Airline Pilot
I am currently a First Officer for Republic Airlines on the EMB170/175. I have
my Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument, Single and Multi-engine
Land Ratings. I graduated from Purdue University in Aviation Technology. I
live in Indianapolis, Indiana, with my husband, Aaron, and two daughters,
Kayla and Amanda. We have a Yorkie/Jack Russell Terrier named Beethoven.
My memories about aviation were enjoying watching airplanes takeoff and
land at the airport. I knew I wanted to fly airplanes after I watched "Top
Gun".
My motivation to become a Pilot - There are many obstacles that stood in
my way and still do today. If you really have a dream and are passionate
about that dream, you will overcome any obstacle that is thrown at you.
Never give up, because you never know when you may be given an
opportunity. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!
I learned to fly at Purdue University. I flew Piper Cadets, Cessna 150s, Piper
Archers, Piper Arrows, Cessna 172s, Beechcraft Duchess, King Air C90 and
B200, Piper Aztec, Cessna 414s for Hawaii Air Ambulance, TBM 700 for
Hartzell Propellers and Boeing 727 Simulator. I am currently not flying but
will sometimes go up in a Cessna 172.
I am short and when people find out that I'm a licensed pilot, the first
question out of their mouths is "Can you reach the pedals and see over the
dash?"
Bonus:
Q WHAT ROLE DO SKILLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND
TECHNOLOGY PLAY IN SUPPORTING YOUR JOB?
As much as you don't want to hear this, Math and Science play an
important role. You need math to calculate weight and balance and science
to understand how an airplane flies. I went through an Aviation Explorer
program in high school to help me understand aviation a little better. I also
attended a college-prep high school that focused on getting me ready for
college, but also getting me ready for my field of study in college. I took a
lot of math and science in high school like Pre-Calculus, Analytic Geometry,
Mechanical Drawing, Physics, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. I took the
same types of courses at Purdue along with the aviation courses. My advice
is to take as many math and science courses as you can and find Explorer
programs in you community. It helps to find your peers with the same
interest. It not only keeps up your motivation but you make friends that
can last a lifetime.
Q WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU SUGGEST FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OR
YOUNG ADULTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR A CAREER LIKE YOURS?
Get involved with the local airport with EAA, Civil Air Patrol or even how I did
it through Boy Scout Explorer Programs.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at llogeais@sbcglobal.net or my
cell phone at 317-201-8135. I live in the Indianapolis, Indiana area so I will
be happy to answer any questions.
Thanks and Good Luck in your careers!!
I am currently a First Officer for Republic Airlines on the EMB170/175. I have
my Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument, Single and Multi-engine
Land Ratings. I graduated from Purdue University in Aviation Technology. I
live in Indianapolis, Indiana, with my husband, Aaron, and two daughters,
Kayla and Amanda. We have a Yorkie/Jack Russell Terrier named Beethoven.
My memories about aviation were enjoying watching airplanes takeoff and
land at the airport. I knew I wanted to fly airplanes after I watched "Top
Gun".
My motivation to become a Pilot - There are many obstacles that stood in
my way and still do today. If you really have a dream and are passionate
about that dream, you will overcome any obstacle that is thrown at you.
Never give up, because you never know when you may be given an
opportunity. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!
I learned to fly at Purdue University. I flew Piper Cadets, Cessna 150s, Piper
Archers, Piper Arrows, Cessna 172s, Beechcraft Duchess, King Air C90 and
B200, Piper Aztec, Cessna 414s for Hawaii Air Ambulance, TBM 700 for
Hartzell Propellers and Boeing 727 Simulator. I am currently not flying but
will sometimes go up in a Cessna 172.
I am short and when people find out that I'm a licensed pilot, the first
question out of their mouths is "Can you reach the pedals and see over the
dash?"
Bonus:
Q WHAT ROLE DO SKILLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND
TECHNOLOGY PLAY IN SUPPORTING YOUR JOB?
As much as you don't want to hear this, Math and Science play an
important role. You need math to calculate weight and balance and science
to understand how an airplane flies. I went through an Aviation Explorer
program in high school to help me understand aviation a little better. I also
attended a college-prep high school that focused on getting me ready for
college, but also getting me ready for my field of study in college. I took a
lot of math and science in high school like Pre-Calculus, Analytic Geometry,
Mechanical Drawing, Physics, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. I took the
same types of courses at Purdue along with the aviation courses. My advice
is to take as many math and science courses as you can and find Explorer
programs in you community. It helps to find your peers with the same
interest. It not only keeps up your motivation but you make friends that
can last a lifetime.
Q WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU SUGGEST FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OR
YOUNG ADULTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR A CAREER LIKE YOURS?
Get involved with the local airport with EAA, Civil Air Patrol or even how I did
it through Boy Scout Explorer Programs.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at llogeais@sbcglobal.net or my
cell phone at 317-201-8135. I live in the Indianapolis, Indiana area so I will
be happy to answer any questions.
Thanks and Good Luck in your careers!!
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