AIPA ‘Stick With It’
Presented by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), Stick With It is a podcast for pilots who want to learn, reflect, and grow in their profession.
Each episode features conversations with experienced guests from current to former pilots and aviation experts, sharing stories, practical skills, and timeless advice for navigating a career in aviation.
Fly safe and stick with it.
Episodes
41 episodes
Safe Work is for Life — Dr Matt Thomas on fatigue and the long game
October is National Safe Work Month, and this year's theme — Safe work is for life — sits at the heart of this conversation. Work health and safety isn't only about the immediate hazard; it's about the long-term impact of work on a person's hea...
A Pilot's Survival Story | Chris Fleer
Chris Fleer was a fit, healthy Qantas pilot when he collapsed in his backyard mid-workout and went into sudden cardiac arrest. He was clinically dead for 11 minutes.What kept him alive was a chain of near-impossible luck: his wife — an ...
Captain Ali Al-Wahabi
In this episode, we're joined by Captain Ali Al-Wahabi, a pilot and instructor with more than forty years of airline experience. Over a remarkable career, Ali has flown for five major airlines across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, thriving i...
Bonus Episode: Inside the 747's Captain Cook Lounge at Qantas Founders Museum
Special bonus episode, recorded live in the legendary 747 Captain Cook Lounge at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, QLD.When Qantas took delivery of its first 747s in the 1970s, the upper deck "bump" behind the cockpit wasn't just ...
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Build Lasting Wealth ft. Robbie Parkinson & Stephen Furness (MGD Wealth)
As wealth grows, the questions that matter most start to change. In this episode, Robbie Parkinson and Stephen Furness from MGD Wealth explore how high earning professionals and families can think more strategically about building, managing and...
Lending + Wealth Strategy with Ian Fraser & Nathan Huehne (MGD Wealth)
In this episode, we sit down with proud partners of AIPA, MGD Wealth, Nathan Huehne and Ian Fraser break down how lending strategy and wealth planning work together to build long-term financial success for airline pilots.Nathan unpacks ...
Captain Richard Woodward (Ret)
Join us for an in-depth discussion with retired Captain Richard Woodward as he shares his pioneering work on pilot fatigue, the science behind it, and the development of fatigue risk management systems in aviation. Discover the history, challen...
Captain Sarah Davidson and F/O Allegra Taylor
Welcome back to Stick With It – Season 3! In our first episode of the new season, we kick things off by celebrating International Women in Aviation Week with two inspiring Qantas Group pilots: Captain Sarah Davidson, a Qantas 737 Captain, and A...
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John Mullen
For our final episode of the season, we’re joined by John Mullen, Chair of Qantas, and one of Australia’s most respected and globally experienced business leaders. With more than two decades spent leading major transport, logistics, and ...
Dr Brendyn Appleby
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Brendyn Appleby, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 25 years of experience in elite sport. Brendyn has worked with top organisations including the WA Institute of Sport, Western Force (Supe...
Captain John Cawood
Welcome back to Stick With It.In this episode, we are joined by Captain John Cawood, a Check and Training Captain on the Boeing 787 with Jetstar.John’s aviation journey began in South Africa, w...
LHEA11 Podcast ft. Matt Warburton Head of AIPA Legal
In this conversation, Andrew Taylor and Head of AIPA Legal - Matthew Warburton discuss the ongoing long haul negotiations and the in-principle agreement reached. They delve into the drafting process, the implications of unprotected actions, the...
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Dr Jeremy Robertson
Welcome back to Stick with It. Today were joined here with Dr Jeremy Robertson, Qantas Flight Medical Officer and First Officer on A321. Jeremy started out life as a pilot, completing the UNSW Bachelor of Aviation degree in 1998, t...
Negotiating the LHEA11: A Detailed Process
In this snippet, Capt. Andrew Taylor and AIPA Treasurer F/O Glen Hunter explore the intricacies of the Long Haul EA briefings and the negotiation process that resulted in the current agreement.CLICK...
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Captain Sharelle Quinn (RET)
Welcome back to Stick With It.In this episode, we are honoured to sit down with a true pioneer of Australian aviation, Captain Sharelle Quinn (RET).Sharelle’s story is one of determination, co...
Anthony Mangan
Welcome back to Stick With It.In this episode, we are joined by AIPA’s rostering and scheduling expert, Anthony Mangan.Anthony’s aviation career began with Qantas in 1996, where he gained experience across a rang...
Carolyn Vaughan
Welcome back to Stick with It!In this episode, we’re joined by Carolyn Vaughan, Principal Human Factors Specialist in Aviation Psychology and Human Factors. We explore the mental and emotional challenges pilots face throughout their tra...
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Captain Ben Holland & Chris Mulholland
🎙 Stick With It – Inside the IOC: Real-Time Decisions, Real-World PressureWelcome back to Stick With It. In this episode, we're going behind the scenes of Qantas operations with Captain Ben Holland, A330 pilot and Manager...
Captain Kev Sullivan (Ret'd)
Welcome back to Stick With It! In this powerful and exclusive episode, we’re joined by Capt Kevin Sullivan (Ret’d), whose aviation story is nothing short of extraordinary.Kevin began his career as a U.S. Navy pilot, flying the i...
Captain Andrew Stewart (Ret'd)
Welcome back to Stick With It! In this episode, we're joined by Capt Andrew Stewart (Ret’d), a former Qantas 747 Captain who is now a psychotherapist working with the Pilot Assistance Network (PAN). After retiring from flying, Andrew r...
Captain Ryan Smith
Welcome back to Stick With It. Today, we’re joined by Captain Ryan Smith, a QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 Check and Training Captain with a rich background that started in general aviation through the UNSW program. In this episode, Ryan walks...
Captain Wayne Kearns (Ret'd)
In this episode of Stick With It, we’re honoured to be joined by former AIPA President, Captain Wayne Kearns (Ret'd).Captain Kearns reflects on the early days of AIPA, sharing firsthand stories from a defining era in aviati...
Captain Andrew Marshall
We’re kicking the new season off with my good mate, AIPA President Captain Andrew Marshall. We talk through his career so far, unpack where things stand with Reduced Crew Operations (RCO), dive into the latest on enterprise bargaining, and look...
