14: Kathy McCullough - Retired Boeing 747 Captain, Photographer & Pilot Mentor

Kathy McCullough shares her inspiring pilot journey.

At the age of age 16 Kathy McCullough Flying career choice, was not wholly supported by her parents. However by the end of college, Kathy had purchased her first airplane, a Cessna 140 “taildragger”.

Over the next few years a lot of change followed aviation wise for Kathy, including working as a flight attendant on Vickers Viscounts, flying Cessna 206’s to and from Mines and even helping fighting fires in Boise, Idaho.

Kathy joined Northwest Airlines in 1981 which was the start of fantastic 26 year career. Starting on the 727 and DC-10s, Kathy finally retired as a Captain on the prestigious Boeing 747.

Now retired Kathy is following and enjoying her other passion, photography and also does motivational speaking to at-risk kids and school groups.