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All Things Aviation & Aerospace
by Vincent Mickens
Hear experienced aviation and aerospace professionals share their perspective, pathways, and expertise on how to productively navigate your aviation and aerospace aspirations. Enjoy an eye-opening, engaging discussions in a casual-conversation type of environment covering a plethora of options, opportunities, and possibilities in the aviation and aerospace industries. All Things Aviation & Aerospace is hosted and moderated by Vince Mickens, the Founder & CEO of Private Air Media. His extensive background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); the…
Episodes
NBAA Scholarship Applications Now Available for Scheduler & Dispatcher Opportunities
21 Sept 2026 · 46 min
Schedulers & Dispatchers Monetary Scholarship Application Deadline Oct. 2, 2026 Target Candidate: Current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers Award Amount: Up to $8,000 for continuing scheduler/dispatcher education or training Notification/Award Period: Announced at the 2027 NBAA Schedulers &…
Challenge Air Building Confidence for Special Needs Children and Youth through the Gift of Flight
28 Jun 2026 · 38 min
UPCOMING Challenge Air 'FLY DAY' EVENTS: Tulsa - Saturday, September 12th 2026 Kansas City - Saturday, September 19th 2026 Denver - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 McKinney - Saturday, October 17th Challenge Air was created to change the perception of children with special needs through the gift…
America's First Latina Military and Airline Pilot also author of 'Flightpath of Fortitude' Memoir
1 Jun 2026 · 59 min
In September of 2025 1 had the honor and privilege of doing a one on one interview with the legendary Latina aviator Olga Custodio, the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot among first female military pioneers to graduate from the USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training program. After 24 years of service,…
On Location - Vaughn College in Flushing, Queens, New York across from La Guardia Airport
16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 05
During my visit to Vaughn College my panel of guests included Sharon DeVivo, President and CEO of Vaughn College since 1996 sitting in the Air Traffic Control Radar lab; Domenic Prosaic, Vice President of Training sitting in the maintenance hangar; Steve Fanno, an Adjunct Professor and Air Traffic…
Iconic Aviation Legend Clay Lacy Turns 93 Years Old - Legacy Spotlight Interview with Vince Mickens
19 Aug 2025 · 26 min
A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a milestone that encompasses a lifetime of passion for aviation from the consummate aviator who simply says "lucky me". A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of…
Tuskegee Airmen Army Nurses Interview with Author and Daughter of 2nd LT. Louise Lomax
3 Mar 2025 · 58 min
Meet in person the author of 'Memories of a Tuskegee Airmen Nurse and Her Military Sisters' Pia Marie Winters Jordan this Saturday, March 8th at 1:00pm in the College Park Aviation Museum located at College Park Airport. Pia Jordan is the daughter of U.S. Army Nurse First Lieutenant Louise Lomax,…
Private Jet Inflight Catering - Culinary Aviation Career Opportunities in Private Aviation
22 Feb 2025 · 59 min
Please checkout this live mentoring conversation with the up and coming generation of private aviation culinary professionals including one who is also pursuing a professional pilot career. Join Executive Chef Young Park, the founder of First Chime and I as we discuss in detail the rewarding…
Aviation Scholarship Opportunities from EAA Aviation Foundation and Women in Corporate Aviation
17 Feb 2025 · 1 h 08
Attention all students looking for scholarship support in pursuit of a career in aviation. Hear all of the details, inside perspectives, and application strategies from two leading aviation organizations focused on giving a boost to aspiring young aviation professionals. Joining me is Tracie…
Airline Career Mentoring Chat with Capt. Theresa Claiborne Retired United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Captain and Three Aspiring Aviators
12 Jan 2025 · 1 h 00
While discussing the origin of her storied flying career, Captain Theresa Claiborne and I had an inspiring roundtable airline career mentoring talk with three very impressive aspiring aviators who are all well on their way towards flying professionally one day. Joining us were Abby Awosanya, a…
Aviation Entrepreneur Kaye Gitibin, Co-Founder and CEO of Go Rentals Elite Car Rental Company
6 Jan 2025 · 52 min
Starting their 30th year with great recognition, Go Rentals co-founder and CEO Kaye Gitibin is being honored at the 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Gala with the Eren Ozmen Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Highly appropriate given their modest start with one location with a…
Latinas in Aviation Global Festival - College Park Aviation Museum
12 Sept 2024 · 57 min
Welcome to Latinas in Aviation. For the last three years the iconic College Park Aviation Museum located at the historical College Park Airport which is conveniently located in the heart of the DMV (District. Maryland, Virginia) has hosted the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. This Saturday,…
NASA PATHWAYS Internship Program How to Enter NASA's Workforce Pipeline
25 Jun 2024 · 1 h 04
NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all that NASA offers. My conversation included expertise and guidance from `Mai Miller, the NASA Pathways Program Coordinator, at the NASA Kennedy Space…
The Queen of Culinary Aviation, Paula Kraft, Founder of DaVinci Inflight Training Institute
20 Apr 2024 · 1 h 01
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting and touring the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute which is adjacent to the Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport. Besides being impressed with what I saw at this state of the art cabin crew member professional training facility, I had an enlightening…
Legendary Airport Boss: Angela Gittens Shares Airport Management Wisdom with Embry-Riddle Graduate Shauntel Clarke
20 Apr 2024 · 1 h 01
Airport management legend Angela Gittens talks openly with me and shares insight about her distinguished aviation career, her unexpected career path, and the rewards of her accomplishments. Angela has served as the Director General of Airports Council International (ACI World) before retiring in…
Women in Aviation International 35th Annual Conference Elevating Aviation and Aerospace Career Opportunities and Possibilities
8 Mar 2024 · 55 min
Looking for career opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace? Join me as we share a detailed overview of the Women in Aviation International 2024 conference taking place March 21-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida are Lynda Coffman, the newly selected CEO…
The Helicopter Industry Powers Up to Full Speed at Heli-Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center
27 Feb 2024 · 1 h 01
Everything you have ever wanted to know about the helicopter industry with 60 plus helicopters on display along with over 600 helicopter industry exhibitors. has gotten even better. The Helicopter Association International has evolved into the Vertical Aviation International. To talk about…
Girls in Aviation Day Career Perspectives with Vince Mickens, hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of WAI, Live from the Signature Flight Support Hangar at DCA, Washington, D.C.
29 Nov 2023 · 1 h 12
I had the pleasure of spending the day at one of the many 'Girls in Aviation' day events, this one hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International taking place in the hangar of Signature Flight Support at Reagan National airport in Washington, D.C. During my livestream…
Advanced Air Mobility Career Opportunities: Emerging Air Taxi Industry Discussion with Archer Aviation's Billy Nolen
26 Nov 2023 · 1 h 01
A one-on-one illuminating conversation with Billy Nolen, the Chief Safety Officer for Archer Aviation after recently leading the FAA as Acting Administrator. Billy and I talked on a range of aviation related subjects, from his over three decade flying and flight safety career, to how Archer…
Young Ladies Elevating Their Aviation and Aerospace Careers
21 Nov 2023 · 56 min
Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView Aviation Anna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter Aviation Yarisse Adorno Oyola, Graduate Student, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Research Assistant Shauntel Clarke, MS Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University All…
The Buying and Selling of Private Jets a Rewarding Aviation Profession
29 Oct 2023 · 1 h 00
Now here's an area of aviation that you don't hear talked about that often, even though it is an essential aspect of the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have a roundtable chat with a couple of seasoned aircraft sales professionals along with two relatively new young aircraft…