Michelle Curran, known by her call sign “Mace,” served 13 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force flying fighter jets, including three years as a solo pilot with the Thunderbirds. At #NBAA2025 in Las Vegas, she will appear on Oct. 14 as part of the Flight Deck — NBAA’s interactive stage where leading voices in aviation address the industry’s most important issues. Curran’s panel will focus on leadership, resilience and navigating change, drawing on her experience as a fighter pilot and as one
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‘In another life, this may have been different’ For me, flying was never just about the jets or the maneuvers. What I loved most was the impact, how my role influenced people around me, how it sparked possibility even when there wasn’t much light. That feeling never left. It’s what guided me into writing, speaking, and sharing my story today. Some might call it being an ‘influencer,’ but for me, it’s always been simple: I just want to create a positive impact. To turn fear into fuel. To turn exp
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Here’s what nobody tells you about being a fighter pilot… Michelle “MACE” Curran said it’s not just flying jets—it’s 12-hour days filled with classified study, mission planning, hours of debriefs, plus a second full-time job in the squadron. Not quite the Top Gun fantasy. ✈️🔥 ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 This podcast is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.
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In honor of International Podcast Day, WAI proudly announces Michelle “MACE” Curran, former Thunderbird Lead Solo pilot, as our guest for Episode 9, dropping tomorrow! ✈️🎙️ 🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. 📲 Follow us on Spotify: WAI On Air Podcast #WomeninAviationInternational #IamWAI #WeAreWAI #Aviation #Aerospace #WAITogether #WAIOnAir #WAIPodcast#AviationPodcast #Thunderbirds #Flipside #MACE | Women in Aviation International
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