a lot of things with a lot of experience.

    From A Cage Fighter to A Helicopter Pilot | Chopper Talk 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 53:45


    The Second Episode of Chopper Talk! In this one I talk with Nick who went from cage fighting, to Emergency Medical Service to finally becoming a Helicopter Pilot. Nick's journey into aviation came from his fiance who suggested the career change after watching a movie and that was the spark that he needed to jump ship and throw himself into aviation. Nick has worked in flight instruction and has amassed over 1500 flight hours and is taking the next big leap into a different job!Chopper talk is a series where Devin Bowen shares the helicopter world with you. Through discussions from a variety of different people in the industry. Thank you for listening through and we are so excited to have you on this journey as we grow this channel and learn about the ins and outs of the aviation world, seen from the people who live it.

    How Bob Became a 70 Year Old Helicopter Pilot | Chopper Talk 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 71:55


    The First Episode of Chopper Talk! In this one I talk with Bob Dillion (Yes that is his actual name). After serving in the military for over 20 years and working as a professor, Bob decided to spend his retirement learning to fly. A dream since childhood. He has undergone setbacks such as a 5 way heart bypass surgery and yet he prevailed and is living his best life with his new license. Listen to Bob and I talk through his journey and the struggles he had learning to fly with an instructor 50 years his junior.

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