Psychological Arsenal

It is extremely important for those in the aviation community to engage in other organizations and associations. The importance exists for many reasons, to include the networking opportunities, increased knowledge and understanding, current events, perspective, and an endless number of other reasons associated with them. Beneficial associations would include Women In Aviation International (WAI), Helicopter Association International (HAI), Airport Council International (ACI), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), National Aeronautic Association (NAA), and General Aviation Manufacturer Association (GAMA), depending on your individual interests.             I feel like the two most important associations I mentioned that will assist me along my own personal career path are WAI and HAI. Women In Aviation International, believe it or not, is for both men and women. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the ...

            The US-UAE Open Skies Agreement is an agreement established by the United States and the United Arab Emirates, allowing like the name suggests, open skies for both parties. Each party grants the other party certain rights and rules to be upheld while conducting their international air transportation, to include, but not limited to: a)      “The right to fly across its territory without landing; b)     The right to make stops in its territory for non-traffic purposes; c)      While entering, within, or leaving the territory of one Party, its laws and regulations relating to the operation and navigation of aircraft shall be complied with by the other Party's airlines; d)     While entering, within, or leaving the territory of one Party, its laws and regulations relating to the admission to or departure from its territory of pas...

Q: What are the qualifications of John Dunkin (President Trump's pilot)? A: John Dunkin has over twenty years of PIC experience, and has been flying for President Trump since 1989. He has a wide variety of jobs to include flying Trump ’ s Boeing 757 and overseeing his travel schedule (Lanktree, 2018). Q: Who are the other candidates for FAA Administrator and what are their qualifications? A: “Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell, who is filling in after Huerta’s departure, is also a candidate to take on the job full-time. Elwell is a former pilot and  has served  in various roles at the FAA for years. He also worked as an executive representing the airline industry’s trade association from 2013-2015. Republican Rep. Sam Graves, who sits on the aviation subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is also reportedly a candidate” (Lanktree, 2018). Q: Pick two past FAA Administrators. What were their qualifications? A: Two pr...