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

The Pilot Network Podcast

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.

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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(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