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Erin McWhirter
- Mar 4
- 4 min
The Delicate Balance of Humility and Confidence
My return to aviation over the past few months has been exhilarating and terrifying all at the same time. My range of emotions at any...
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Erin McWhirter
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Reclaiming A Dream
By: Erin McWhirter I knew what I wanted to do at a very young age. My first memory of knowing in my heart that I would fly airplanes was...
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Shirley Phillips, Ph.D., Non-Profit Mentor
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
The Blessing and Curse of Singular Focus
I once was flying with a student on Christmas Eve in the western mountains of North Carolina. We were flying out of a small private...
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Shirley Phillips, Ph.D., Non-Profit Mentor
- Nov 5, 2021
- 5 min
My Route to HERA
My path to getting involved with HERA was as circuitous as the route I navigated on my first solo cross country when I didn’t understand...
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Hera Aviation Group
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Better Together
Here at Hera Aviation Group, we believe that when individuals come together, we are better together. Therefore, we want to dedicate...
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Mattie Bohanan
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Here's a piece of advice - be YOU!
"Make sure you don't mention you want kids to recruiters and in interviews!" is a piece of advice I have gotten from many different...
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Mattie Bohanan
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
Times, they are a' changin'
When my mom became a flight attendant 32 years ago, one of her interview questions was “why did you get married so young?” And that was...
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Jenny Duong
- Aug 13, 2021
- 4 min
Harriet Quimby
Welcome to a new history blog! For this blog, we will be showcasing Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to become a licensed female...
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Mattie Bohanan
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
Does Humility Have a Place in Aviation?
There’s a notion that you must be confident in aviation, and I agree with this notion fully. I preach to all of my students the...
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Mattie Bohanan
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Calling ALL Girls
When I arrive at the airport for a normal day of flight training, the effort I put into my appearance is minimal. I don’t wear any...
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Hera Aviation Group
- Jul 17, 2021
- 3 min
The “Great Resignation” Has Always Been Our Reality
It took a global pandemic, but reality is finally catching up with all workers that mothers and caregivers have always known: it is...
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Jenny Duong
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
History Series - Katherine Cheung
Have you ever wondered about how far the aviation industry has come? Or questioned about the women who fought for the liberty to ride the...
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Jessica Webster
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
A Snack and a LEGO
There are many iterations of me. The corporate jet captain. Industry expert. The founder and president of our non-profit. The partner....
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Jessica Webster
- May 15, 2021
- 2 min
The airport gate – ramp access required for fun
“When it comes to change initiatives aimed at increasing gender parity, diversity officers often struggle to engage men, whom, especially...
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Julie Hafen
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
How To: Be a Mom and a Pilot
I was a pilot for 13 years (4 years as an airline pilot) before I became a mother. It was a decision my husband and I did not take...
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Hera Aviation Group
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
Infrastructure Week?
What is infrastructure? It’s the current $200 billion question. As the Biden Administration endeavors to put people back to work it’s...
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Shirley Phillips, Ph.D., Non-Profit Mentor
- Mar 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Goose and the Gander
Caregivers are used to looking out for someone other than themselves. They have experience advocating for things that might not directly...
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Hera Aviation Group
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Alternator has Died
“Oh, just to let you know, I have a meeting at 0730 tomorrow.” It’s Friday night and we are at the dinner table. Both children are...
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Hera Aviation Group
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Hera's goals for the new year
Happy New Year, Friends! As we start our journey together into the new year, Hera has seen so much growth in awareness and action within...
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