birth_date: 0001-11-02 00:00:00
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name: Tammie Jo Shults
about: Welcome Aboard,For those of you who may not know me, my name is Tammie Jo Shults and I am a Southwest Airlines Captain and former Navy pilot. I grew up in New Mexico, and my early interest in flying led me to pursue a career in aviation. I eventually become one of the first females to fly the F/A-18 Hornet after overcoming several obstacles due to being a woman in the man’s world of military aviation at the time. My time in the Navy was well spent, not only because of the flying and leadership skills I learned, but also because it is where I met Dean, the “one whom my soul loves,” and the one who has shown me love in action, as well as sacrificial support. Together, we have raised two (amazing) children, Sydney and Marshall, coaching, teach Welcome Aboard,For those of you who may not know me, my name is Tammie Jo Shults and I am a Southwest Airlines Captain and former Navy pilot. I grew up in New Mexico, and my early interest in flying led me to pursue a career in aviation. I eventually become one of the first females to fly the F/A-18 Hornet after overcoming several obstacles due to being a woman in the man’s world of military aviation at the time. My time in the Navy was well spent, not only because of the flying and leadership skills I learned, but also because it is where I met Dean, the “one whom my soul loves,” and the one who has shown me love in action, as well as sacrificial support. Together, we have raised two (amazing) children, Sydney and Marshall, coaching, teaching or docenting through the years and in their interests. We live in the hill country north of San Antonio, Texas, and enjoy all the outdoor interests of the area, from four-wheeling and canoeing to shooting and fishing. We enjoy friends and family and our church. I have continued to coach javelin in the local track club and spend Monday afternoons with first through fourth graders at the Oaks Academy school-having cookies and working on life lessons (like how to write a thank you note). On work days, Dean and I go flying— for Southwest Airlines. I hope my story can be a source of encouragement. Time and experience has taught me that while “adventures are worthwhile,” there are no adventures without adversity. And those adversities groom us, prepare us for even bigger challenges ahead, and the ability to meet those challenges—ready to make a difference. Although I am still an active airline pilot, when I’m on the ground, I would love to hear from you, my reader! Please feel free to connect with me on my social media platforms listed below. Instagram: instagram.com/captainshultsTwitter: twitter.com/captainshultsFacebook: facebook.com/captainshults ...more