My first trip ever to Washington D.C. was finally happening. I had been waiting months for this opportunity to cover the legendary, iconic and perfectly photogenic metropolis. Yet, not only was my camera going to get work, but so would my heart. See, this trip was more about the passengers than the destination, and I would… Read more »
The Women in Aviation International Conference (WAI) was held this year from Thursday, March 2 to Saturday, March 4. Hundreds of aviators from pilots to dispatchers to business leaders to student interns gathered in Orlando, Fla. to share their experiences, learn more about the aviation industry and expand their careers. The three-day event featured exhibits from… Read more »
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to share my story as an American, military veteran and Envoy pilot. I’m blessed to be where I am today, and I owe it all to those who have gone before me and inspired me to live my life to the fullest. As a new Captain… Read more »
After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Commander Andrew Danko was looking for an opportunity to use his military-helicopter pilot experience to transition into a career with a commercial airline. The challenge was to find an airline that would count his rotor experience toward his Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) hours. After contacting numerous airlines and finding no… Read more »
We’re pleased to announce a new Rotor Transition Program (RTP) to help military pilots make the transition to a civilian aviation career. By using Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and Envoy funding, former service members can take advantage of the reduced ATP minimum flight experience requirement of only 750 total flight hours. Pilots will obtain the… Read more »