Females in Aviation, Past & Present
by Karen Hawkins
Retired corporate pilot, Karen Hawkins, interviews females in aviation including: corporate pilots, airline pilots, bush pilots, private pilots, crop dusters, air traffic controllers, aircraft mechanics, balloon pilots, scenic-tour pilots, female-pilot organizations, flight schools, scholarships, mentors, etc.
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Episodes
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SISTERS OF THE SKIES a.k.a BLACK BUTTERFLIES
This discussion includes the views of three airline pilots/cofounders of the Sisters of the Skies a.k.a. Black Butterflies Facebook page: Stephanie Mitchell-Smith Gulley, Kim McCommon & Tomica Adams. Most members of this group are also affiliated with the OBAP-Organization of Black Aerospace...
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Melany Arlene Rosales
As a foster child, Melany Rosales had little hope of finding wherewithal for a higher education. A high-school aviation program and one dedicated mentor changed all of that for her. And Melany didn't forget it. As co-founder of Beacon For Teens (www.beacon14s.org) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Melany…
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Females In Aviation 1-Year Anniversary Podcast
This is a celebration and review of the show's first 24 episodes. Brief excerpts from each show will help you to remember--or hear for the first time--a sampling of the episode's content. If any pique your interest, you can find the complete episodes at www.femalesinaviation.com. They are also...
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A Chick in the Cockpit, My Life Up in the Air
Erika Armstrong, author of "A Chick in the Cockpit", shares her experiences as an airline pilot and, perhaps more importantly, how she was forced to draw on the strengths developed in that career to manage the unexpected turbulence in her personal life.
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Moriah Graham, Delaware's Youngest African American Female Pilot
Moriah Graham shares the story of her journey to becoming the first African-American Air-Force JROTC cadet to earn a private pilot's license in the state of Delaware. That she persevered through adversity where other's might have quit, serves as an inspiration to young people everywhere. Every...
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Tagrid Akesheh, First Jordanian Female Airline Pilot
Around the same time Emily Howell was working her way into becoming the first female airline pilot in the U.S., Tag Akesheh was breaking similar barriers in Jordan. Her trials and tribulations would have made quitters of many...but Tag endured. Listen to her inspiring story of fortitude and learn...
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Paragliding with Adel Honti of Hungary
If you dream of flying, but struggle with the high cost of traditional aviation, tune in to hear how you can become part of an amazing community of aviators and experience, perhaps, the most exhilarating flying ever!
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Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW)
iWOAW has a concise mission statement...achieve Gender Balance in aviation. Listen in to hear Mireille Goyer explain her unique plan. If you are already a pilot, learn how you--or your organization--can help and how, in doing so, you will be eligible to win amazing prizes like Apple Watches or...
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UNMANNED PASSENGER FLIGHTS are already occurring on a regular basis!
Though you may not be aware of it, UNMANNED FLIGHTS have been occurring regularly for a number of years. Without even knowing it, you may actually have been a passenger on such a flight. In this episode your host, Karen Hawkins, conducts interviews with thirteen aviation professionals--some named...
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Casey Grant, Stars in the Sky
Casey Grant, who served 35 years with Delta Airlines, was among the first of the African-American flight attendants. In this interview, she shares a sampling of the trials and tribulations that were endured, the trails that were blazed and the bridges that were built. She also tells us how to...
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISWAP aka ISA+21)
ISWAP, an organization for Part-121 women airline pilots, welcomes new members to join in the camaraderie of their group with a conference that convenes annually. Meeting destinations alternate between a U.S. location and an international location. In addition to fun activities and professional...
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Debbie Travis King Flies COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE'S B29 & B24
Debbie Travis King shares the events that led her to become the first woman to fly B29s since the two WASPs who flew them during WWII. Hear the amusing story of how and why Brigadier General Paul Tibbets came to select two women--Didi Moorman and Dora Dougherty--to fly the B29. Its a story you...
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Lara Gaerte, Master Flight Instructor
Is flight instructing a viable career option...or merely a stepping stone to other pilot positions? What might be done to generate more respect--and income--for the professional flight instructor. Lara Gaerte, instructor at Century Aviation at DeKalb County Airport in Auburn Indiana, gives her...
