Ep140: A pilots journey to the youngest airline captain: scholarships, challenges, and finding success!

In a sky where dreams have no borders, Fredy Garcia Alvarez chats with us to share the soaring aspirations of immigrants in aviation. Uncover your flight path to success, from scholarships to essential pilot abilities and overcoming delays in this enriching journey above the clouds. Every moment is a step towards achieving your highest ambitions in the skies, so tune in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Challenges immigrants face pursuing an aviation career

• Scholarships to apply for to afford flight school costs

• A practical skill aspiring pilots must have

• How to overcome delays in achieving your aviation dreams

• Reasons to check in with your lawyer when signing contracts

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• AeroGuard Flight Training Center

• Southwest Airlines

• American Airlines

• Sanders Aviation

• Mesa Airlines

• Latino Pilots Association

ABOUT FREDY GARCIA ALVAREZ

Fredy is a Republic Airlines captain and is considered the youngest airline captain in the United States.

CONNECT WITH FREDY

• Website: Republic Airways 

• LinkedIn: Fredy Garcia Alvarez

CONNECT WITH US 

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