AIPA ‘Stick With It’

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Presented by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), Stick With It is a podcast for pilots who want to learn, reflect, and grow in their profession. Each episode features conversations with experienced guests from current to former pilots and aviation experts, sharing stories, practical skills, and timeless advice for navigating a career in aviation. Fly safe and stick with it.

  1. John Mullen

    6 DE FEV.

    John Mullen

    Send us a text For our final episode of the season, we’re joined by John Mullen, Chair of Qantas, and one of Australia’s most respected and globally experienced business leaders. With more than two decades spent leading major transport, logistics, and infrastructure companies around the world, John brings a rare mix of boardroom insight, historical perspective, and genuine curiosity to this conversation. John shares his own career journey and we dive into the enduring excitement of flying, how John came to take on the role of Qantas Chair, and the realities of leading an organisation made up of very different personalities — from managers to pilots. We discuss ambitious initiatives like Project Sunrise, reflect on the legacy of Sir Hudson Fysh and early aviation pioneers, and look ahead to what’s next for Qantas in an evolving global industry. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - How Boards Function 04:20 - How Former Board Members Might View Today’s Boards 05:10 - How Boards Communicate Internally 07:04 - John’s Career Journey 13:27 - Interest in Maritime History 17:05 - The Feeling of Underwater Discovery & Adventure 20:00 - Flinders: Can Leaders Still Lead Like They Did Centuries Ago? 22:07 - How Qantas Compares to Other Companies 23:57 - How the Qantas Brand Evokes “Home” and Australian Identity 25:30 - Why Stay Involved in Leading Major Companies? 28:00 - The Importance of the Qantas Founders Museum 28:55 - The DNA of Qantas 30:43 - The Ongoing Excitement of Flying 31:34 - Becoming Qantas Chair: How the Role Came About 34:00 - Managers and Pilots: Navigating Different Personalities 37:20 - The Sunrise Project 40:00 - Sir Hudson Fysh: From Pioneering Aviation to Today 41:57 - What’s Next for Qantas 44:40 - Parallels Between Aviation and the Wine Industry 45:58 - Do People Want the Chairman’s Phone Number? 47:07 - Outro Fly safe and stick with it.

    48min
  2. Dr Brendyn Appleby

    13 DE JAN.

    Dr Brendyn Appleby

    Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Brendyn Appleby, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 25 years of experience in elite sport. Brendyn has worked with top organisations including the WA Institute of Sport, Western Force (Super Rugby), and the Australian Men’s Hockey Team across three Olympic Games (Rio, Tokyo, and Paris). Today, he serves as a Senior Lecturer in Allied Health at Murdoch University. Brendyn shares his journey coaching professional athletes and how he’s translating that knowledge to the world of aviation. Discover the fascinating parallels between high-performance sports environments and piloting, and why mindset, preparation, and health are critical for success in both fields. To help pilots monitor and achieve their personal health goals, Brendyn founded Huperco — a business dedicated to bridging the gap between elite athletes and everyday people. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Meeting at the airport heading to Olympics 03:03 - Brendyn's Career Background 04:14 - What does an S&C Coach do for professional athletes 06:37 - Bring a High Performance Mindset to Piloting  07:49 - FlyingFit Initiative  21:10 - Simple Things for Pilots 38:09 - Outro Fly safe and stick with it.

