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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Adva Amir Became One of the Few Female Airline Captains | E108

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As a curious eight-year-old, Adva Amir was mesmerized by the cockpit during a family trip, sparking a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. After failing to become a military pilot in Israel, Adva felt broken. Shifting her mindset and picking up the pieces, she moved to the U.S. to pursue civilian flight training. Despite language barriers, naysayers, and grueling hours, she broke into this male-dominated field and became one of the few female airline captains in the world. In this episode, Adva joins Ilana to share insights on chasing your dream, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Adva Amir is a commercial airline pilot, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice. Recognized by the National Business Aviation Association as one of the top 40 most influential people in aviation, Adva actively advocates for diversity and inclusion while mentoring aspiring pilots.

In this episode, Ilana and Adva will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:54) Her Childhood Fascination with Flying

(03:16) Failing to Become a Military Pilot

(05:51) Leading a Military Unit at 19 Years Old

(07:15) Moving to the U.S. for Flight Training

(12:06) The Challenging Path to Becoming a Pilot

(17:15) Landing First Airline Job Amid COVID-19

(20:11) Breaking Barriers and Expectations in Aviation

(23:06) Adva’s Viral LinkedIn Post Inspiring Millions

(26:50) Adjusting to Long-Haul Flights with Hawaiian Airlines

(30:34) Discovering a Passion for Surfing

(36:54) Competing in the Maccabiah Games

(39:01) Pursuing Dreams Despite Naysayers

Adva Amir is a commercial airline pilot, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice. While at SkyWest Airlines, she became one of the few female airline captains, breaking barriers and inspiring others. Currently at Hawaiian Airlines, she flies long-haul routes as a First Officer. Recognized by the National Business Aviation Association as one of the top 40 most influential people in aviation, Adva actively advocates for diversity and inclusion while mentoring aspiring pilots.

Connect with Adva:

Adva’s Website: advamir.com

Adva’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adva-amir-3bb2a6136

Leap Academy:

Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.

Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

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As a curious eight-year-old, Adva Amir was mesmerized by the cockpit during a family trip, sparking a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. After failing to become a military pilot in Israel, Adva felt broken. Shifting her mindset and picking up the pieces, she moved to the U.S. to pursue civilian flight training. Despite language barriers, naysayers, and grueling hours, she broke into this male-dominated field and became one of the few female airline captains in the world. In this episode, Adva joins Ilana to share insights on chasing your dream, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Adva Amir is a commercial airline pilot, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice. Recognized by the National Business Aviation Association as one of the top 40 most influential people in aviation, Adva actively advocates for diversity and inclusion while mentoring aspiring pilots.

In this episode, Ilana and Adva will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:54) Her Childhood Fascination with Flying

(03:16) Failing to Become a Military Pilot

(05:51) Leading a Military Unit at 19 Years Old

(07:15) Moving to the U.S. for Flight Training

(12:06) The Challenging Path to Becoming a Pilot

(17:15) Landing First Airline Job Amid COVID-19

(20:11) Breaking Barriers and Expectations in Aviation

(23:06) Adva’s Viral LinkedIn Post Inspiring Millions

(26:50) Adjusting to Long-Haul Flights with Hawaiian Airlines

(30:34) Discovering a Passion for Surfing

(36:54) Competing in the Maccabiah Games

(39:01) Pursuing Dreams Despite Naysayers

Adva Amir is a commercial airline pilot, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice. While at SkyWest Airlines, she became one of the few female airline captains, breaking barriers and inspiring others. Currently at Hawaiian Airlines, she flies long-haul routes as a First Officer. Recognized by the National Business Aviation Association as one of the top 40 most influential people in aviation, Adva actively advocates for diversity and inclusion while mentoring aspiring pilots.

Connect with Adva:

Adva’s Website: advamir.com

Adva’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adva-amir-3bb2a6136

Leap Academy:

Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.

Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

  continue reading

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