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WAI On Air Podcast

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Changing Course, Finding Purpose: Natalee Johnston | S2E21

October 14, 2026 · 21 min

Meet Natalee Johnston, the first female pilot in the Royal Australian Navy. Natalee grew up on a farm in Western Australia and joined the Navy at 17. In 1998, after completing her undergraduate studies and military flight training, she…
United in Safety: Sasha Johnson | S2E20

September 30, 2026 · 30 min

Meet Sasha Johnson, Vice President of Corporate Safety at United. Sasha oversees a remarkably broad safety portfolio at United — worldwide aviation safety, ground safety, quality assurance, medical, workers' compensation, managed care…
Straight Up Lifting Others: Nicole Battjes | S2E19

September 16, 2026 · 55 min

Meet Nicole Battjes, owner of Rainbow Helicopters, the largest air tour company in Oahu, Hawaii. Nicole founded Rainbow Helicopters in 2011 at just 27 years old, starting with herself and a single helicopter. Today, the multi-island Part…
9,000 People, One Mission: Alex Marren | S2E18

September 2, 2026 · 28 min

Meet Alex Marren, retired senior airline and transportation executive, most recently chief operating officer of Air New Zealand. Alex brings more than 35 years of success across the aviation, automotive, travel, and transportation…
Changing the Equation: Nelda Lee | S2E17

August 19, 2026 · 32 min

WAI On Air Podcast – Season 2 Episode 17 , “Changing the Equation” is live! 🎙️✈️ Meet Nelda Lee, a trailblazing flight test engineer with 45 years at McDonnell Douglas and The Boeing Company. Nelda was responsible for flight and ground…

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Space2Inspire: Dr. Sian Proctor | On Air S2E16

August 4, 2026 · 35 min

Meet Dr. Sian ProctorBorn just after Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Sian calls herself a "celebration baby" — and that connection to space has shaped her path ever since, even when it wasn't a straight line to NASA. When NASA said no…
Change Equals Opportunity: Jim Keyes | On Air S2E15

July 22, 2026 · 49 min

Meet James “Jim” W. Keyes, a global business leader, philanthropist, educator, artist, musician, commercial pilot, and modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two globally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc, and…
Safety is No Accident: Wendy Morse | On Air S2E14

July 8, 2026 · 28 min

Meet Capt. Wendy Morse, a United captain and the first woman to serve as an ALPA national officer bringing more than 35 years of union experience to her role. She exemplifies a “see it, be it” leadership role model for girls and young…
Leading the Lines: Jacqui Key| On Air S2E13

June 24, 2026 · 38 min

Meet Jacqui Key, vice president of domestic line stations at United Airlines, where she oversees U.S. line station operations across the country. With 20+ years in the industry, Jacqui brings a wealth of experience and perspective to this…
Rethink Impossible: Jessica Cox | On Air S2E12

June 10, 2026 · 17 min

Meet Jessica Cox, the world's first licensed armless pilot. Adaptability has defined Jessica Cox's life. Refusing to see herself as different, she mastered everyday tasks with her feet and continually defied expectations. Her lifetime of…
CNN's Pete Muntean on Aviation, Loss, and Finding His Path | On Air S2E11

May 27, 2026 · 51 min

Pete Muntean is a CNN correspondent based in Washington, D.C. A pilot and flight instructor, he covers aviation and transportation as well as general assignment stories for the network.Pete came to CNN in 2020 after a decade in local news…
Changing Course: Amy Tomlinson |OnAirS2E10

May 13, 2026 · 25 min

Meet Amy Tomlinson—the Blue Angels' first female weapons system officer— who leads drone delivery at Amazon Prime Air. Amy has over 25 years of leadership and management experience including a strong background in instructing, mentoring…

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About the show

WAI On Air Launches Podcast WAI will expand its On Air content to include podcasts. Each episode will take you behind the scenes of the aviation/aerospace world to meet the remarkable women shaping its future. From pilots and engineers to air traffic controllers, aerospace executives, and innovators, On Air celebrates the stories, challenges, and triumphs of women (and men) across every corner of the aviation industry— all aimed at empowering the next generation and honoring the pioneers who paved the way.