From Au Pair to Airshow Pilot | Ireland News

Captain Katie Hogan soared over 40,000 cheering spectators at the Bray Air Display in her ATR72-600, flying faster than 240 mph with precision and grace. What made this flight special? It wasn’t just the adrenaline—it was the rare chance to see fans up close from the cockpit, even spotting buoys marking the path. Hogan, a training captain since 2021, shares how her aviation journey began unexpectedly as an au pair in Sardinia, where a casual flight invitation sparked a lifelong passion. She aced all her exams in Italian before returning to Ireland to fly. Off the tarmac, she’s a triathlete competing in national races, including the grueling Lost Sheep half Iron-Man. From administrative role to skybound hero, Hogan’s story is one of grit, surprise, and soaring achievement—made even sweeter by her parents’ surprise on her first commercial flight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/144b2e1efaf09729