Episode #91 - From Training in Australia to Tours in Texas: Mandy Leader - The Helicopter Podcast

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Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical
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In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, Halsey Schider sits
down with Mandy Leader, a helicopter pilot working in the tour
industry, to explore her journey into aviation, her training in
Australia, and her experiences flying passengers. Mandy also
provides insights into the differences between flight training in
the U.S. and other countries.

The discussion spans a wide range of topics, from Visa
considerations to job opportunities in the Australian helicopter
industry. Mandy also talks about the process of converting
licenses for international work.

Mandy highlights her involvement in "Forever on the Fly," a
nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing aviation to young
people. They also address the current shortage of pilots and
mechanics and emphasize the importance of encouraging more young
men and women to pursue careers in aviation.

Tune into this episode for an engaging discussion on aviation,
and the efforts to inspire the next generation of aviators!

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International and Sellacopter.