#17 /Emilee Little/Airline Pilot turned Air Attack Pilot

12/09/21 • 42 min

Emma and Maddie sit down with Emilee to talk about her position as an Air Attack Pilot, her transition from 121 to 135 flying, tackling the ins and outs of being a woman in aviation & her inspiration behind flying. GIVEAWAY: Maddie is give away a free cup of coffee to listeners who rate, review and subscribe to the show. Each week we will take the names and put them in a random raffle. The winner will be announced on that weeks ep and Instagram (unless you tell us otherwise). Current signature count: 8,537 SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Tiktok: @emneonicon @fitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ Emilee’s Social Links: @little_emilee6 @ladyaviators

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#16/ Avnews: Pilot Shortage risk Assessment/ company interests vs pilot interests /fatigue alert

This week Emma and Maddie break down news articles covering the ongoing pilot shortage. The girls unpack how this could affect the av industry and certain pressures already in effect at certain airlines. “The root cause of the coming shortage varies by region: In the United States, it’s an aging workforce facing mandatory retirement, fewer pilots exiting the military, and barriers to entry, including the cost of training.” What does the pilot shortage look like today and where will this lead the future of the industry. Get in the know now! SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Tiktok: @emneonicon @fitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ Resources: Fox Business: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/airlines-staffing-shortages-safety-ntsb Delta, United, American Pull regional routes: https://www.businessinsider.com/united-will-stop-flying-to-11-us-cities-indefinitely-list-2021-11 Sources of Pilot Fatigue: https://code7700.com/fatigue.htm Oliver Wyman Article: https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2021/mar/after-covid-19-aviation-faces-a-pilot-shortage.html How women can solve the pilot shortage: https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverwyman/2020/03/06/how-our-daughters-can-solve-the-pilot-shortage/?sh=5ac2f6429a64

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#18 AV News/ ERAU pilot arrested on attempted mass shooting/Gun rights VS Mental health

This week on the pilots pandemic Emma and Maddie breakdown the ERAU planned shooting, the severity of the mental health stigma that surrounds the planned shootings, as well as the warning signs that may have shed light on the students mental fitness. - We do not condone the students actions but want to hold space for a mental health talk to be covered. - Because this happened on an aviation campus we feel inclined to shed light on the aversion habits to care seeking by aviators which could be a factor in this planned shooting. - Resources for Embry Riddle Students can be found here; Embry Riddle Counseling Resource: Erau counseling Ig page @eraucounseling counseling center: https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/about/counseling phone number: 386-226-6035 /// another great on-campus resource for erau is the center of faith and spirituality! the center of faith and spirituality also deals with anyone in a mental health crisis!! so they’d be another great resource!! The center of faith and spirituality, does not require a student to be religious to see anyone there. here’s their website: https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/ ERAU school has started pushing this app called “my ssp” and in their words describes it as: “ERAU has partnered with MySSP to provide emergency and ongoing support to all ERAU students via 24/7 texting and phone. Students can access helpful resources and virtual counseling services in your preferred language and during evening and weekend hours. MySSP is available to ERAU students from anywhere within the U.S. or internationally. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Tiktok: @emneonicon @fitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/