{"id":45986,"date":"2024-06-14T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/?p=45986"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T15:31:09","slug":"a-legacy-of-flight-celebrating-fathers-day-with-captain-toby-schmidt-and-first-officer-jonathan-schmidt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/2024\/06\/14\/a-legacy-of-flight-celebrating-fathers-day-with-captain-toby-schmidt-and-first-officer-jonathan-schmidt\/","title":{"rendered":"A Legacy of Flight: Celebrating Father\u2019s Day with Captain Toby Schmidt and First Officer Jonathan Schmidt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the bond between fathers and their children. For many, this bond is rooted in shared experiences and mutual passions. Today, we delve into the unique story of \u00a0father-son duo, Captain Toby Schmidt<\/strong> and his son, First Officer Jonathan Schmidt<\/strong>, who share a profound love for aviation and an employer: Envoy!<\/p>\n

A Shared Passion for the Skies<\/h3>\n

\"\"Captain Toby Schmidt has been with Envoy Air, American Eagle Airlines and our heritage companies for nearly as long as his son Jonathan has been alive. Toby\u2019s enduring career in aviation naturally influenced Jonathan, who grew up immersed in the lifestyle of a pilot. From a young age, Jonathan was captivated by the world of aviation, which led him to join the Civil Air Patrol and eventually serve in the United States Air Force (USAF).<\/p>\n

“Seeing the lifestyle is sort of all I knew,” Jonathan recalls. “Even as a young kid, I took interest in aviation and that exposure definitely influenced by career path.”<\/p>\n

For both Toby and Jonathan, the appeal of being a pilot extends beyond the technical aspects of flying. It\u2019s about the adventure, the ever-changing environments, and the breathtaking views from the flight deck.<\/p>\n

“I love being able to do something different each day,” Jonathan shares. “Different hotels, amenities, attractions, airports, and so on. The views are spectacular as well!”<\/p>\n

A Father\u2019s Support<\/h3>\n

\"\"A pivotal aspect of Jonathan\u2019s journey into aviation has been the unwavering support from his father. Toby shared his wealth of knowledge about flying with Jonathan, and conversations about the physics of flight and the intricacies of navigation were commonplace.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m super happy to be able to say that my dad endorsed my first couple of hours of instruction,” Jonathan reflects. “He\u2019s been a wealth of knowledge and experience for me to have while trying to jumpstart my career.”<\/p>\n

Fun fact: Jonathan interviewed and accepted a conditional job offer at Envoy last November on his dad\u2019s birthday (seen pictured above), thirty years and a day after Toby initially accepted his job offer with Envoy.<\/p>\n

Father\/Son Adventures<\/h3>\n

One of the many perks of a career in aviation is \u00a0is the ability to travel the world. Jonathan fondly recalls numerous family trips during his childhood, particularly to Mexico. These trips were not just vacations but also opportunities to create lasting memories and strengthen their bond.<\/p>\n

“I remember taking lots of family trips when I was younger,\u201d Jonathan shares. \u201cI have such great memories of renting four-wheelers and racing around trails on the beach with my dad and going out on sailboats together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank you to Captain Toby Schmidt and First Officer Jonathan Schmidt for sharing how their mutual passion for aviation has not only shaped their careers but also provided a foundation for countless adventures and cherished memories. This Father\u2019s Day, we celebrate their journey and special connection.<\/p>\n

Happy Father\u2019s Day to all the fathers and father figures who inspire, support, and share in the passions of their children. Here\u2019s to you, dads!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the bond between fathers and their children. For many, this bond is rooted in shared experiences and mutual passions. Today, we delve into the unique story of \u00a0father-son duo, Captain Toby Schmidt and his son, First Officer Jonathan Schmidt, who share a profound love for aviation and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":45989,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45986"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45986"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46017,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45986\/revisions\/46017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}