All Things Aviation & Aerospace
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On Location - Vaughn College in Flushing, Queens, New York across from La Guardia Airport
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
During my visit to Vaughn College my panel of guests included Sharon DeVivo, President and CEO of Vaughn College since 1996 sitting in the Air Traffic...
Iconic Aviation Legend Clay Lacy Turns 93 Years Old - Legacy Spotlight Interview with Vince Mickens
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a milestone that encompasses a lifetim...
Tuskegee Airmen Army Nurses Interview with Author and Daughter of 2nd LT. Louise Lomax
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet in person the author of 'Memories of a Tuskegee Airmen Nurse and Her Military Sisters' Pia Marie Winters Jordan this Saturday, March 8t...
Private Jet Inflight Catering - Culinary Aviation Career Opportunities in Private Aviation
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please checkout this live mentoring conversation with the up and coming generation of private aviation culinary professionals including one who is als...
Aviation Scholarship Opportunities from EAA Aviation Foundation and Women in Corporate Aviation
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attention all students looking for scholarship support in pursuit of a career in aviation. Hear all of the details, inside perspectives, and applicati...
Airline Career Mentoring Chat with Capt. Theresa Claiborne Retired United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Captain and Three Aspiring Aviators
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While discussing the origin of her storied flying career, Captain Theresa Claiborne and I had an inspiring roundtable airline career mentoring talk wi...
Aviation Entrepreneur Kaye Gitibin, Co-Founder and CEO of Go Rentals Elite Car Rental Company
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting their 30th year with great recognition, Go Rentals co-founder and CEO Kaye Gitibin is being honored at the 22nd Annual Living Legends of Avia...
Latinas in Aviation Global Festival - College Park Aviation Museum
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Latinas in Aviation. For the last three years the iconic College Park Aviation Museum located at the historical College Park Airport which ...
NASA PATHWAYS Internship Program How to Enter NASA's Workforce Pipeline
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all th...
The Queen of Culinary Aviation, Paula Kraft, Founder of DaVinci Inflight Training Institute
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting and touring the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute which is adjacent to the Ft. Lauderdale Executi...
Legendary Airport Boss: Angela Gittens Shares Airport Management Wisdom with Embry-Riddle Graduate Shauntel Clarke
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Airport management legend Angela Gittens talks openly with me and shares insight about her distinguished aviation career, her unexpected career path, ...
Women in Aviation International 35th Annual Conference Elevating Aviation and Aerospace Career Opportunities and Possibilities
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for career opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace? Join me as we share a detailed overview of the Women in Aviation Interna...
The Helicopter Industry Powers Up to Full Speed at Heli-Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you have ever wanted to know about the helicopter industry with 60 plus helicopters on display along with over 600 helicopter industry exhi...
Girls in Aviation Day Career Perspectives with Vince Mickens, hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of WAI, Live from the Signature Flight Support Hangar at DCA, Washington, D.C.
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Advanced Air Mobility Career Opportunities: Emerging Air Taxi Industry Discussion with Archer Aviation's Billy Nolen
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A one-on-one illuminating conversation with Billy Nolen, the Chief Safety Officer for Archer Aviation after recently leading the FAA as Acting Adminis...
Young Ladies Elevating Their Aviation and Aerospace Careers
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView AviationAnna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter AviationYarisse Adorno Oyola, Gradu...
The Buying and Selling of Private Jets a Rewarding Aviation Profession
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thoroug...
The Grand Dames of Aviation, Ladies Aspiring to be Professional Pilots
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fly...
Future Leaders in Aviation and Aerospace Inspired by Legendary National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear firsthand from the leadership of the National Aviation Hall of Fame about their mission, history, education initiatives, and this year's Ens...
Pilot Career Path Program 'Propel' by Delta Air Lines Providing Great Opportunities to Accelerate Your Professional Pilot Flying Career!
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
STEM High Schoolers Learn about Aviation and Aerospace Tech Careers from TANGO FLIGHT
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest things to happen for high school curriculums is the addition of aviation STEM related courses. The relatively new Tango Flight pro...
Vince Mickens Live from EAA's Aviation Museum Youth Education Center at Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Corporate Aviation Scholarship Opportunities for Aspiring Business Aviation Professionals from the Women in Corporate Aviation Organization
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the Women in Corporate Aviation organization award a variety of aviation scholarships to aspiring aviation professionals, whether they are ...
