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March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate women’s contributions to our nation and communities. It’s also a time to recognize our team members and highlight their stories in the aviation industry and beyond.

Today, we present Kelli Bidstrup, a PHL-based Captain who started her aviation career as a gate agent and never thought she would be a pilot, but one discovery ride later, she was hooked.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we talked with Kelli about her love for aviation, her heroes, and the advice she gives to those who aspire to fly.

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate women’s contributions to our nation and communities. It is also a time to recognize our team members and highlight their stories in the aviation industry and beyond.

Today, we present Shauna Parish, a CLT-based first officer who grew up dreaming of becoming a pilot.

In honor of the month, we talked with Shauna about her love for aviation, her heroes, and the advice she gives to those who aspire to fly.

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate women’s contributions to our nation and communities. It’s also a time to recognize our team members and highlight their stories in the aviation industry and beyond.

Today, we present Inflight Training Instructor Tiffany Brown, a 20-year PSA veteran who started as a flight attendant and held various roles throughout her tenure.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we talked with Tiffany about her love for Inflight, her heroes, and the advice she gives to those who aspire to have longevity in their careers.

Black History Month honors the arts, culture, traditions, history, and contributions of African American people in the United States. We are pleased to spotlight our team members who show how our different backgrounds contribute to The PSA Way.

First Officer Moriah Graham began her aviation journey with PSA as a Cadet. Before that, she completed her private pilot’s license at 16 years old. She was also inducted into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame for being the first Black girl in the state to receive their pilot’s license in high school.

Native American Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of indigenous Americans and their influence on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. During this important observation, we are pleased to spotlight our team members who show how our different backgrounds contribute to The PSA Way.

DCA-based First Officer Chad Hendricks’ interest in aviation began as a kid, growing up two blocks from Milwaukee’s airport. Planes flew over his family’s house daily, and he and his friends would ride their bikes to the airport and walk freely up to the gates. His official flying journey began in 1997 when he joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard and was accepted to attend flight school to become a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot.

At PSA, our pilots have the opportunity to progress professionally, and they can also make a difference as mentors to the next generation of aviators through our Cadet program. The program offers university students a direct, guided path to becoming a First Officer at PSA through specialized training, tuition assistance, and mentorship.

To highlight the rewarding opportunities in becoming a Cadet Mentor, we talked to CLT-based First Officer Megan Lundy about her experience and why other pilots at PSA should consider becoming a mentor.

Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans and their influence on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. During this important observation, we are pleased to spotlight our team members who show how our different backgrounds contribute to The PSA Way.

PHL-based Captain Jose Maldonado Machuca’s interest in aviation began when he was a kid watching his favorite uncle be a fighter pilot for the Venezuelan Air Force. It was because of him that Jose was able to attend air shows and even had the opportunity to sit on an F-16 fighter many times as a kid. Years later, Jose pursued his dream and passion of a career as a pilot once established in the United States.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which honors the arts, culture, contributions, and history of LGBTQ+ people in the United States. During this important observation, we are proudly spotlighting our team members who show how diverse backgrounds contribute to The PSA Way.

Today we introduce Inflight Supervisor Mel Wright. She shared her story of being a lifelong ally to the community, supporting a LGBTQ+ family member, and the importance of human rights and equality.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which honors the arts, culture, contributions, and history of LGBTQ+ people in the United States. During this important observation, we are proudly spotlighting our team members who show how diverse backgrounds contribute to The PSA Way.

Today we introduce Pilot Recruiter Chad Armes-Smotherman. He talked with us about his aviation journey, cultural traditions, and representation in the aviation industry.