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Fatima Shafi, Former Pakistan Air Force Officer, Current Express Jet Pilot
In this candid discussion, Fatima shares her experiences of being in the non-traditional roll of supervising men in the Pakistani Air Force and explains how that experience brought her to come to the United States to learn to fly. Through her own fortitude, and with the help of a loving and...
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International Women's Air & Space Museum (IWASM)
Learn about the history and on-going mission of this unique museum. Hear about some unusual exhibits as well as some amazing out-reach programs. This wonderful museum is not limited to female pilots; it also features exhibits and information on female air traffic controllers, mechanics and flight...
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Things Kids Say to Lady Pilots
Lighten up and get ready to chuckle as 17 Ladies--and one young boy--share amusing stories about kids' perspectives on female pilots! Aviation humor that's sure to elicit a laugh.
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Susan Papp Miller, Former Navy P-3 Pilot
Think you need to be some kind of super-being to succeed as a military pilot? Think again! Listen in as Susan, a Motivator Extraordinaire, convinces you that you CAN do it! Whether you are just dreaming of a flying career, or in the midst of one and struggling with confidence issues, Susan just...
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Heather Ford, Bush Pilot
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a Bush Pilot, you won't want to miss this interview with Heather Ford as she tells her amazing story about flying the Australian Outback.
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Helena Reidemar, Delta Pilot.
Delta pilot Helena Reidemar is the first woman in history to receive ALPA's highest honor, the AIR SAFETY AWARD. All will be inspired by her amazing story. Aspiring female pilots will learn how to save thousands of dollars on flight training expenses. Pilot moms will be comforted to hear how…
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#8 Women in Aviation International, Dr. Peggy Chabrian
Women In Aviation International is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women (and men) who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. Hear about their amazing...
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Women in Corporate Aviation Scholarships, Stacey Kotrla
Women In Corporate Aviation Organization has 10 scholarships and, as of this interview, fewer than that number of applicants. In this podcast, Stacey Kotrla describes each scholarship in detail. There scholarships for pilots, flight attendants, dispatchers, mechanics and management. Advancing...
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The Ninety-Nines Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots
Jacque Boyd, long time Ninety-Nine member and co-chair of the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, tells you everything you need to know to become a member and qualify for amazing scholarships and mentoring. Even student pilots shouldn't wait to join as they can qualify for scholarships too!...
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Mary Latimer & Tamara Latimer Griffith - GIFT Academy
Mary Latimer is a woman who, when she didn't like the ratio of male-to-female pilots in the world, put together a plan and did something about it. She established GIFT Academy...a place where females can get a week of FREE flight instruction--you pay only a nominal fee for aircraft and fuel--in…
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American Airlines Pilot, Juliet Grant Lindrooth
In this interview with Juliet Grant Lindrooth, whose heart beats to the tune of an aircraft engine, learn how to have a successful career as an airline pilot and still raise your own children. Hear about an aspect of retirement planning you may have overlooked. And know that there is hope for...
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Melinda Walton of Adirondack Flying Service
Embry Riddle graduate, Melinda Walton, paid her dues with years of flight instructing before moving into the airlines. Furloughed just after the 911 downturn, this stay-at-home mom was faced with the toughest decision of her life when she got the call-back six years later. Melinda now flies…
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EMS Helicopter Pilot, Ife Caldwell
How does a military, Dental Hygentist--who never gave a thought to becoming a pilot--wind up behind the controls of an EMS Helicopter? How did she manage the roadblocks related to both gender and racial discrimination? Hear about a day in the life of Ife Caldwell and how she balances her…
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Corporate Pilot, Wendy Bradbury Paver
In this inaugural episode retired corporate pilot, Karen Hawkins, interviews current corporate pilot Wendy Bradbury-Paver. Learn about the joys and pitfalls of women in corporate aviation, what has changed in twenty years...and what has not. Hear how one woman deals with the gender issues...
About this show
Retired corporate pilot, Karen Hawkins, interviews females in aviation including: corporate pilots, airline pilots, bush pilots, private pilots, crop dusters, air traffic controllers, aircraft mechanics, balloon pilots, scenic-tour pilots, female-pilot organizations, flight schools, scholarships, mentors, etc.
Hosted by
Karen Hawkins