Meet Aviation Career Outreach Representation from Delta and Airbus at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear what representatives from Delta Air Lines and Airbus Americas have to say about their exhibition and participation at annual summer mega aviation...
EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh Annual Summer Fly-in Festivities, Experimental Aircraft Association, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the biggest outdoor aviation extravaganza that takes place annually at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Over a Monday thru Su...
Aviation College Student Insight LIVE from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, Queens, New York
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 LaGu...
Private Jet Inflight Catering Careers: Culinary Opportunities and Possibilities in Aviation
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are aspiring to become a culinary professional, love aviation, and want to combine the two, learn all there is to know about a very unique, spe...
Father and Son Aviators Special: A Tribute in Celebration of Father's Day for all Aviation and Aerospace Dads, Sons, and Daughters.
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear these great stories about shared experiences between father and son aviators. My guests include:Jeffery Smith, Helicopter Chief Pilot, R.O.P. Av...
Upcoming Air Charter Summit Preview with NATA guests Jillian Williams, Alan Stephens, and Aviation Attorney David Norton
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Awarded $5,000 Scholarships from the Aero Club Foundation in Washington, D.C., Local Students Discuss Their Passion for Aviation and Aerospace
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Six Washington, D.C. area students who are pursuing careers in aviation have each received a $5,000 scholarship from the Aero Club Foundation, Washing...
Women Helicopter Pilots Conversation about Advancing their Aviation Careers with Leonardo Helicopter Flight Training Scholarships awarded by Eastern Region Helicopter Council and Whirly-Girls International
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a professional helicopter pilot offers incredible flying opportunities in many industries:Corporate * TV News * Law Enforcement * Medivac * Agri...
Mom's in Aviation/Aerospace Mother's Day Special: Finding the Right Balance with Career and Family
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear what these aviation and aerospace Moms have to say about the rewards and challenges of juggling career and family:Shannon Peterson, Regional Sale...
The Student Leadership of the Purdue University School of Aviation & Transportation Technology hosts Purdue Aviation Career Day
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An annual aviation celebration and career event is organized exclusively by student leaders within Purdue University's School of Aviation & T...
Flying Upside Down for a Living: Like the Idea? Meet Airshow Performer/Air Racing Pilot Extraordinaire, Anthony Oshinuga
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is not everyday that you meet and have an extended, enlightening, and candid conversation with a Black aerobatic airshow and air race pilot. Yes, o...
Becoming a Corporate Flight Attendant: The Specialized Aviation Profession in the World of Privately Owned and Flown Business Jets.
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what it would be like to be a Corporate Flight Attendant? A good place to start would be to attend the CCREW Corporate Flight Attendant W...
Aviation Workforce Opportunities: The Value of Aviation Events and In-person Engagement Networking
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aviation Career Events are one of the best opportunities for aspiring young aviation professionals to gain firsthand knowledge of the variety of possi...
Space Architecture Masters of Science Program University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture the Only One of its Kind in the World
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3: There is only one university in the World that offers a Masters of Science graduate degree in Space Architecture. The Cullen College of Engine...
Meet NASA's Clare Luckey, One of the Youngest African American Woman Space Architects and Member of the Mars Architecture Team
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of my 3-part interview series on Space Architecture, I spoke with Ms. Clare Luckey from NASA Johnson Space Center, and a member of the Missi...
What exactly are Space Architects? They design Human Focused Space Habitability, Life Support, and Infrastructure for our NASA Astronauts.
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a Space Architect is a unique opportunity to be involved in spaceflight habitation design, transport vehicles and systems, and spacesuit desi...
A Hidden Figure in Plain Sight - NASA Astronaut Spacesuit Technician Sharon McDougle suited up Space Shuttle Astronauts like Dr. Mae Jemison
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon McDougle, USAF Pressure Suit Technician; NASA Spacesuit Technician; author of the 'Suit Up for Launch with Shay' children's book...
Learning How to Fly - It's Easier than you Think - If you thought it was an Impossible Dream, here is a conversation that may convince you otherwise.
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My youngest guest, Abigail Dang, is 20 years old, already commercially rated and currently teaches others how to fly.Next, in her mid-twenties is Abby...
Photographers in the Air: Aerial Photo Career Aviation Opportunities in Airplanes, Helicopters, & Blimps
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a photography enthusiast and want to take your passion to a whole new level, aerial photography is as about exciting as it gets. I have...
