All Things Aviation & Aerospace

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting and touring the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute which is adjacent to the Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport. Besides being impressed with what I saw at this state of the art cabin crew member professional training facility, I had an enlightening sidebar conversation with Paula Kraft that made me ask, how soon can you be a guest on my show?Her awe-inspiring family aviation lineage along with her distinguished accomplishments in inflight catering and cabin crew member training will inspire anyone who likes cooking and traveling. Her extensive accomplishments range from world-class expertise in corporate inflight food service and corporate flight attendants services, to food safety management, handling, and mitigation. Paula is also the founder of Tastefully Yours Catering.DaVinci InFlight Training Institute covers everything from Culinary, Cabin Safety, and Elite Service Training, to Sommelier, Butler, and Aviation Security/Awareness Training. So again, if you have ever considered a career in catering for the private jet/business aviation industry, you'll want to hear all that Paula has to share. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Looking for career opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace? Join me as we share a detailed overview of the Women in Aviation International 2024 conference taking place March 21-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida are Lynda Coffman, the newly selected CEO of Women in Aviation International (WAI), and Stephanie Kenyon, recently promoted to the position of WAI's COO. In addition to hearing Lynda's vision for WAI, the three of us will talk about every aspect of this incredible event, the newest initiatives, and how WAI engages with current as well as prospective members.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Everything you have ever wanted to know about the helicopter industry with 60 plus helicopters on display along with over 600 helicopter industry exhibitors. has gotten even better. The Helicopter Association International has evolved into the Vertical Aviation International. To talk about Heli-Expo in detail are my guests James Viola, President and CEO, Helicopter Association International (HAI); Gregory Brown, Director, Education & Training Services, HAI; Bailey Wood, Strategic Communications, HAI.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

I had the pleasure of spending the day at one of the many 'Girls in Aviation' day events, this one hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International taking place in the hangar of Signature Flight Support at Reagan National airport in Washington, D.C. During my livestream broadcast, I was joined by guest co-hosts Ruth-Ann Sutherland, a Trip Service Specialist at Grandview Aviation who recently completed her Air Traffic Controller studies at the Community College of Baltimore County, and Mia Anderson, a 18-year old Private Pilot with both single engine land and glider certifications as well as the founder of the non-profit, Air Ambition.Moranda Reilly, Vice President of the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International; Project Manager, Data Comm Outreach, Metrics, and Benefits, Space & Airborne Systems, L3Harris TechnologiesKelly Murphy, Director of Communications, Editor-in-Chief of Aviation for Women and Aviation for Girls at Women in Aviation International.Katherine Turner, Assistant Principal, Stuart-Hobson Middle School, The Capital School Cluster.Ivon Aheart, Coordinator, Airlines for AmericaSanchia Rivera-Beckno, Regional Vice President of Operations, General Manager, Signature Flight Support, IADLisa Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Travel and Transportation, IdemiaMegan Brien, Manager, Meetings and Member Engagement, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)Megan Lundy, First Officer, PSA AirlinesMarcia Chin, Flight Attendant, PSA AirlinesJon Standley, Senior Manager Business Development, Missions Networks and Space & Airborne Systems, L3Harris TechnologiesAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

A one-on-one illuminating conversation with Billy Nolen, the Chief Safety Officer for Archer Aviation after recently leading the FAA as Acting Administrator. Billy and I talked on a range of aviation related subjects, from his over three decade flying and flight safety career, to how Archer Aviation is paving a significant path in Advanced Air Mobility with its 'Midnight' eVTOL aircraft currently in the flight testing phase towards passenger carrying FAA certification. With Archer being one of the leading Advance Air Mobility trailblazing companies, Billy shares his insight about its forward momentum in this surging segment of the aviation and aerospace industries, which translates into jobs, jobs, and more jobs in technology, design, air traffic management, and just about everything else that you can think of.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView AviationAnna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter AviationYarisse Adorno Oyola, Graduate Student, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Research AssistantShauntel Clarke, MS Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens' background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Now here's an area of aviation that you don't hear talked about that often, even though it is an essential aspect of the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have a roundtable chat with a couple of seasoned aircraft sales professionals along with two relatively new young aircraft sales professionals, all of whom provided great insight.Given the great opportunities available in the industry today, it seemed more than appropriate and timely to check-in with the leadership and members of GLADA the Global Licensed Aircraft Dealers Association to get their perspective on this rewarding aviation career. A highlight was talking with  the two young aviation professionals about their budding careers and the paths they took to get where they currently are.Joining me were Christina Blair, Operating Director, GLADA; Gary Anzalone, GLADA Board Member and Co-founder as well as the Co-founder and Managing Director of Equus Global Aviation; Danielle McCauley, Sales Executive, Equus Global Aviation and GLADA member; and Mitchell Flinn, Flinn Aviation, and GLADA member.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Meet my guests Carol Dean, the Founder and Chairman and currently a Boeing 757 pilot for FedEx; Cheryl Pitzer, Former MD-11 Chief Pilot, currently flying for FedEx, also an MD-10 volunteer pilot for Orbis International, and a Board Director; Christine Kelley, F-35 Contract Instructor pilot for Lockheed Martin at Eglin AFB, and is the Secretary of the Board; aspiring Grand Dame Sydney Bethea, flies with the Civil Air Patrol, is currently pursuing a commercial pilot rating; and aspiring Grand Dame Cherry Kan is a Flight Operations Technical Writer for a Part 135 operator and pursuing becoming a corporate pilot.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Hear firsthand from the leadership of the National Aviation Hall of Fame about their mission, history, education initiatives, and this year's Enshrinee Class of 2023.Joining me are:James Cooling, NAHF Chairman of the Board and founding partner of Cooling and Herbers, P.C.Aimee Maruyama, NAHF President and CEODouglas Schwartz, NAHF Vice Chairman of the BoardAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Want to  be an airline pilot? Let Delta Air Lines tell you how through their very versatile Propel Pilot Career Pathways program which provides four different ways to pursue a professional pilot career. Join my conversation with the Propel team along with two actively flying Delta pilots who came up through the Propel program.My guests include:Kelvin Mason, the General Manager of Delta Air Lines Propel Pilot Career PathwaysMartin Rottler, Manager of Pilot Development, PropelJackie Austin, Manager of Propel Company & AcademyRonald McKenzie, First Officer, Boeing 737, Delta Air LinesHemal Kataria, First Officer, Boeing 767/757, Delta Air LinesAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

