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A Snack and a LEGO
There are many iterations of me. The corporate jet captain. Industry expert. The founder and president of our non-profit. The partner....
Jessica Webster
Jun 4, 20212 min read
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Forget Motivation - Cultivate Discipline
A single mom at 19, Christy Wong worked full-time and earned a double major, all the while admiring the 737s flying over Las Vegas. “One...
Katherine Stafford
May 28, 20213 min read
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The Tough Love of Aviation - I will not quit
Vonda Benson celebrated her 52nd birthday last year by earning her private pilot’s license the next day. She is not shy to say it took...
Katherine Stafford
May 20, 20213 min read
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The airport gate – ramp access required for fun
“When it comes to change initiatives aimed at increasing gender parity, diversity officers often struggle to engage men, whom, especially...
Jessica Webster
May 14, 20212 min read
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How To: Be a Mom and a Pilot
I was a pilot for 13 years (4 years as an airline pilot) before I became a mother. It was a decision my husband and I did not take...
Julie Hafen
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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Diversity in Commercial Aviation?
Last week, United Airlines announced that they were going to begin accepting applications to their Aviate Academy, and set a goal to...
Sydney Kathryn
Apr 16, 20215 min read
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The Goose and the Gander
Caregivers are used to looking out for someone other than themselves. They have experience advocating for things that might not directly...
Shirley Phillips, DPT, Non-Profit Mentor
Mar 11, 20213 min read
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Baby Bump on Board
I was the first pilot to get pregnant at my regional airline. I was fortunate that when I wanted to get pregnant, I was flying day trips...
Hera Aviation Group
Feb 5, 20213 min read
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What change do you want to see?
I was sitting with my Little this morning in remote learning, and I asked him the question I ask both my mini-humans every day: “What...
Hera Aviation Group
Nov 13, 20202 min read
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So, you want to be a pilot?
This week, in honor of Girls in Aviation Day, I want to share some thoughts on being a woman aviator. If you're looking to become a...
Hera Aviation Group
Sep 25, 20204 min read
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Introduction to Hera Aviation Group
We've launched this blog as a way to connect! We want to hear from you, and we hope your stories will help inspire fellow female...
Hera Aviation Group
Aug 31, 20201 min read
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