PLAY PODCASTS
A First Officer's Inspiring Journey

A First Officer's Inspiring Journey

The Cross-Check · The Frequency Network: The Wave

September 26, 202531m 1s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (traffic.megaphone.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

Joseph Tar Schmidt is a first officer for a major US airline, but how he got there is noteworthy. As president of the Professional Pilots of Tomorrow and a recipient and now President of the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund, Joseph has dedicated his career to pulling up others.


Joseph shares his journey into aviation, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of the scholarship fund in supporting aspiring pilots. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of a career in aviation, the significance of giving back to the community, and advice for those looking to enter the field.


To find out more about scholarship, mentorship or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out through the following links:


Professional Pilots of Tomorrow

https://www.theppot.org/


Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

https://www.dahlfund.org/


Just A Buck

https://www.justabuck.info/


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:21 Professional Pilots of Tomorrow

13:30 The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

20:39 Advice for Aspiring Pilots

25:51 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices