Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers
Hosted by aviation CEO, FAA board alum, and high-performance business coach René Banglesdorf, Fly Girls’ Guide is the go-to podcast for women who want to launch, grow, or pivot their careers in aviation. From the cockpit to the control tower, you’ll hear candid conversations with female pilots, mechanics, executives, air traffic controllers, and more—each sharing their stories, struggles, and the bold moves that got them where they are. Whether you’re just discovering the skies or already leading at 30,000 feet, this show will equip you with real mentorship, practical insights, and the inspiration to chart your own course in the aviation industry. Let’s build the future of aviation together—one Fly Girl at a time.
Episodes
In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Megan Knox, Senior Operations Manager at a private jet charter company in Centennial, Colorado. From earning her pilot certificates to finding her calling in operations and compliance, Megan shares how she built a career that combines aviation expertise with leadership and mentorship.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Megan shifted from flying to operatio...
In this upcoming episode, René chats with Liz Moscrop, an aviation media entrepreneur who has carved out a niche at the intersection of aviation, branding, and storytelling. Liz talks about how she built a career communicating complex ideas in a highly technical industry, and why clarity and innovation are key drivers of aviation’s future.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How Liz blended communication and aviation into a meaningful c...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Kellie Roby, Vice President of Polaris Aero, a software company specializing in safety services. From conducting safety audits to shaping safety culture across flight departments, Kellie shares how her career in aviation has grown through problem-solving, leadership, and a passion for protecting people.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- What safety s...
In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation, René sits down with Sarah Heugel, whose aviation journey has taken her from flight attendant to dispatch to leadership in operations. With years of experience navigating the behind-the-scenes world that keeps flights moving safely and efficiently, Sarah shares how she built her career, developed her leadership style, and leaned on mentors along the way.
In this Episode You’ll Hear...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Nicki Harricharan, Operations Program Manager at CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization. From her start in Trinidad to becoming a leader in global air traffic management, Nicki shares how curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving shaped her aviation journey.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Nicki built her aviation career from FA...
In this episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Sharlotte Yealdhall, a veteran air traffic controller and traffic management coordinator. From a high school career day in South Africa to overseeing the flow of aircraft through some of the busiest skies in the U.S., Sharlotte shares a candid look at what it takes to keep airspace safe and efficient.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How a chance encounter led S...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René joins Ryan Bass, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic who now works on F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin’s flightline. From running engines on the flight line to proving herself in male-dominated hangars, Ryan shares how grit, precision, and passion have fueled her aviation journey.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- What it’s like to work on the Navy’s F-18s a...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Cat Wren, Vice President at ENG Organ Recovery. From fueling planes on the flight line to leading aviation teams that help save lives through organ transplant missions, Cat’s story is one you won’t want to miss.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Cat turned her start on the ramp into a leadership role
- How aviation plays a critical role in life-saving ...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René chats with Maddie Glassett. She's an A&P mechanic, aerospace engineer, and dedicated flight instructor who brings unmatched passion and perspective to the cockpit. From teaching brand-new private pilot students to advanced ratings and seaplane training, Maddie shares what makes flight instruction more than a time-building job, it’s a calling.
In this Epi...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Crystal Barrois, Delta captain and General Manager of Aircraft Acquisitions. From flying cargo aircraft overseas to leading Delta’s entry-into-service programs with Boeing and Airbus, Crystal’s career highlights both the adventure of the cockpit and the complexity of fleet planning.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How she transitioned from pilot to fle...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Stacey Brown, General Manager of Technical Operations at the Cincinnati airport. From turning wrenches in the Marines to leading a team of 350 mechanics supporting Amazon, DHL, and Frontier, Stacey’s story is proof that grit and leadership can build an extraordinary career in aviation.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Stacey went from Marine Cor...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Jamie Munoz, General Manager of Galaxy Aviation, a new, state-of-the-art fixed base operation at Addison Airport just north of Dallas, Texas. From fueling jets to leading a 30-person team at one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country, Jamie shares her journey from customer service to aviation leadership.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- Wh...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Dr. Becky Lutte, Department Chair and Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From flying commuter airlines to shaping aviation policy and mentoring the next generation, Becky has built a career at the intersection of education, research, and service.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Becky transitioned from profes...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René is joined by Denise Wilson, founder of Desert Jet, among other ventures. Denise started out as a classical musician before falling in love with flying, eventually becoming a flight instructor, airline captain, and entrepreneur. She went on to build multiple aviation businesses—including an aircraft sales company, a jet maintenance shop, and a full-service FBO.
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Amy Spowart, CEO of the National Aeronautic Association. Amy has built her career as an aviation historian—preserving the stories, lessons, and legacies of the past to help guide the industry into the future.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Amy turned a love of history into a leadership role in aviation
- Why preserving the past matters for safety, in...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Bobbi Wells, Vice President of Inflight at American Airlines. From her early career in the Army to overseeing 28,000 flight attendants today, Bobbi shares lessons on leadership, safety, and resilience that every aspiring aviation professional should hear.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- How Bobbi built a career from Army service to airline executive
- Why...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René chats with Tammy Barlette, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who flew the A-10 Warthog. Tammy opens up about her journey, the mindset needed to fly in combat, and the lessons she now shares with the next generation of aviators.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- What it means to be a fighter pilot and the realities of combat flying
- How emotional preparation is j...
In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Cassidy Moore, an A&P and IA mechanic whose career highlights the essential role maintenance plays in aviation. From her first introduction at a pancake breakfast to running her own shop, Cassidy shares how communication, patience, and persistence keep airplanes—and their owners—safe.
In this Episode You’ll Hear:
- Why A&P mechanics are th...
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