Ep83: LCDR Brenda Robinson: Trailblazing African-American Women’s Path in Aviation

Gain the confidence to reach for your dream aviation career in today’s episode with Lt. Cmdr. Brenda Robinson as she shares her journey to becoming the first African-American naval aviator. Tune in now to hear life-altering insights to fuel your path to success!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  How Brenda started her career in aviation What it’s like to be the first African-American woman to enter AOCS Advantages of being a flight instructor Challenges and lessons to applying for an airline as a woman pilot Aviation Camps of the Carolinas: What it is and what it does Timeless advice for young and aspiring pilots   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Aviation Officer Candidate School Devotion American Airlines Success Is An Attitude, Goal Achievement For A Lifetime by Brenda Robinson | Kindle and Paperback ABOUT LCDR BRENDA ROBINSON Brenda earned her private pilot certificate at MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York. While a senior at Dowling, a military services meeting paved Brenda's path to a military flight deck. Her 1977 selection as one of 10 women nationwide to attend the Navy's Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, launched her on a path to becoming a naval aviator.    She became the first African-American female graduate from Aviation Officer Candidate School. Her entire career is peppered with firsts for African-American women in the U.S. Navy: flight instructor, evaluator, and VIP transport pilot, to name a few.    Today, Brenda shares her success stories in a number of ways. She published Success is an Attitude: Goal Achievement for a Lifetime in 1995. She is a sought-after speaker at schools and launched the Aviation Camps of the Carolinas in late 2014. She is currently working on her next book, The Very First Raven.   CONNECT WITH LCDR BRENDA Website:  Aviation Camps of the Carolinas CONNECT WITH US  Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “R4P" and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!    SPONSOR If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®.   Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US.   Trident Home Loans - Mortgage Advertising Disclaimer: Marty Medve, MLO | NMLS 86840 Conditional approval offered by Trident Home Loans, NMLS 65716, is based on creditworthiness. All mortgage terms depend on factors including creditworthiness. Visit www.Tridenthomeloans.com for licensing info. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS ID 65716. Not an offer to lend; subject to credit approval.