EPISODE · Nov 29, 2021 · 1H 53M
Flight 95 - Correcting Nicely
from Squawk Ident - an Aviation Podcast · host Av8rTony
recorded on 25NOV2021 Welcome aboard Flight 95 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Correcting Nicely. On today’s flight I have the honor in speaking with an aviator that is starting his transition to retirement in the airline industry. He is a retired USAF Lt. Colonel with flight experience in T38s, B52s, and the B1b. His airline career started in 1999 flying B737s, and currently he finds himself on the A320 family of aircraft at “Legacy Airlines”. Captain David Ortiz joins us to discuss his journey in aviation, his transition towards retirement, and he shares a few fantastic stories along the way. All this and more onboard Flight 95 of the Squawk Ident podcast. references: American Airlines GSW Training Department has launched a "Kid's Bike for Christmas" Drive IF YOU LIVE LOCAL AND WANT TO DELIVER DIRECTLY: Bikes can be dropped off at the Flight Academy. Text Lori Cline at 336-337-3157 or Denise Parker 817-657-1035 or Kriste Ruhland 817-455-9071 with your ETA and they will assist you. IF YOU’RE NOT LOCAL BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE: (Options 1) * Send a check made out to Kriste Ruhland with Bike Drive in the Memo field. We will either purchase a bike or use the money buy bike helmets and locks. (Option 2) * You can order bikes directly from Amazon or elsewhere online and have them shipped to Denise Parker Use the address below for either option: American Airlines Flight Academy Attn: Denise Parker or Kriste Ruhland (as appropriate) 4601 Highway 360, MD 863 Ft Worth, TX 76155 All bikes will be delivered to 3 charities on December 18th, 2021. Help us make the holidays a little brighter for the DFW kids who could never dream of getting a bike for Christmas! Anyone can participate! Now, let’s inundate the Academy with bicycles! THANK YOU! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. visit SemperFiFund.org today chapters: [02:07] Kid's Bikes for Christmas Fund [04:28] introduction to Captain David Ortiz [07:55] ReAssignments [12:55] Dave's Journey Begins [20:46] Operation Close Up [25:26] the USAF Academy Experience [33:10] Commissioned Officer [40:00] the B1b Lancer & Red Flag Operation [49:22] intermission [49:30] from Flight Deck to Langley AFB [57:00] the Transition to Civilian Pilot Jobs [1:11:52] Jets-4-Jobs [1:19:00] Q + A with the Captain [1:27:30] I'm Done For Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Follow, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Copyright © Squawk Ident 2021, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2021, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License
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recorded on 25NOV2021 Welcome aboard Flight 95 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Correcting Nicely. On today’s flight I have the honor in speaking with an aviator that is starting his transition to retirement in the airline industry. He is a retired USAF Lt. Colonel with flight experience in T38s, B52s, and the B1b. His airline career started in 1999 flying B737s, and currently he finds himself on the A320 family of aircraft at “Legacy Airlines”. Captain David Ortiz joins us to discuss his journey in aviation, his transition towards retirement, and he shares a few fantastic stories along the way. All this and more onboard Flight 95 of the Squawk Ident podcast. references: American Airlines GSW Training Department has launched a "Kid's Bike for Christmas" Drive IF YOU LIVE LOCAL AND WANT TO DELIVER DIRECTLY: Bikes can be dropped off at the Flight Academy. Text Lori Cline at 336-337-3157 or Denise Parker 817-657-1035 or Kriste Ruhland 817-455-9071 with your ETA and they will assist you. IF YOU’RE NOT LOCAL BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE: (Options 1) * Send a check made out to Kriste Ruhland with Bike Drive in the Memo field. We will either purchase a bike or use the money buy bike helmets and locks. (Option 2) * You can order bikes directly from Amazon or elsewhere online and have them shipped to Denise Parker Use the address below for either option: American Airlines Flight Academy Attn: Denise Parker or Kriste Ruhland (as appropriate) 4601 Highway 360, MD 863 Ft Worth, TX 76155 All bikes will be delivered to 3 charities on December 18th, 2021. Help us make the holidays a little brighter for the DFW kids who could never dream of getting a bike for Christmas! Anyone can participate! Now, let’s inundate the Academy with bicycles! THANK YOU! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. visit SemperFiFund.org today chapters: [02:07] Kid's Bikes for Christmas Fund [04:28] introduction to Captain David Ortiz [07:55] ReAssignments [12:55] Dave's Journey Begins [20:46] Operation Close Up [25:26] the USAF Academy Experience [33:10] Commissioned Officer [40:00] the B1b Lancer & Red Flag Operation [49:22] intermission [49:30] from Flight Deck to Langley AFB [57:00] the Transition to Civilian Pilot Jobs [1:11:52] Jets-4-Jobs [1:19:00] Q + A with the Captain [1:27:30] I'm Done For Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Follow, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Copyright © Squawk Ident 2021, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2021, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License
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