We’re highlighting women in aviation, so here’s fascinating information about Samantha Fisher and Tammy Rose – a dynamic duo.
If you are a Houstonian, you must have heard these duo every morning as they try to help drivers navigate through the crazy pattern of traffic experienced in the city. Samantha Fisher is a helicopter Pilot, and Tammy Rose is a Helicopter reporter who loves what they do. They believe they wouldn’t have wanted the turn of events in their lives to have gone any other way.
When recently asked what they think about their jobs, Tammy Rose submitted that she didn’t even consider it a job, while Samantha Fisher marveled at the view on the blue horizon and how she looks forward to seeing it forever. If you are still wondering what this is about, it is about two women who are part of the female flight crew, that’s quite rare, and they command ABC13’s Chopper, which you can also refer to as SkyEye. They do this every morning from Monday to Friday.
Career Background
Tammy Rose is an author who is particular about riding motorcycles and also considers herself one who is spurred by an Adrenaline rush. She has a degree and experience in broadcast journalism that have made her take up different gigs in the news line, where she has covered information like sports and anchored shows on weather across her country of residence. But then, Rose thinks the journalism industry requires finesse and multi-talents, which is why she didn’t hesitate to take the opportunity to work in a helicopter when it came. She’s glad she took the step to attempt it the first time because she never thought of stopping after that.
Samantha Fisher is one who took up the job for a change. Years back, she worked with a software company and got fed up with the same daily routine. Her Husband was one of the major factors that motivated her to try the skies as he is a pilot who always came home satisfied with his job while she came grumpy. One of those days, while discussing her job, she blurted out her frustration, and her Husband suggested a job description she could have fun doing. After then, the next birthday present she got from her husband was a helicopter lesson. From perfecting her skills as a helicopter pilot, she has gone on to do many jobs as a flight instructor, has flown the pipeline, and is presently working with SkyEye, with Tammy Rose as a partner. The latter works with her to maintain and troubleshoot their chopper where necessary.
Job Routine
Tammy Rose’s job description as a helicopter reporter is quite bulky. She helps Samantha spot fellow aircraft in space by listening to air traffic control between intervals. This is because safety/responsibility for life comes first before every other duty. Then, she also works on the video, camera, switcher, and ENG work.
Samantha Fisher’s routine is also a sight even before flight time. She takes the helicopter out of the hangar every work morning and starts it. She has to listen to the weather briefing next as it points them in the direction of where to go and where the day would be starting from. She’s also saddled with checking out for traffic along the freeways. Samantha admitted in a recent interview that the job could get intense if it is a police chase or SWAT team-related.
Working as a Team
These SkyEye dynamic duos haven’t had the opportunity to work with fellow women during their jobs. Tammy Rose had to work for about fifteen years before she eventually worked with a female pilot for the first time, and Samantha Fisher is the third on the list of female pilots she has worked with. For Fisher, she has only worked with another woman apart from Rose as a flight instructor.
Both women continue working not just because they love what they do but because it also helps people. They complement each other on the job, as Samantha admitted that Tammy has a positive attitude and always wears a smile. Tammy also thinks the same about Samantha, and in the course of working together for two years, they are like a breath of fresh air to each other.
The Industry
The industry happens to be male-dominated, as it is rare to come across women in the profession, but this didn’t stop the women from trying their passion. Regarding gender differences, they haven’t had resistance from the male gender as females in the industry.
The nature of the industry and people in it requires a thick skin, as people can throw demeaning jabs sometimes or joke around unnecessarily. Still, it is a job hazard that can be seen in almost any other profession and can be managed well. To become a pilot, whether male or female, is demanding as there are specific metrics for evaluating qualifications.
They also reflect on the hard work and study efforts that would be put into earning a license after flight training, which is always eventually worth it in the end. Also, there are no hard and fast rules for entering the aviation industry. Samantha Fisher, for example, decided to switch careers at some point, which was how she got in. It is also necessary to be sure it is something you are passionate about before you delve into it.
Conclusion
These two women have risen to become motivation and a source of inspiration to many people across the country by taking the step to follow their passion and enjoy what they do. Both women live their lives and take on their jobs daily, being a source of inspiration to people, especially women. They share clips from their daily routine to encourage people who have an eye for flying to take on their dreams. They do this because this job, like every other out there, has its difficult moments, like scenarios where they have to cover a tragic occurrence or a moment when a family is most vulnerable.
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