Ep101: Honoring Loved Ones Through Aviation Scholarships with Jeannette Crowder

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Careers, Leisure, Business, Aviation

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Buckle up for a heartfelt journey as we uncover the inspiring story behind an aviation scholarship that emerged as a tribute to a lost pilot's legacy. Join us as Jeannette Crowder reveals the amazing benefits of the program, unleashing the power for aspiring aviators to reach new heights. It's a story of empowerment and soaring ambitions you won't want to miss!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

Benefits of being chosen for Cajun’s Aviation Dream scholarship program
The importance of fostering young people’s dreams
Advantages of being Cajun’s Aviation Dream scholars
A simple strategy to market an aviation scholarship program
How to move on from a loved one who perished in a flying tragedy

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ABOUT JEANNETTE CROWDER

Jeannette is the president of Cajun’s Aviation Dream Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to carry on the legacy of Major Stephen “Cajun” Del Bago by helping stellar young Americans chase their dreams to fly and pursue their passion for aviation.

CONNECT WITH JEANNETTE

Website: Cajun's Aviation Dream

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Make sure that the young people knew that it was possible.
0:07.8	They just had to not give up.
0:09.7	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:15.7	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums, meaning they are taking
0:22.3	huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details. This podcast was created to help
0:28.6	you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job. Let's get ready for
0:34.7	pushback. Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:39.7	Hey, pilots, welcome back to another interview episode of Ready for Pushback.
0:44.6	I'm Nick Fialca, and I'm so glad you're joining me today.
0:48.8	I have a conversation with one of the most lovely people I think I've ever met. I'm talking to Miss
0:55.9	Jeanette Crowder from an organization called Cajun's Aviation Dream. And I think you are going to
1:04.7	really enjoy this and here's why. This nonprofit that she runs, Cajun Aviation's Dream, is in memory of her brother, Stephen Del Bagnow, and his call sign was Cajun. He was an Air Force Thunderbird and he tragically lost his life. And she is keeping his flame lit by running this organization and giving scholarships to people that have a
1:31.6	dream for aviation, that have a passion for aviation. And so if you are a person who is working
1:40.0	their way through sorting out everything having to do with aviation. And maybe you need a little
1:46.5	help. Maybe you want to get involved. Maybe you're a person that's already made it and you want to
1:52.4	give back. This is an opportunity for you to give. Lots and lots of great information here.
1:59.7	Cajun's Aviation Dream. I'll have all those information in the
2:02.9	show notes. So sit back, relax. Let's get ready for pushback. And last but not least, let's have a
2:09.5	quick word from our sponsors because without them, we wouldn't have this awesome podcast.
2:14.3	Hey, pilot, did you just get a new conditional job offer? Are you getting out of the military and going to move your family across the country? Are you going to move in base somewhere or are you going to go out to find that second home that you've been looking for? Well, I want you to stop right now, pick up the phone and call Marty and the team at Trident Home Loans. It's an organization that's run by
2:35.5	pilots. They understand pilot pay. They understand contracts. They understand military. They have the best
2:41.7	VA loans in the United States. Marty and his team have been doing mortgages for years. They've been
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