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RFT 446: Airline Pilot Craig "Pontiff" Pope
FromReady For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career
RFT 446: Airline Pilot Craig "Pontiff" Pope
FromReady For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Craig Pope was inspired to fly from his father's example - his father waas the pilot for his state's governor. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, then joined the Air National Guard, flying F-4's, then F-16s. He's been a pilot with a legacy airline for 30 years. He was hired in 1991, starting out as a DC-8 Flight Engineer, and progressed through the fleets and seats, and now flies as a Captain on the Airbus. In addition to his airline flying, Pontiff is the curator of the River Rat Museum in Louisville. Pontiff has been active in the River Rats. Pontiff also designs challenge coins, and has created more than 50 different coins.
Released:
Nov 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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