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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers
Latest Episodes
The Warrior Mindset of Flying the A-10 Warthog: Tammy Barlette
In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René talks with Tammy Barlette, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who spent the highlight of her career flying the A-10 Warthog. From missions overseas to training the next generation of pil...
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Episode 10
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25:50
Logistics to International Safety to Leading 28,000 Flight Attendants: Bobbi Wells
In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René talks with Bobbi Wells, Vice President of Inflight at American Airlines, where she leads a team of 28,000 flight attendants and hundreds of support staff. Bobbi reflects on her career path—f...
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Episode 9
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30:44
Honoring Aviation’s Legacy, Inspiring Its Future: Amy Spowart
On this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers podcast, René interviews Amy Spowart, CEO of the National Aeronautic Association, to talk about the importance of history in shaping aviation’s future. From her early career in the art...
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Episode 8
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26:35
Anticipating Air Safety Needs with Rockets, Air Taxis and Drones: Nicki Harricharan
In this episode, René sits down with Nicki Harricharan, Operations Program Manager at CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), whose career has spanned from the FAA control centers to leading global conversations about the future of ...
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Episode 7
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26:42
Shaping Aviation’s Future From Classrooms to Global Policy: Dr. Becky Lutte
In this episode, René interviews the esteemed Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Lutte, Department Chair and Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From commuter airline pilot to educator, researcher, and advocate, Becky’s career showcas...
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Episode 6
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27:54