Her Life, In Flight

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A podcast for women in aviation--whether you're just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly.  

  1. Jun 10

    Perspectives: An Author Builds an Aviation Career Beyond the Flight Deck

    Melanie Hill recounts her 30-year aviation career—from Air Cadets and the Air Force as a supply officer to leading logistics at Boeing Defence Australia—after a setback that ended her pilot ambitions. She offers practical advice for women seeking alternative paths in aviation and emphasizes the many rewarding non-pilot roles in the industry. Melanie also discusses her middle-grade novel, Jet Cooper, about a teen aerobatic racer, and explains how to buy it internationally. The episode highlights resilience, diverse career opportunities, and resources for women entering aviation.

  2. Jun 5

    Flight Physicals for Women: An AME's Guide

    Jessica interviews Dr. Rachel Ferraro, an AME and internal medicine physician, about aviation medicals specifically for women. They cover practical tips for flight physicals (EKG prep, urinalysis timing, chaperones, and what exams aren’t required), how to prepare documentation, and when to seek consultation. The episode explains recent FAA guidance on hormone replacement therapy, discusses PCOS and acceptable medications, addresses medications like Accutane, and previews a future episode on mental health and HIMS. Dr. Ferraro emphasizes not delaying routine care and offers resources for pilots seeking help.

  3. May 19

    Scared of Taking the Leap? Find Clarity with Mindset Coach Jess

    Host Jessica has a candid conversation with mindset coach Jess Gaspari of Edge of the Leap Coaching about how women in aviation can move from doubt to clarity. They discuss tools like timeline therapy, building confidence, practical action plans, accountability, and reframing failure to pursue career and life changes. The episode also covers balancing family and flying, asking for help without guilt, advice for young aviators to "just start pedaling," and how to connect with the coach at edgeoftheleap.com for support on life-changing leaps. You can reach Jess Gaspari on WhatsApp or by phone/text at +1 (347) 774-3966 or at www.edgeoftheleap.com or @edgeoftheleap on socials. Her LinkedIn is www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagspari/

  4. May 18

    AeroPathways: Guiding Students from STEM to the Cockpit

    Jessica interviews Caressa of AeroPathways about mentoring flight and maintenance students, supporting international trainees, and navigating career pathways into in-demand roles like AMPs, avionics, dispatch, ATC, corporate and charter flying. They cover training requirements, costs and scholarships, early STEM outreach for women, and how AeroPathways provides tutors, mentors, career placement, and financing options to help aspiring aviation professionals succeed.

  5. May 18

    How to Find and Keep a Nanny for Aviation Families

    Jessica interviews Kat, an airline pilot and mother about how she found and manages a long-term nanny while flying reserve. Kat shares her path into aviation, why a nanny worked best for her family, and how she hired through Care.com after a poor agency experience. The episode covers practical details: transparent job ads, a guaranteed monthly pay structure, overnight expectations, a sample contract adapted from Pilot Mom resources, use of a family vehicle, housework duties, backup care strategies, and tips for screening candidates (call references, don’t rely on photos). Listeners will get actionable advice on budgeting for reliable childcare, negotiating time off and pay, maintaining quality of life while building a flying career, and where to find helpful tools and templates.

  6. May 18

    All About Au Pairs: 14 Years of Experience for Aviation Families

    Airline pilot, mother, and Podcast Host Jessica shares her 14-year experience hosting au pairs, explaining how the J-1 program works, agency choices, costs, driving and insurance issues, rematch rules, and practical household expectations for aviation families. She also interviews her current au pair, Michaela, for a firsthand perspective on why au pairs choose the U.S., how they handle pilot schedules, travel perks, and tips for building a strong host–au pair relationship.

  7. May 10

    Perspective Series: From Homeschool Mom to Chief Pilot

    Host Jessica and guest Elayne Humphrey share Elaine's journey from homeschooling mom to a chief pilot and aspiring DPE, offering honest insight into starting a flying career at any age and balancing family and aviation. Listeners will get practical advice for older and younger students, why small schools and varied experience matter, the risks of fast-track programs and debt, how to handle check ride setbacks, and ways to get mentorship and community support.

  8. May 5

    Perspectives: Laura and Aviation 101 Career Options

    Jessica interviews Laura Laster about career paths in aviation beyond flying: aircraft dispatch, airline operations, airport roles, maintenance, network planning, and Laura’s YouTube courses and resources. They also discuss practical steps for becoming a dispatcher, tips for training and scholarships, air racing experiences, and how to balance family life with an aviation career. https://youtu.be/_8knGWsY28k http://www.airraceclassic.org/ https://www.theaviationvault.com/product-page/bottles-swaddles-auto-throttles-unisex-jersey-short-sleeve-tee https://youtu.be/_8knGWsY28k

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A podcast for women in aviation--whether you're just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly.  

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  • Creator
    herlifeinflight
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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