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 achieved the remarkable feat of becoming an airline captain for Trans States Airlines just 4.5 years after her first flying lesson.
- Her month-long upgrade training required adapting to flying from the left seat, including re-learning controls and taking on expanded responsibilities for flight operations, crew, and passengers.
- Drawing on her experience and observations as a first officer, Robertson successfully transitioned to captain and now aspires to fly for United Airlines.
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