    39min
  3. Captain John Cawood

    16/12/2025

    Captain John Cawood

    Send us a text Welcome back to Stick With It. In this episode, we are joined by Captain John Cawood, a Check and Training Captain on the Boeing 787 with Jetstar. John’s aviation journey began in South Africa, where he flew with the South African Air Force before moving into commercial aviation with South African Airways. His career then took him to Emirates, where he gained experience flying long-haul operations across multiple continents. Over the years, John has flown an impressive range of aircraft types, including the Airbus A340, A330, and A320, building a wealth of knowledge and expertise across both widebody and narrowbody fleets. When Jetstar introduced the A330 into its operations, John was offered to take on the role of Training Captain, helping shape the airline’s training culture and supporting pilots transitioning onto new aircraft types. Today, he is based in Melbourne as a Check and Training Captain on the Boeing 787, continuing his passion for developing and mentoring the next generation of pilots. In our conversation, John reflects on his early career and the lessons learned flying with both military and commercial airlines, before sharing his perspective on the unique challenges faced by today’s new pilots entering the industry. With more graduates coming straight from training academies and entering the airline with relatively low flying hours, John offers valuable insights into how training programs are structured, what skills are most important to develop early and how both resilience and discipline play a role in a pilot’s success. This is a fascinating discussion for anyone interested in the path for student pilots, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at how training standards are evolving to meet the demands of modern aviation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Early Flying & South African Air Force 04:27 - Airline Career Path 06:51 - Joining Jetstar 13:07 - Training & Development 21:34 - Evidence Based Training  29:47 - Supporting Pilots During Training 33:40 - Satisfying Part of Being a Check Captain 35:34 - Aircraft Variants in Jetstar 36:28 - South African Airforce During War 39:30 - Closing Remarks Fly safe and stick with it.

    44min
  4. LHEA11 Podcast ft. Matt Warburton Head of AIPA Legal

    27/11/2025

    LHEA11 Podcast ft. Matt Warburton Head of AIPA Legal

    Send us a text In this conversation, Andrew Taylor and Head of AIPA Legal - Matthew Warburton discuss the ongoing long haul negotiations and the in-principle agreement reached. They delve into the drafting process, the implications of unprotected actions, the voting process, and the potential consequences of a no vote. The discussion also covers the risks associated with industrial action, negotiation strategies, and the importance of incremental gains in agreements. The conversation emphasises the need for pilots to be educated about the process and to vote wisely. EDIT:* We have updated the podcast as the timeline has since changed.* Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Long Haul Agreement 00:37 Drafting the In-Principle Agreement 02:42 Voting Process and Member Engagement 05:50 Consequences of a No Vote 10:27 Industrial Action and Its Implications 15:58 The Role of Fair Work Commission 17:31 Incremental Gains in the Long Haul Agreement 19:11 Trust and Negotiation with Qantas 24:20 Conclusion and Call to Action 25:20 Understanding Employer Actions in Industrial Disputes 27:25 Navigating Unprotected Industrial Action 29:12 The Importance of Seeking Expert Legal Advice Fly safe and stick with it.

    28min
  5. Dr Jeremy Robertson

    20/11/2025

    Dr Jeremy Robertson

    Send us a text Welcome back to Stick with It. Today were joined here with Dr Jeremy Robertson, Qantas Flight Medical Officer and First Officer on A321.   Jeremy started out life as a pilot, completing the UNSW Bachelor of Aviation degree in 1998, then spending three years in GA instructing at Bankstown and charter/scenic flying in the Kimberley. He joined Qantas in 2001 as a B744 S/O and was promoted to B767 F/O in 2006. In 2010 he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which resulted in the loss of his class 1 medical and a medical termination from Qantas.   After leaving Qantas, Jeremy completed a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering before deciding to pursue medicine as his next career, graduating from a Bachelor or Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery in 2015. For the last decade he has worked in a variety of medical roles including two years in the emergency department at Hornsby Hospital in Sydney, a brief stint as a GP registrar, running his own private DAME business, and as Medical Officer at Virgin Australia (including six months as their acting Group Medical Officer during the COVID Delta outbreak).  In parallel to his medical career, Jeremy continued to fly whatever aircraft his level of medical certification allowed. This has included RAAus instructing, GA instructing, skydive flying, and in-house corporate flying for a number of businesses using TBM850’s. Jeremy rejoined Qantas in 2023 and has been working in a mixed role of 50% line flying as a B737 F/O and 50% with Group Medical as a Medical Officer.  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis  08:31 - Dealing with Adversity 14:06 - Medical School 16:37 - Time as a GP and Passion for Flying in the Background 20:28 - Side effects of Type 1 Diabetes 24:35 - Getting Class 1 Medical Back 28:17 - Return to Flying  30:35 - Qantas Medical  33:19 - Health Topics for Pilots 38:51 - Closing Remarks Fly safe and stick with it.

