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Laura Mayo: A Lover of All Things That Fly

Laura Mayo has always been interested in flying, and was finally able to make the commitment to train full-time at ATP’s Nashville facility. Laura Mayo
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Laura Mayo, with a background in fisheries and wildlife sciences, transitioned into aviation after a discovery flight, driven by a desire for a flexible career compatible with her husband's military service.
  • She is currently a student at ATP's Nashville location, having earned her commercial pilot certificate and is progressing towards becoming a certified flight instructor (CFI).
  • Mayo aspires to fly for major airlines, UPS, or utilize her skills in wildlife surveys for state/federal agencies, and encourages others to pursue aviation despite the challenges, calling it "absolutely worth it."
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Laura Mayo is a lover of all things that fly, especially airplanes. “I have devoted most of my education and field experience to birds, and now I get to fly with them,” she says. Mayo earned a bachelor’s degree in fisheries and wildlife sciences from Oregon State University in 2017, and has worked and volunteered in this field since she was in high school.

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