The Warrior Mindset of Flying the A-10 Warthog: Tammy Barlette

In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René talks with Tammy Barlette, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who spent the highlight of her career flying the A-10 Warthog. From missions overseas to training the next generation of pilots, Tammy shares what it really takes to strap into a jet that’s built for combat and carry the responsibility of protecting lives on the ground.Tune in as they discuss:Tammy’s journey into the cockpit of the A-10 Warthog.The emotional and mental toll of flying combat missions.Why situational awareness and decision-making under pressure are critical skills.How resilience, emotional intelligence, and risk-taking shaped her career.The advice she gives to aspiring fighter pilots and aviators.Tammy’s career offers a rare look inside the world of combat aviation and the personal discipline it demands. Her path shows how resilience, awareness, and decisiveness are built in high-pressure environments and carried forward into leadership. Whether you’re navigating your own course or guiding a team on the ground, her perspective brings clarity to what it takes to succeed in aviation.About Tammy BarletteTammy Barlette, a US Air Force fighter pilot, retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel and became a professional speaker. In addition to speaking she devoted the last 6 plus years to studying mental performance training, shifting the content from elite athletics into aviation and beyond. In 2022 she founded Crosscheck Mental Performance Training, a business that offers online mental performance training courses specifically tailored for aviators and business professionals. Tammy also has a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, is the mother of three and is married to a US Federal Agent.https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybarlette/ https://www.facebook.com/tammybarlette/ https://www.instagram.com/tammybarlette/Thanks for tuning into the show! Subscribe so you don’t miss future stories from women shaping the skies. If you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. It’s one of the best ways to help us grow the Fly Girls’ Guide community! https://weareflygirls.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflygirls/ https://www.instagram.com/weareflygirls_ https://www.facebook.com/weareflygirls https://www.youtube.com/@weareflygirls Connect with UsSubscribe to the show so you don’t miss future stories from women shaping the skies. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. It’s one of the best ways to help us grow the Fly Girls’ Guide community! https://weareflygirls.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflygirls/ https://www.instagram.com/weareflygirls_ https://www.facebook.com/weareflygirls https://www.youtube.com/@weareflygirls