Aviation Scholarships, Scholarships, and more Scholarships: Attention: Students, Parents, Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2023 aviation scholarship opportunities available in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. Hear the details from:Taz Thomas, Scholarship ...
Women of Color in S.T.E.M. - Diversity In Action: NASA Johnson Space Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking an inside look at diversity in S.T.E.M., I enjoyed and very open and candid discussion with two ladies offering their insight and perspectives ...
Legally Bound Aviation Careers from Earthbound Autonomous Drones and Privately Owned Business Jets to Moon and Mars bound Human Space Travel
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If law is your thing, and you love all things aviation, have you ever considered aviation law?Please join me for a conversation with three seasoned av...
Captain Tammie Jo Shults Inspiring Gen 'Z' Aviators Aspiring Young Aviation Professionals of the Future
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy an inspiring, insightful, and engaging conversation with Tammie Jo Shults, author, retired Southwest Airlines captain, and former Naval Aviator ...
How Do You Spell Inclusion? RedTail Flight Academy. Flight Training Scholarship Opportunities? Yes! Location? Stewart International Airport, New York
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I visited the Tuskegee Airmen inspired RedTail Flight Academy located about 90 minutes north of New York City at Stewart International Airpo...
Applying a Different Set of Skills to an Aviation Career of a Different Kind - the Avinode Group
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Saskia de Jong, Director of Customer Success Worldwide for Avinode Group; and Genesis Dela Cruz, Account Executive for Avinode Group's Sched...
AIM HIGH Flight Academy: Want to attend an all expenses paid 3-week introductory aviation summer scholarship flight training program?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me to talk about the program in detail are Captain Justin, the AIM HIGH Flight Academy Program Director, Air Force Recruiting Services Detachm...
Rising Stars in Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Training at Indiana based Vincennes University and Purdue Polytechnic of Purdue University
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear firsthand about the dual credit program partnership between Indiana based Vincennes University and Purdue Polytechnic for students interested in ...
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft System Technology: From Package Delivery to Mars and Beyond
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet two eUAS/Drone Technology and Application experts, one, Scott Burgess, an Associate Professor from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide...
Legendary Aerobatic Aviators - The AeroShell Aerobatic Team: Inside Perspective on Making a Career of Flying Unusual Attitudes for a Living
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The AeroShell Aerobatic Team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team. It performs incredible aer...
Building and Flying Hot Air Balloons for a Living! An Aviation Career Beyond Your Wildest Imagination!
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of supersonic technology and deep space exploration development, the simplicity and joy of hot air ballooning is a very attractive alternat...
Aviation Scholarship Application Opportunities, Availability, Details, and Upcoming Fall Deadlines
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find out about current aviation scholarship application opportunities, availability, deadlines, and details directly from Helicopter Association Inter...
Aviation Career Conversations, Airbus Americas and Delta Air Lines - Live On Location at EAA AirVenture '22, Oshkosh, WI, Wittman Regional Airport
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If the thought of being totally immersed in aviation, seeing every type of aircraft from unique looking homebuilts, to a full assortment of military a...
Powerhouse Women Blazing Trails in Business Aviation, Talking about Career Opportunities in Aircraft Transactions, Finance, Acquisition and Law
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a side of aviation that you don't hear about everyday. Enjoy my casual, but powerful and enlightening conversation with four powerhou...
Talking Aviation Careers with Delta Air Lines to showcase their Airbus A330-900neo at EAA AirVenture, Wittman Regional Oshkosh, WI.
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this 'All Things Aviation & Aerospace' sneak preview discussing Delta Air Lines first time flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to d...
Corporate Air Bosses: Women leading Fortune 500 Flight Departments and piloting Gulfstream 650 global jets
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet two business aviation leaders at the top of their game in corporate flight department management and leadership, defying all of the odds. Elizabe...
Missionary Aviation Career Opportunities with the Christian based Mission Aviation Fellowship
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an enlightening discussion about christian based humanitarian aviation with missionary team members from Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)...
Women in Aviation International Conference '22 preview, WAI CEO, Allison McKay and members
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This year the 33rd Annual WAI2022 (Women in Aviation International) Conference took place Thursday, March 17th thru Saturday, March 19th at the Gaylor...