One of the greatest things to happen for high school curriculums is the addition of aviation STEM related courses. The relatively new Tango Flight program is a prime example of what can be done to inspire high school age students to pursue careers in the aviation and aerospace sectors of technology. I had for incredible guests including the founder of Tango Flight, Dan Weyant; the Vice President of Engineering Programs for Airbus Americas, Inc., John O'Leary; the Director of the Pryor High School Innovation Center; and an impressive former high school student and benefactor of Tango Flight who is currently a certified Airframe and Powerplant technician, Emily Moore.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

On Thursday, July 27th during EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, I live streamed on location from the EAA Youth Education Center located in the EAA Aviation Museum and was able to speak to a couple of lady aviators who were actually camping on the airport grounds there at Wittman Regional airport, as well as from Paul Maloy, the EAA Youth Education Center, Director of Education.My special guests were Refilwe Ledwaba an accomplished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot visiting all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa.Adriana Barragan, an aerospace engineer who is originally from Mexico, but is currently a Certified Flight Instructor flying in Savannah, Georgia.And, Paul Maloy, a former middle school teacher and currently the Director of Education at the EAA Youth Education Center located at the EAA Aviation Museum.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Every year the Women in Corporate Aviation organization award a variety of aviation scholarships to aspiring aviation professionals, whether they are just beginning their careers, joining aviation from another industry entirely, or advancing their existing aviation career. WCA scholarships support careers in everything from aviation maintenance and being a professional pilot to corporate flight attendant training, aviation management and regulatory careers.Joining me for this enlightening conversation about their aviation career aspirations are:Tara Serocki, WCA Scholarship Recipient; Certified Flight Instructor, Oklahoma State University.Meagan Pravden, WCA Scholarship Recipient and Florida based Corporate Flight Attendant.Lorine Brouet, WCA Scholarship Recipient; Aspiring Corporate Flight Attendant.Cristina Estribi, WCA Scholarship Recipient and currently a senior studying Aviation Management at the Universidad Tecnologica in Panama City, Panama.Pamela Rose, WCA Scholarship Recipient; Corporate Flight Attendant.Jim Huntoon, WCA Scholarship Coordinator and Director of Fleet & MRO Partnerships for Viasat.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Hear what representatives from Delta Air Lines and Airbus Americas have to say about their exhibition and participation at annual summer mega aviation event, EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.It is the biggest of the many aviation events that provides not only a great environment for aviation enthusiasts, but a great aviation festival of sorts for young people and anyone interested in and fascinated by aviation to attend, get inspired, and be exposed to an infinite number of opportunities in aviation and aerospace. Of the over 800 exhibitors participating, please join my conversation with the following:Captain Patrick Burns, the Vice President of Flight Operations and the System Chief Pilot for Delta Air Lines.Michelle Hurdle, the Director of Workforce and Economic Development for Airbus Americas, Inc.Shalini Passales, the Enterprise Sales Manager, Global Sales, for Delta Air Lines.Nicole Jovicevic, the Early Career Program Manager for Airbus Americas, Inc.This extraordinary outdoor aviation extravaganza taking place Monday thru Sunday. July 24th thru the 30th will attract over 650,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world during that 7-day period, have over 10,000 airplanes fly-in, have 800 plus exhibitors on display, and have some 1,400 aviation STEM-centric forums and workshops.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

