We had a busy 2016! We introduced you to some one-of-a-kind people and highlighted some extraordinary happenings within our company. Let’s take a look back to some of our favorite posts from TRANSmissions this past year.
Preparing for Your First Part 121 Ground School – An Instructor’s Perspective
In what was far and away our most read and shared blog entry of the year, Trans States Airlines Flight Instruction Manager Paul Epperson shares his tips and advice for what to expect and how to prepare for the adjustment into 121 ground school.
Trans States Provides Simulated Flight Experience for Children with Autism
Some of our Raleigh-based crew members had the opportunity to be a part of a very special event co-sponsored by American Airlines and the Autism Society of North Carolina. The event simulated the airport experience for children with autism so that they would know what to expect the first time they boarded a commercial flight. The children also had the opportunity to board a Trans States Embraer 145, and were shown exactly what would happen during the first 20 minutes of a real flight.
Shriners Debut Aviation-Themed Parade Float, With Help of Trans States Employee
Trans States’ Sam Curless helped the St. Louis Shriners Air Patrol when they were in dire need of a new parade float. Through his connections, Sam was able to help organize a build of a new float, made out of an Embraer 145 fuselage. The float made its debut at the St. Louis Thanksgiving Day Parade to an excited crowd, and a group of Shriners kids who got to ride it for the first time!
Trans States VP of Safety Marks 70th Birthday by Flying 70th Aircraft Type
Trans States Airlines Vice President of Safety Craig Tompkins recently accomplished a pretty lofty goal that he’d set for himself in 2014 – to fly 70 different aircraft before his 70th birthday. Craig reached his milestone right on time, flying aircraft type #70, a Cessna 170 on floats, just before his 70th birthday in October.
Former Marine Turned Aircraft Mechanic and College Student: Meet Brandi Rector
Before becoming a aircraft mechanic for Trans States Airlines, Brandi Rector spent six years in the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter aerial gunner and mechanic. Now she dedicates her time to ensuring that our aircraft operate safely and efficiently, all while attending full-time classes at Saint Louis University.
We’ll be back in 2017 with more posts dedicated to the extraordinary individuals who call Trans States home. Happy New Year!