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
19 episodes
(Preview) How Media and Storytelling Shape The Future of Aviation: Liz Moscrop
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 com...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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6:16
(Preview) Managing the Details That Keep Private Jets Moving: Megan Knox
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 op...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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3:45
(Preview) Reducing Pilot Workload and Keeping Flight Operations Running Smoothly: Sarah Heugel
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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5:06
(Preview) Combining Software and Emotional Intelligence for Safety Advances: Kellie Roby
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 cultur...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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3:40
(Preview) Anticipating Air Safety Needs with Rockets, Air Taxis and Drones: Nicki Harricharan
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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5:43
(Preview) What It Takes to Keep F-35 Fighter Jets Mission-Ready: Ryan Bass
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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4:55
(Preview) Navigating the Unexpected and Managing Air Traffic: Sharlotte Yealdhall
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 ai...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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5:40
(Preview) Building Trust Between Pilots and Mechanics: Cassidy Moore
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 pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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6:09
(Preview) The Warrior Mindset of Flying the A-10 Warthog: Tammy Barlette
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, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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6:29
(Preview) Logistics to International Safety to Leading 28,000 Flight Attendants: Bobbi Wells
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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4:29
(Preview) Honoring Aviation’s Legacy, Inspiring Its Future: Amy Spowart
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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4:02
(Preview) How Excellence Shapes Aviation Entrepreneurship: Denise Wilson
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 bec...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:03
(Preview) Shaping Aviation’s Future From Classrooms to Global Policy: Dr. Becky Lutte
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 po...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:38
(Preview) Building Culture and Community at the Busiest Single-Runway Airport: Jamie Munoz
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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4:00
(Preview) Marine Corps Wrenches to Workforce Leadership: Stacey Brown
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 mechanic...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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3:32
(Preview) From Cargo Pilot to Delta Air Lines’ Aircraft Acquisition Team: Crystal Barrois
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 prog...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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5:06
(Preview) Meaningful Flight Training Beyond the Checklist: Maddie Glassett
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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3:24
(Preview) Saving Lives Through Aviation: Cat Wren
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 transpl...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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4:44