I was live on the campus of a very special and unique college located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, New York, directly across the street from LaGuardia Airport and about 10 minutes from Arthur Ashe Stadium. What a great conversation with the President, the Director of Career Services, and several students talking about the variety of aviation and technology disciplines this almost hidden New York gem offers. My guests included:Sharon DeVivo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Board of Trustees Member, at Vaughn CollegeChaundra Daniels, Director of Career Services, and Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion CommitteeMaria Fajardo is majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology and Avionics with a minor in Air Traffic Control.Joshua Harripaul is studying Aviation Maintenance to get his Aircraft and Powerplant (A&P) certification along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is on track to become a professional pilot.Boyuan Chen has a Bachelors Degree in Airport Management and in addition to pursuing his Masters, is also studying for his Aircraft and Powerplant certification.Jewel Fletcher who is also on track to become a professional pilot is pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Sciences.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Hear these great stories about shared experiences between father and son aviators. My guests include:Jeffery Smith, Helicopter Chief Pilot, R.O.P. Aviation and Chair, General Aviation Helicopter Association International (HAI)His son, Jack Smith, International Captain, Gulfstream 650ER, Part 91 Flight OperationThomas King, President, LuftKing AeroSolutions, Retired Captain, U.S. Coast GuardHis son, Captain Jared King, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Deputy Director, Acquisition Programs; Chief of Aviation Acquisition; Assistant Program Executive Officer.Dennis Hayes, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Aircraft Owner and OperatorHis son, Austin Hayes, Professional Pilot for a Part 135 Charter Operator, Lear 45 and 75All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

On June 21st and 22nd, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will hold an Air Charter Summit in the Washington, D.C. area at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor.As you'll hear during this special preview, this summit is designed exclusively for air charter industry leaders to provide a firsthand view of the regulatory landscape from top agency officials and business intelligence to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. We'll talk about the planned agenda that will tackle timely topics including public charter, aviation infrastructure, illegal charter mitigation, and FAA Reauthorization, to help Part 135 operators address today’s challenges while leveraging tomorrow’s opportunities. Plan to join air charter community leaders and government decision makers to advance your acumen, strategy, and connections.Providing us with a detailed preview co-hosted by NATA's Jillian Williams are:Alan Stephens, NATA Vice President, Regulatory AffairsDavid Thompson Norton, JD, MBA, ATP,  Partner and Head of Aviation Practice, Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley, & Norton, LLPAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Six Washington, D.C. area students who are pursuing careers in aviation have each received a $5,000 scholarship from the Aero Club Foundation, Washington, D.C.Zoe Denito is a second time scholarship recipient and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Astronautical Engineering at Capitol Technology University in Washington, D. C.Patrick Gilbert is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science at Rocky Mountain College in Montana.Kaylin Leake is currently in the Aviation Maintenance Program at the University of the District of Columbia Community College.Clint Ngwa is planning to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.Shae Stonemeier is a second time scholarship recipient and is currently enrolled at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana pursuing a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Liyat Tsehai is planning to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Being a professional helicopter pilot offers incredible flying opportunities in many industries:Corporate * TV News * Law Enforcement * Medivac * Agriculture * Military * Search & Rescue * Tourism * Construction * Utilities * Aerial Photography * Oil Rigs Transport * Cargo, etc.Meet Whirly-Girls International and Eastern Region Helicopter Council, Leonardo Helicopters AW139 Type Rating Flight Training Course scholarship winners:Elizabeth Vavashe, Professional Helicopter Pilot, ZimbabweAdele Dobler, Helicopter Captain, Everett AviationSara Stanford, Professional Helicopter Pilot, Heli ChicagoMichael Cooper, Manager, External Relations, Leonardo Helicopters, PhiladelphiaFallon Blattner, UH-60 Helicopter Captain, Bluesky Helicopters, Brackett Field AirportBlair Payton, Lead Helicopter Pilot, Executive Jet Management; Chairman, Eastern Region Helicopter CouncilAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

Hear what these aviation and aerospace Moms have to say about the rewards and challenges of juggling career and family:Shannon Peterson, Regional Sales Director, Northeast, Textron AviationJackelynne Silva-Martinez, Artemis Mission Integrator, NASA Johnson Space CenterTracie Carwile, VP Global Sales & Inclusion, Global/Ground TransportVeronica Velasquez, Professional Pilot, Right Rudder Aero, LLCKizna Loosle, First Officer, Southwest Airlines, Las Vegas BasedLiz Davidson, Professional Pilot, A&P IA, Lake Clark Air Service, AlaskaAll Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented webcast providing insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. Its host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for both personal and business. Mickens background includes strategic partnership executive roles over the last 17 years with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Live Page, and Linkedin Profile.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/