*To opt in for the free PDF with all the information, requirements and process to become an FAA certificated ground instructor, send me an email at: chickswhoflyofficial@gmail.com Producing this podcast is a labor of love, but it requires significant effort. With your support, I can make it even better for you. If the Chicks Who Fly Podcast has made a difference for you and brought you joy, please consider supporting our work: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inaia/support In this episode of "Chicks Who Fly,”Inaia has an inspiring conversation with Jen Shull, a pilot whose chance encounter dramatically altered Inaia’s career path. Inaia recounts how driving for a rideshare company led to meeting Jenn, a newly minted Part 135 pilot braving LA traffic. Their conversation ignited a love for aviation in Inaia, who followed Jenn’s advice to become a pilot and ground instructor. Jenn shares her own non-linear journey into aviation, highlighting her tech job background, Air Force experience, and initial dabbling in flying for fun. The conversation delves into her transition from enjoying general aviation (GA) to becoming a professional pilot, discussing her experiences with Part 135 operations and eventual move to a Part 121 major airline. Jenn offers valuable insights into the aviation world, discussing hurdles like the complexity of flight systems, the challenges of commuting, and the importance of community within smaller operations. She emphasizes the transformative power of aviation milestones and talks about the sense of connection when flying passengers on pivotal life journeys. Inaia shares a bit about her experience working at her previous Part 121 cargo airline and how she rode in the flight deck of a 767 to rescue a dog in Puerto Rico. Jen offers advice for aspiring pilots: get a medical certificate first, ensure a good fit with your flight instructor, soak in the wisdom of experienced pilots, and never quit even when facing tough challenges. Created by Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor, Inaia. chickswhoflyofficial@gmail.com ✈️Watch all the short video lessons for Private Pilot Ground School here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuuw6zmQ4lRYccoXxCp2yP7roDVjjqGVT ✈️CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.chickswhofly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/76groundschoolchick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@76groundschoolchick/ The links below are affiliate links which allows 76 Ground School Chick to receive a small commission from Amazon, at bio extra cost to you, any time you use the links below to sign up for programs or purchase items on Amazon. Please consider supporting this channel so we can focus on bringing you more high quality free educational aviation content! Recommended Reading for Student Pilots: Paper back copy of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: https://amzn.to/3ObVNbL Paperback copy of the Airplane Flying Handbook: https://amzn.to/44HAc0f Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche: https://amzn.to/3rr3vWE The Killing Zone by Paul Craig : https://amzn.to/44GFzwF Weather Flying by Robert Buck : https://amzn.to/3ObW0vz Inexpensive Aviation Headset I like using: https://amzn.to/3NQkNnI