    40min
  6. Negotiating the LHEA11: A Detailed Process

    20/11/2025

    Negotiating the LHEA11: A Detailed Process

    Send us a text In this snippet, Capt. Andrew Taylor and AIPA Treasurer F/O Glen Hunter explore the intricacies of the Long Haul EA briefings and the negotiation process that resulted in the current agreement. CLICK HERE to watch the full episode. Fly safe and stick with it.

    3min
  7. Captain Sharelle Quinn (RET)

    24/10/2025

    Captain Sharelle Quinn (RET)

    Send us a text Welcome back to Stick With It. In this episode, we are honoured to sit down with a true pioneer of Australian aviation, Captain Sharelle Quinn (RET). Sharelle’s story is one of determination, courage, and history-making achievements. Inspired at just eight years old by a Qantas stamp design competition where the prize was a flight in a Cessna 172. Despite the challenges women faced at the time, and following Deborah Lawrie’s groundbreaking fight to open the skies to female pilots, Sharelle pursued her dream with relentless passion and resilience. In 1984 she joined Qantas as one of the airline’s first two female pilots, a remarkable breakthrough in an industry that had only just begun to open its doors to women. By 1992, she had achieved another milestone, becoming Qantas’s and Australia’s first female captain. For much of her career she flew the legendary Boeing 747, the “Queen of the Skies,” commanding flights across the globe and earning deep respect from colleagues, passengers, and aspiring aviators alike. Her career reached a symbolic moment in 2020 when she captained the very last Qantas 747 flight out of Australia. She recalls the mixture of pride, nostalgia and emotion as she stepped off the aircraft for the final time, knowing she had been part of both aviation history and cultural change. In our conversation, Sharelle reflects on the early days when passengers would do a double take at the sight of a woman entering the flight deck, the way attitudes have shifted over the decades, the highs and challenges of her career. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Inspiration for flying  03:30 - First steps in becoming a pilot 16:34 - Interview for Qantas 24:20 - Joining the Airline 27:00 - Career Path and Journey in Qantas 36:50 - Last Jumbo Flight  44:40 - Life After Qantas 47:13 - Closing Remarks Fly safe and stick with it.

    48min
  8. Anthony Mangan

    26/09/2025

    Anthony Mangan

    Send us a text Welcome back to Stick With It. In this episode, we are joined by AIPA’s rostering and scheduling expert, Anthony Mangan. Anthony’s aviation career began with Qantas in 1996, where he gained experience across a range of operational roles before moving into the Integrated Operations Centre. There, he worked at the heart of airline logistics, managing the complex and ever-changing movement of pilots across the network. This hands-on experience gave him a deep understanding of the pressures and priorities that shape rostering and scheduling in a 24/7 global airline environment. In 2024, Anthony brought this knowledge to AIPA, where he now leads the association’s rostering and scheduling service. His team provides support around the clock, seven days a week, helping members navigate the intricate and often confusing systems that govern rosters. It is no surprise that this service has quickly become one of the most valued benefits among AIPA members. In our conversation, Anthony shares his perspective on current trends in rostering, explains common challenges faced by pilots, and offers practical tips on how to get the most out of AIPA’s rostering support.  This episode is a must-listen for any pilot wanting to make sense of the complexities of scheduling. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:23 - Pattern Protection 17:08 - Commuting 31:06 - Sick Leave 39:36 - Consultative Meetings 42:40 - Open Time Allocation 45:20 - Quick Fire Questions 46:54 - Closing Remarks Fly safe and stick with it.

    47min
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Presented by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), Stick With It is a podcast for pilots who want to learn, reflect, and grow in their profession. Each episode features conversations with experienced guests from current to former pilots and aviation experts, sharing stories, practical skills, and timeless advice for navigating a career in aviation. Fly safe and stick with it.

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  • Criado por
    AIPA
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    33
  • Classificação
    Explícito
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    © 2026 AIPA ‘Stick With It’
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