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Podcast: Ready 4 Pushback
Episode: Episode 213 - Behind the Scenes of Flight Operations: Harry Yi's Path from National Guard Pilot to Dispatcher
Description: How do you balance a love for flying with a desire for more family time? In this episode, Harry Yi, a Medivac helicopter pilot in the National Guard, shares his journey to becoming an airline dispatcher. Learn how dispatchers play a vital role in flight operations, offering pilots critical support and planning. From dispatch training and certification to union benefits, pay, and career paths, Harry explains what it takes to succeed. Plus, he reflects on balancing a dual career as a Guard pilot with a civilian career, offering practical tips for managing proficiency, currency, and career progression. ...