Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers

Hosted by aviation CEO, FAA board alum, and high-performance business coach René Banglesdorf, Fly Girls’ Guide is the go-to podcast for women who want to launch, grow, or pivot their careers in aviation. From the cockpit to the control tower, you’ll hear candid conversations with female pilots, mechanics, executives, air traffic controllers, and more—each sharing their stories, struggles, and the bold moves that got them where they are. Whether you’re just discovering the skies or already leading at 30,000 feet, this show will equip you with real mentorship, practical insights, and the inspiration to chart your own course in the aviation industry. Let’s build the future of aviation together—one Fly Girl at a time.

Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers is a business podcast hosted by René Banglesdorf, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

René Banglesdorf hosts Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers, a business show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Managing the Details That Keep Private Jets Moving: Megan Knox

  Dec 1, 202525 minS0

  <p>In this episode, René interviews Megan Knox, Senior Operations Manager at a Part 135 charter company in Centennial, Colorado. Megan’s career started with a love of flying, earning her private, instrument, and commercial ratings. But after 9/11, she pivoted into scheduling, dispatch, and compliance roles. That decision opened the door to a long and impactful career behind the scenes, where she ensures flights, crews, and operations run smoothly.</p><p><b>Tune in as they discuss:</b></p>How Megan built her aviation career from flight training into operations leadershipThe skills she relies on to manage training, compliance, permitting, and ins...

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  Episode #17

  How Media and Storytelling Shape The Future of Aviation: Liz Moscrop

  Nov 24, 20257 minS0

  <p>In this episode, René chats with Liz Moscrop about her unique career combining aviation, messaging, and video production. From early days in journalism to building a global media company focused on the aviation sector, Liz shares what it takes to simplify complex topics, lead with purpose, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.</p><p><b>Tune in as they discuss:</b></p>How Liz turned a background in media (and even stand-up comedy!) into an aviation careerThe growing role of storytelling in shaping industry strategyWhat makes aviation communication clear, credible, and impactfulThe leadership skills needed to thrive i...

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  Episode #15

  Reducing Pilot Workload and Keeping Flight Operations Running Smoothly: Sarah Heugel

  Nov 24, 202526 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Sarah Heugel, an aviation professional whose career has spanned dispatch, operations, and leadership. From her early days in scheduling to taking on complex safety and management responsibilities, Sarah shares her path through the industry and the lessons she’s learned along the way.</p><p><b>Tune in as they discuss:</b></p>How Sarah transitioned from dispatch into operations leadership at a major airlineWhat she’s learned about balancing career growth with family prioritiesWhy mentorship and support networks make all the differenceThe leadership skills that help he...

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  Episode #14

  Combining Software and Emotional Intelligence for Safety Advances: Kellie Roby

  Nov 17, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Kellie Roby, Vice President of Polaris Aero, a safety services software company. Kellie’s career began with flying and evolved into a leadership role that now impacts how flight departments think about safety, audits, and culture. She shares how she balances technical expertise with the human side of aviation and why listening and emotional intelligence are at the heart of effective safety leadership.</p><p><b>Tune in as they discuss:</b></p>How Kellie transitioned from the cockpit into safety leadershipWhat a day in aviation safet...

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  Episode #13

  What It Takes to Keep F-35 Fighter Jets Mission-Ready: Ryan Bass

  Nov 17, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Ryan Bass, who began her aviation career as an F-18 engine mechanic in the Navy and now works on Lockheed Martin’s F-35 flight line. From helping launch the very first test aircraft to supervising a team of maintainers, she shares how grit, technical skill, and determination shaped her path.</p><p><b>Tune-in as they discuss:</b></p>How she went from a small-town graduate to working on F-18s around the worldThe process of building, testing, and launching the F-35’s three modelsThe challenges of prov...

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