A childhood dream, turned into a reality. In this podcast, Flight Deck Wingman's founder Andrew, a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot and aviation entrep...
'Red6 AR - The Augmented Future Is Here' Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson is a former RAF fighter pilot who started his career flying the Tornado F3. One of Britain’s top fighter pilots, In 2006, recognised for his outstanding flying ability and natural flair for building effective teams, he was chosen as the first non-US citizen to fly the 5th Generation F22 Raptor for the US Air Force. In 2006, a life-defining moment and intersection of time, education and experience combined with his passion for aviation saw him venture into a completely new realm at the very cutting edge of technology. A chance encounter. In this episode it was a great pleasure to welcome Daniel Robinson, founder and CEO of Red 6.This episode is brought to you by SkyChaser Aviation Recruitment - finding you the perfect pilot for your operation. Learn more about them here https://www.skychaser.aero/Content warning: This podcast episode contains discussions about suicide, which may be distressing to some individuals.Support the show
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Fly Zolo - Guiness World Record holder Zara Rutherford
In August 2021 at just 19 years old, Zara Rutherford started on a journey to fly solo around the world in a Shark ultralight aircraft. In Jan 2022, 155 days later, this was completed. And in doing so, she broke the Guinness World Record for the youngest woman flying solo around the world and also reduced the gender gap of this record by 11 years between the current youngest male who was 18 and the previous female record holder who was 30. What an incredible achievement!Zara is also a published author and you can purchase Zara's book 'I Flew Around the World' here.Support the show
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You Belong Up Here. British Airways Head of Pilot Recruitment - Lucy Silvester
Lucy Silvester is a former cabin crew member who started her career in Monarch Airlines, before transitioning to recruitment, training and development with British Midland International and Heathrow Airport. For the last 10 years, she has been instrumental in the acquisition of talent in a range of specialist areas across the business for the globally recognised British Airways. In 2023 her natural flair for recruitment combined with her infectious character and ability to build effective teams, she successfully applied for the role of Pilot Recruitment Manager with British Airways. In one of the biggest recruitment drives in British Airways history, she has also played a fundamental role in the successful launch of the Speedbird Pilot Academy - the first time in many years since British Airways launched a fully funded cadetship scheme, giving the realistic option for anyone aged 18-55 to become a pilot. Support the show
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Mo T - The Airport Guy
Aviation is such a great community of likeminded people, but some people just have that knack of bringing that community together in a way that is truly inspirational. I first came across today’s guest on instagram, drawn in by his infectious character, unique presenting style and his ability to make the ‘behind the scenes’ of an airport come to life for millions of people around the world. Mohammad Taher is a former engineer turned aerodrome systems specialist who has used his infectious enthusiasm for aviation and the aviation community to pivot his career. Now regarded as one of the best motivational speakers in the aviation sphere, he is also a TEDx speaker, skydiver and triathlete (Is this James Bond I hear you say?!) As of today, he has more than 152,000 followers on instagram and is rapidly gaining global recognition from airports, airlines and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Support the show
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Speedbird Pilot Academy Episode - Soaring to Success!
In 2023, British Airways launched the Speedbird Pilot Academy, the first time in many years since British Airways had launched a fully funded cadet scheme, giving the realistic option for anyone aged 18-55 to become a pilot. Remaining committed to further increasing diversity in the aviation industry, British Airways was determined to increase awareness and visibility to people from all backgrounds, not just those that can afford the initial training costs. What a fantastic opportunity this was!In this episode we speak to three of the successful Speedbird Pilot Academy applicants, all of which also share a passion for the sport of competitive gliding. If you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Support the show
A childhood dream, turned into a reality. In this podcast, Flight Deck Wingman's founder Andrew, a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot and aviation entrepreneur, aims to serve as a source of inspiration, empowerment and motivation to anyone that 'dreams bigger'. Featuring interviews with some leading figures from the world of aviation, we look forward to you joining us on a journey of discovery and adventure, learning more about the experiences and personal challenges which have made us all what we are today.
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