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.
Laura Mayo: A Lover of All Things That Fly
Key Takeaways:
- Laura Mayo transitioned from a career in fisheries and wildlife sciences to aviation, inspired by a discovery flight and seeking a mobile career path suitable for her husband's military life.
- She is currently a dedicated student at ATP, having earned her commercial pilot certificate and planning to begin CFI training to become an instructor later this year.
- Mayo aspires to fly for major airlines like Delta or UPS, or federal agencies for wildlife surveys, and encourages others to pursue aviation despite the challenges, calling it an "absolutely worth it" endeavor.
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