Captain Nancy Novaes

Captain Nancy Novaes

Captain Nancy Novaes is a recently retired Airline Captain with over thirty years of flight experience, including twenty-two years at CAL. Her flying experience includes the Boeing 777, B757, B767,and 6 models of the B737. She is experienced in airline and aircraft operations both international and domestic. She has considerable experience in Human Factors in Aviation. As the National ALPA Chairwoman of Pilot Assistance, she worked on organizational and pilot support issues at national and local levels. She has worked with the FAA and the flying public to ensure the highest standards of safety. Her work includes assisting pilots and their families, including assisting pilots who have experienced traumatic situations. She was also co-author and training developer for Professional Standards. She has also written about her work in various publications. Nancy has also done extensive work for the International Society of Women Airline Pilots