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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.
AIPA ‘Stick With It’
Captain Sarah Davidson and F/O Allegra Taylor
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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 Allegra Taylor, a Jetstar First Officer. They share their journeys into aviation, the challenges women pilots face, the importance of representation in the flightdeck and how they balance flying with family life — all while offering powerful advice for the next generation.
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome back to Stick With It Season 3 & International Women in Aviation Week
01:19 - Sarah's aviation journey
04:03 - Gender barriers and pioneering women pilots in aviation history
07:07 - Allegra's path to aviation
10:52 - Flying with other women pilots
13:57 - What makes a great flying partner and effective crew teamwork
22:02 - Balancing work and family life as pilots
25:20 - Captain’s story: managing breastfeeding while flying after maternity leave
36:33 - Final advice for young listeners — you can make it happen
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