When I first began chatting with Rebekah Robertson about her recent upgrade to captain on one of Trans States Airlines EMB 145s, she said the process reminded her of her early days as a flight instructor. Training for the flight instructor certificate includes learning to fly and reach for the appropriate switches from the right side of the airplane. Robertson transitioned from the first officer side of the Embraer to Denver-based captain in December 2018. Part of that training meant learning to handle the regional jet from the left seat.
Rebekah Robertson: Upgrading to Captain
Key Takeaways:
- Rebekah Robertson rapidly progressed from her first flying lesson in 2014 to becoming an airline captain with Trans States Airlines in just 4½ years.
- Her upgrade to captain involved extensive training to adapt to flying from the left seat, manage new responsibilities, and mentor new first officers.
- As a captain, she oversees crew, passengers, and the aircraft, and her future goal is to fly for United Airlines.
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