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Holding Short

Holding Short is a podcast about all things aviation and the people that make up this multifaceted industry. Join our host Laura as she sits down with old friends and makes new ones. We’ll hear stories from all across Canada and around the world, be inspired, and learn a thing or two along the way! New episodes every second friday!

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Episode 25- John Lindsay

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2021/06/18

John Lindsay returned to aviation after an 18-year hiatus. On the verge of completing his PPL in 2000, John’s education path led him away from flying. He went to college to become a paramedic and has spent the last 18 years working as an advanced care paramedic and in various supervisory and management roles. Over the years John’s interest in flying never waned. In 2018 he returned to aviation and has since earned his PPL, seaplane rating and night rating. With a little bit of luck, he will soon

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Episode 24- Melissa Haney

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2021/06/04

Melissa Haney is originally from Inukjuak, Quebec. A small fly-in only community on the Hudson Bay. Flying in and out regularly growing up, she never thought of flying as a career. She attended Concordia University and was not too sure what she wanted to do for a career. She applied at Air Inuit as a flight attendant for a new challenge, September 11th, 2001 was her first day solo as a Flight Attendant. As much as this day was to change aviation worldwide, it made her realize how much she wanted to

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Episode 23- Stuart McAulay

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2021/05/21

Stuart McAulay has worked as an AME in General Aviation for over 30 years including specific roles as Safety Officer, Service Manager and Director of Maintenance. He has also navigated through years of experiencing various levels of mental illness in the form of anxiety and depression. Despite some personal setbacks, he has also managed to keep his career moving forward while constantly learning and contributing beyond his normal AME duties. Stuart began to share his thoughts about working through

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Episode 22- Christine Mortine

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2021/05/07

After a twenty-five plus career performing, teaching and conducting classical music, Christine S. Mortine switched from conducting instruments to flying by them! The dust has never settled since she realized aviation needed to be a second career getting her private pilot license. Christine is currently a FAA appointed Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) who continues to slip in dual instruction, especially tailwheel endorsements. Prior to the pandemic, Christine was an AOPA Safety Seminar presenter and

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Episode 21- Elise MacGlashing

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2021/04/23

Elise MacGlashing is a New Brunswick native and has been involved in aviation for over 20 years. Her aviation journey began as a student at Moncton Flight College (now MFCtraining) in 1999, where she completed her PPL and Night Rating. At this time, she began dispatching, which soon transitioned to the Chief Dispatcher position. In 2001, she took on the role of Director of Recruitment and Admissions at MFC. After a few years hiatus to raise her young children, she returned to work and is now

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Episode 20- Erika Holtz

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2021/04/22

Erika has been involved in aviation all her life, beginning her career in 2003 as an EIT with International Aero Products where she became general manager and person responsible for quality to Transport Canada. In addition to her work on the 9000lb gross weight Otter STC, including prototyping the wing and modifying the aircraft for physical and test flying, in 2007 Erika completed her professional engineering status with EGBC. She later lead the negotiation for Harbour Air to obtain the 9000lb

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Episode 19- Brady Parcels

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2021/04/09

From a very young age, Brady Parcels has been fascinated with all things transportation. While advancing through the Air Cadet program he developed a keen interest in aviation. By the end of high school, his career choice was solidified. Since then, Brady has completed an integrated CPL and MIFR program in conjunction with a Bachelor of Science from Mount Allison University. He majored in aviation and completed a minor in economics. During his flight training, Brady represented the Atlantic

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Episode 18- Allison MacLean

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2021/03/26

Allison moved to Toronto from Thunder Bay in early 2013 to join Porter Airlines. Prior to her promotion to Director, SOC, Allison also held the positions of Duty Officer and Manager, System Operations Control Centre (SOCC). While paying her way through university, Allison did some part-time work in the wee hours of the morning as a ramp attendant loading Dash 7s destined for northern mines and fishing lodges. From there, she was offered a job to help an airline with logistics at remote bases. The

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Episode 17- Cassandra Hepp

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2021/03/19

Cassandra Hepp is just 25 years old and has been a licensed M1/M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for almost 2 years! She took aircraft maintenance at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, then doing her apprenticeship in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. During her time at SAIT she was the President of the Aviation Student Association, received the SAITSA gold award, and the Dean's Choice Award. Since graduating, she has worked the majority of her career in the Canadian Arctic

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Episode 16- Christina von Bulow

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2021/03/14

Christina has had a love for aviation since she was young. Once she was old enough (and tall enough) she pursued her Private Pilot License during high school at the Brampton Flying Club. She then attended Trent University where she graduated with a BSc. Geography. While attending University, Christina purchased her 1963 Cessna 150 and has enjoyed many fun trips with family and friends for fun building hours. Upon graduating, Christina completed an Aerobatic Upset Training course with Patty Wagstaff

