Episode 46- Alisha Sohpaul and Stéphanie Angrand of Hangar Queens

Episode 46 is out today with guests Alisha Sohpaul and Stéphanie Angrand, Co-Founders of Hangar Queens!

Alisha currently holds the role of Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) at Iskwew Air, where she primarily looks after two Piper Navajos but has worked on a variety of aircrafts ranging from Cessna 152 to CRJ 900. She holds both M1 and M2 AME licences and has also had the opportunity to take on leadership roles such as a Maintenance Controller & Line Maintenance Supervisor.

Recently, Alisha was appointed Vice-President of the Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Association (PAMEA) and became the first woman to join and the first to serve on the Board. She also serves on the Youth Engagement Committee with the British Columbia Aviation Council. 

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Stephanie is currently a crew supervisor for a maintenance team in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, operating on the CH-146 Griffons.

Having first joined the Canadian Forces in 2006 as an aircraft maintenance engineer, Stephanie's first love was for the CF-18 jets in Cold Lake, Alberta where I worked as an engine technician. 

In 2013, following a move to the civilian world, she had the opportunity to work with CRJs 700-900-1000 with Bombardier in Mirabel, Quebec, and, in fact, got to witness the first flight ever of C series! 

Since returning to military work in 2015, Stephanie began working with the CH-146 Griffons and taught the type course for 3 years, which is what she says sparked her passion for teaching and mentoring.

Proud to be a part of the 2% of female AMEs in Canada, both Alisha and Stephanie enjoy promoting aviation careers to young women, highlighting underrepresented jobs in the industry, and helping to support women currently working as AMEs!

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