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Expertise
I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
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
International Organization of Women Pilots, Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Organization, Air Line Pilots Association
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie | 11/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dottie, you are the best! : ) ..... |
| Kumara | 06/24/10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Good to know that site you provided ..... |
| Luna | 05/06/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou, I will call that number and ..... |
| andy | 09/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your advice! |
| Bob | 07/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dottie Norkus
2011-11-08 pilots:
As my profle states, I can only address such inquires from an American perspective. That said, since you are in Iceland I assume you may be considering coming to the United States to do your flight training
2010-07-10 Aeronautical career choosing:
Sorry, but I cannot comment on any course or career path in India. As my profile states, I can only address airline pilot careers or entry level, non-management airline careers (baggage, flight attendant
2010-06-22 Radio Navigation book:
Seems Although you are in India, this link provides several U.S. Federal Aviation Administration books online for free you can view as .pdf files to learn about aircraft radio navigation: http://www
2010-02-01 Financing the dream...:
Sarah 1) What can you tell me about financing flight instruction? Unfortunately, I can't address financing. With the economy being what it is these days and the numbers of pilots out of work,
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
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