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Expertise
I can address questions concerning: airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the Unites States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, non-university flight training scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation, air carrier accidents and airline operations. ****Please note, I cannot address flight training or career queries from outside the United States. If you are not in the USA, please direct your question to the message boards at www.PPRUNE.org as you can surely find an answer there. For those in India try http://www.indianpilots.com Also, I cannot address questions about aero engineering degree programs/careers or aviation management careers.
Experience in the area
U.S. Regional airline pilot. I have had 15 years previous experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot.
Organizations
I am a charter member of Women In Aviation International as well as the International Organization of Women Pilots: the Ninety Nines. I keep a database of Flight Training scholarships & grants for women (mostly SW USA) and mentor student pilots.
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University certificate in Aviation Safety/Accident investigation.
A.S. in Aerospace Science.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| andy | 09/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your advice! |
| Bob | 07/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| flynfish | 07/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Dottie for getting back with me ..... |
| kathleen | 06/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | great fascinating answers--there's a lot to study ..... |
| kathleen | 05/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks dottie-you sure know how to give ..... |
Recent Answers from Dottie Norkus
2009-11-08 Career in Aviation:
Peter I think you are smart to be getting a degree in business and not an aviation specific degree. I am sure you are aware of the hard times in the aviation industry right now and that it is a very
2009-08-14 Part 61 vs. Part 141 commercial training:
Andy I am glad to see these question were on your mind! You have been doing your homework I see. 1) What are the current requirements and how much higher do you think they will raise the minimum
2009-08-08 Part 61 vs. Part 141 commercial training:
Andy, I don't believe it matters which route you go and personally know very few pilots that went to a Part 141 school. Others counter that since it is 'airline structured' from the beginning, it is
2009-07-21 Clouds, wet airplanes:
There are some types of clouds through which an aircraft flies through and is doesn't come out dry. However, during the times that it does, the cloud may be comprised of ice crystals if the temperature
2009-07-06 DWI:
Bob Yes, you must report alcohol-related administrative actions, whether a conviction took place or not. You said you were arrested for a DUI. You said that you refused a breath test resulting in the
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