Helicopters, AI & High-Stakes Confidence - Erin Mealor

Helicopter pilot Erin Mealor spends her days landing on moving ships off the coast of Western Australia which is one of the most challenging flying environments in the country. But what’s just as fascinating is how fast technology is reshaping the cockpit.In this episode, Erin takes us inside the world of marine pilot transfers, the shift from hands-on flying to advanced autopilot systems, and what happens when the computer can fly with more precision than you can.We talk about the tension every modern worker is feeling:How do you embrace tech that keeps you safer and sharper… without letting your core skills get rusty?Erin also shares:• How she broke into helicopter aviation (and why the first 500 hours matter)• The surprising pathways for women entering the industry• What it’s really like training Gen Z cadets• Why representation still lags and what needs to shift• The role AI could play in future aircraft safety and emergency response• The moment she knew she was meant to flyWhether you’re curious about aviation, obsessed with emerging tech, or just love hearing from women rewriting industries — this conversation will have you looking at the sky differently.Femmebot is hosted by Catherine Stone and Clare Alstin, powered by Crybaby — conversations with the women building our tech future.