'We Fly Too' Diversity in Military Aviation featured General Charles 'CQ' Brown, USAF Chief of Staff, at Air Force ROTC/Howard University Diversity Event
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 the United States Air Force in collaboration with Howard University held a 'We Fly Too' aviation career showca...
Flying Moms Juggling and Managing the Demands of Professional Aviation Careers while Raising a Family
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear candid perspectives from four Moms on the challenges and rewards of raising a family while flying professionally.Joining the conversation, Tammie...
Human Space Travel to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond: University of North Dakota Chair and Professor of Space Studies, Dr. Pablo De Leon
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explore career opportunities in human spaceflight with special guest, Dr. Pablo De Leon, Department Chair and Professor of Space Studies at the Univer...
They Just Happen to be Women: Female Military Helicopter Aviators with Diverse Academic Backgrounds from Microbiology to English Literature to History. Who knew?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet four women helicopter pilots and a Special Missions Aviator from all five branches of military service. While their backgrounds and education var...
Networking in the Aviation Industry is easier than you think: The Fundamentals of Volunteering to Build a Career in Aviation and Aerospace
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aviation career networking insight, virtual roundtable discussion style, offering expertise from aviation association professionals.Aviation associati...
His Last Interview: The Legendary Tuskegee Airman, USAF Retired, Brigadier General Charles E. McGee who recently passed at at 102 years old
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On December 7th the iconic Tuskegee Airman reached another milestone turning 102 years old further cementing his legacy to engage, inspire, and encour...
Eileen Collins, NASA & USAF Colonel (Retired): The First Woman to Pilot and Command a Space Shuttle, talks about breaking the glass ceiling.
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had the honor and privilege of a one on one conversation with one of the most accomplished and inspiring female aviators on the planet. She has a ne...
Flying Air Cargo: An Aviation Flying Career most overlook. Great Pay, Great Benefits, Great Schedule.
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An often overlooked professional pilot flying career, air cargo is a very rewarding and lucrative flight path. My guests joining the show to talk abou...
What is a Corporate Flight Attendant? For one, the best paying flight attendant job in Private and Business Aviation
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Checkout possibilities, options, and opportunities in the rewarding career of being a corporate flight attendant for business aviation, private air ch...
The Perseverance Mars Rover Mission: Perspective from a Behind the Scenes Conversation
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Please join this special edition of All Things Aviation & Aerospace featuring a roundtable conversation about the NASA JPL Perseverance Mars Rover...
Up Side Down and Comfortable: Meet Patty Wagstaff; Anthony Oshinuga and Vicki Benzing, P.hD. talking Aerobatic Career Ups and Downs
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the First Lady of Aerobatics, Patty Wagstaff; Vicky Benzing, aerobatic pilot, air show performer, and air racer; Anthony Oshinuga, aerobatic pilo...
Latino S.T.E.M. Accomplishments in Aerospace: A Diverse and Enlightening Conversation with some of the best in the World of Aviation and Aerospace.
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, I had a great conversation about diversity and opportunities in the aerospace industry from three very seas...
Build it and they will come: How an aviation career at Textron Aviation in Special Missions Aircraft Manufacturing might just change your life.
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy this live on location special edition of 'All Things Aviation & Aerospace' from Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, wh...
Tammie Jo Shults, Retired Southwest Pilot, Retired Navy Pilot: 'Nerves of Steel" - 'Cool as a Cucumber' An Inspiring Conversation for Aspiring Aviation Professionals
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy an inspiring, insightful, and engaging aviation career oriented conversation with Captain Tammie Jo Shults sharing her personal story and provid...
Delta Air Lines Propel Airline Pilot Career Path: It's the perfect entry-way to a great airline career
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join my conversation with Delta Airline's manager of Pilot Outreach and Development to learn about Delta's PROPEL pilot career path program....
Aviation Entrepreneurship: Smart ideas from even smarter people
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An inside look at the success of two of many who started with an idea and have redefined segments of the aviation industry with their success. Join me...
Shaping the Future of S.T.E.M. in Aviation and Aerospace one inspiring aviation professional at a time
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In acknowledgement of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, I had the pleasure of talking with two relatively young historyma...
Climate Change: NASA Earth Sciences/Earth System Technology careers, Aerospace Climate Technology.
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Aprille Joy Ericsson, an Aerospace Engineer, Professor, Technologist, and Program Manager, the New Business Lead for the Instrument Systems a...