A First Officer's Inspiring Journey

A First Officer's Inspiring Journey

From The Cross-Check by The Frequency Network: The Wave

September 26, 2025 · 31 min

About this episode

Joseph Tar Schmidt shares his inspiring journey as a first officer and discusses the importance of mentorship and scholarship in aviation.

Joseph Tar Schmidt is a first officer for a major US airline, but how he got there is noteworthy. As president of the Professional Pilots of Tomorrow and a recipient and now President of the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund, Joseph has dedicated his career to pulling up others. Joseph shares his journey into aviation, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of the scholarship fund in supporting aspiring pilots. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of a career in aviation, the significance of giving back to the community, and advice for those looking to enter the field. To find out more about scholarship, mentorship or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out through the following links: Professional Pilots of Tomorrow https://www.theppot.org/ Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund https://www.dahlfund.org/ Just A Buck https://www.justabuck.info/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:21 Professional Pilots of Tomorrow 13:30 The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund 20:39 Advice for Aspiring Pilots 25:51 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Joseph Tar Schmidt

Topics covered

  • aviation
  • mentorship
  • scholarship
  • career challenges
  • aspiring pilots

Keywords

  • aviation
  • first officer
  • mentorship
  • scholarship fund
  • aspiring pilots

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Professional Pilots of Tomorrow, Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund, Just A Buck

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