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Episode 15- Clarissa Dean

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2021/03/13

Clarissa Dean’s interest in aviation started while she was enrolled at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB. During her studies, she met several students taking the Aviation program through her Weather and Climate class, and from there, she was hooked. Initially she began working for Porter Airlines as a Customer Service Representative, and one year later was accepted as flight attendant for the Halifax base in Porter's 45th Flight Attendant class. One year into her dream job, she accepted the

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Episode 14- Kathy Fox

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2021/03/12

Kathy Fox chose air traffic control as a career, first with Transport Canada, and then with NAV CANADA where she held a number of senior management positions, including being the first woman Vice President Operations, from which she retired in 2007. Kathy was subsequently appointed as a Board Member of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and has served as its Chair since 2014. Kathy has also been extensively involved in other aviation activities for over 45 years, including sport

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Episode 13- Teri Loretto- Valentik

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2021/03/11

Teri comes from a long line of aviation folks: without exception, her entire immediate family were, or still are, involved in the industry. It seemed natural, then, that she worked her way through her degrees in the arts by working as a dispatcher, safety officer, and manager of a flight training unit. Strangely, her two worlds collide often: her aviation weather training, combined with her film and TV work, landed her the job as backup weather person for her local CBC news station. Some of her

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Episode 12- Dr. Suzanne Kearns

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2021/03/10

Dr. Suzanne Kearns is an Associate Professor of Aviation at the University of Waterloo. She is an internationally recognized leader in aviation education research, has earned airplane and helicopter pilot licenses at the age of 17, advanced aeronautical degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and began working as an aviation professor upon graduation at the age of 24. In the years since, she has taught and mentored thousands of aviation students, written/co-authored six books (including

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Episode 11- Janelle Walters

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2021/03/09

Janelle’s journey into the exciting world of aviation was entirely a fluke. She had always been interested in travel and adventure, however never considered aviation as a career path. Unbeknownst to her, Janelle’s mom had submitted a job application on her behalf to the Calgary Airport Authority after she graduated high school. After a confusing phone call, she attended the interview, was enthralled by the hustle and bustle of airside, and was offered the job. After a summer at the airport she was

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Episode 10- Madison Tiller

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2021/03/08

At the beginning of her career in Communications, Madison Tiller, did not picture a life in aviation. However, her path has always proved to be full of surprises. Shortly after graduating with her Bachelor of Public Relations degree, Madison had stints working in Communications with the federal government, followed by a position in the construction sector. Feeling the need for a change, Madison stumbled across a job posting for a temporary position as Communications Specialist with Jazz Aviation LP

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Episode 9- Maegan Extross

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2021/03/07

Maegan first became interested in aviation at age 12, after joining the Air Cadet program. She went on to attend the Aviation Safety Advanced Diploma Program at Seneca College, graduating with Honours and as Valedictorian of her class. During her program, she completed a co-op term with NAV CANADA, where she was hired full-time upon graduation in 2018, and works as a Research Analyst. In this capacity, Maegan provides traffic and safety analysis to support informed decision-making. Maegan is also

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Episode 8- Kendra Kincade

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2021/03/06

With more than 20 years as an Air Traffic Controller, two years as Nav Canada’s Employer Brand Specialist, an international key-note speaker, and Founder of two not-for-profit organisations, Kendra has unmatched expertise in equity, diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. She has received many awards and accolades for her ability to turn a dream into reality and make a difference in the industry. Kendra is also Founder and President of Elevate Aviation where among other things she spends

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Episode 7- Taylor Heber

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2021/03/05

Taylor Heber currently flies a Beechcraft 1900 in some of the most remote areas of Alaska. Prior to aviation, she started out in medical devices sales for spinal implants and has since traded her heels and scrubs for xtra tuffs. Taylor flies for a Part 135 operation where they fuel their own aircraft, load and unload the cargo, and regularly hit 14 hour duty days. She admits it is not always the most glamorous type of flying you can sometimes find on social media, but that the experience is unlike

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Episode 6- Kerry McCauley

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2021/02/26

Kerry McCauley got his inspiration to start flying from his uncle Kerry who was a Navy pilot and Kerry's namesake. At 17 he joined the Army National Guard and became a UH-1H "Huey" helicopter crew chief. Kerry did 12 years in the Guard becoming a winter survival instructor, Air Assault school graduate and was awarded 2 Army commendation medals. In 1986 Kerry got his skydiving license and private pilot's license and within 3 years was a free fall instructor and commercial pilot. In 1990 Kerry was

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