Ep178 : Building a Stronger Future for Women in Aviation with Isabella Velarde and Precious Banks

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Aviation, Business, Careers, Leisure

5.0 • 797 Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

What does it take to inspire the next generation of aviators? Learn the answers with trailblazers Isabella Velarde and Precious Banks about their journeys in aviation and how they're creating new opportunities for young girls to break into the industry. From personal struggles to career milestones, their stories are filled with passion and purpose. Plus, they reveal something big coming up for aviation enthusiasts that you won't want to miss!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

How mentorship can change your aviation career
Breaking barriers in aviation: Overcoming the unique challenges of being women in a male-dominated industry
The vital role of community support in aviation and how organizations like Women in Aviation provide essential resources to aspiring pilots
Exciting aviation-focused events Isabella and Precious are organizing, and why you need to be there
An inspiring story of perseverance in pursuit of a pilot's license

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ABOUT ISABELLA VELARDE AND PRECIOUS BANKS

Isabella is a recent graduate of Auburn University's Liberal Arts Program with a major in Professional Flight and a minor in General Business. She is a certified flight instructor, and her ultimate goal is to fly for a major airline.

Precious Banks is an aviation professional passionate about inspiring women in the industry. As Co-Chair of Outreach for the Atlanta Chapter of Women in Aviation, she promotes opportunities for aspiring women aviators. A flight attendant for a major airline, Precious is also pursuing her instrument rating to further her aviation skills. In June 2024, she received the "Making a Difference" award for her volunteer work with ACE Academy (KFTY), impacting young aviators. Precious is a devoted mother and wife, balancing her career and family with leadership and dedication.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	The key word is community, and that's for any profession that you choose.
0:05.2	But especially aviation, you need to find your community.
0:08.4	Having somebody that will help guide you through any steps of the aviation world is so important.
0:15.8	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:22.0	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:27.8	meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:32.9	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job.
0:39.9	Let's get ready for pushback. Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca. Hey, pilot, welcome back to
0:48.6	another interview show at Ready for Pushback. I'm Nick Fialca. I'm so glad you are here. Today, I am interviewing the
0:56.7	outreach chairs of Women in Aviation International, the Wheels Down South Chapter here in Atlanta,
1:04.8	Georgia. And we talk all things, women in aviation, and getting girls involved in flying and the outreach that
1:13.1	happens with these great people that sacrifice so much. And so if you have a kid who is
1:19.1	interested in flying and wants to learn about aviation, whether it's being a pilot or a
1:24.9	maintainer or learning about dispatch or av airplane management or any of that.
1:30.4	This is a great episode.
1:31.9	It's a great conversation.
1:33.3	So sit back and relax.
1:35.7	Let's get ready for pushback.
1:38.0	All right.
1:38.9	Here we are Isabella Valarde and Officer Precious Banks.
1:43.6	It's fantastic to have you, ladies. Thank you for joining me.
1:47.6	Thank you so much. Yeah, of course. It's great. So you guys are women in aviation international,
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