The PAPA Experience: Shaz Widhani, TPN volunteer, tells us all about the Professional Asian Pilots Association

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The PAPA Experience: Shaz Widhani, TPN volunteer, tells us all about the Professional Asian Pilots Association

Jan 3, 2024 • 39 mins

In this episode, Adam Uhan chats with Shaz Widhani about the Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) and job burnout. They discuss job hunting in regional airlines, the Asian Pilots Association (APA), and the power of diverse networking. Shaz shares his leadership experiences from a FAPA event and the value of volunteering in aviation. They end with Shaz's key takeaways on making a difference in flying.

Key Points

Shaz Woodhoney, a young pilot who has grown through volunteering with TPN and PAPA, underscores the significant impact networking and community involvement can have on a pilot's career trajectory.
PAPA (Professional Asian Pilots Association) is an organization focused on community, mentorship, and resources for Asian pilots, offering a platform for underrepresented groups in aviation to connect and support each other's professional growth.
Being proactive in the aviation community and making an impact beyond just flying can lead to a more fulfilling career, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, creating opportunities for others, and actively working towards positive change in the industry.

This podcast features TPN volunteer Shaz Widhani. Shaz joined TPNx and decided to take it up a notch and volunteer for the Professional Asian Pilot Association Conference in Vegas. He is a young pilot, and a lot has come from volunteering at conferences. That’s why he is on the show to talk about networking and how it can really move the needle in your pilot career.

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Speakers

Adam Uhan

Host • 59%

Shaz Widhani

Guest • 41%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest presentation: Shaw's Woodhoney
2:14	Overview of Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) and The Pilot Network's mission
7:34	Dealing with job burnout and the importance of family support in a pilot's career
11:09	Perspectives on job hunting in regional airlines and maintaining patience in your career
14:53	Introduction to the Asian Pilots Association (APA) and its impact on diverse networking
20:14	Discussion on the importance of in-person conversations and supporting diverse organizations in aviation
26:16	Shaz's leadership experiences and insights from organizing a FAPA event in Tampa
28:36	The value of volunteering and collaboration in the aviation industry
33:23	How to get involved with PAPA and upcoming events
35:06	Bold face segment: Shaz's key takeaway on making a difference in and outside of flying
37:52	Closing remarks and sign off

Transcript

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