The Aerospace Executive Podcast

Apr 09 2025 264 ep. 34 mins 40

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How Top Aerospace Executives Set the Vision, Grow Their Business & Develop Talent

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What Do You Do When Your Top Performer Is Dragging the Team Down

Apr 09 2025 13 mins

Every business leader dreams of building a team of A-players—but what happens when your top performer can’t seem to collaborate with the rest of the team? When one standout employee clashes with others, it doesn’t just create tension—it can disrupt workflow, derail morale, and impact your entire company culture. And while high performers often drive results, the real questi

New Trade Policy, New Challenges: What Leaders Need to Know w/ Dr. Steve Horan

Apr 02 2025 45 mins

A shift in leadership often brings a shift in economic direction, and with that, a wave of uncertainty for business leaders. Recent changes in trade policy have sparked a great deal of conversation (and concern) around tariffs, trade imbalances, and global supply chains. But what we’re seeing now isn’t the final chapter—it’s part of a broader strategy to reshape the future

"Complacency Creeps In When We Make Hard Things Look Easy”: The State of Flight Safety w/Bob Waltz

Mar 26 2025 38 mins

Once again, the aviation industry is in the spotlight, but this time for all the wrong reasons. With the recent accidents and mishaps, safety management systems have become a major topic in mainstream discussions. The problem is, those conversations often turn into a rush to judgment, throwing around blame, prematurely pointing fingers, and ignoring the most important thing - the

Business Aviation’s Fight for Safety, Tech, and Its Reputation w/Andrew Broom

Mar 19 2025 34 mins

Business aviation is a critical part of the U.S. economy, yet it’s often misunderstood as a luxury for the wealthy. While some may criticize the corporate executive boarding a Gulfstream, the reality is that this industry supports jobs, commerce, and economic growth nationwide. But are we, as an industry, doing enough to communicate its true value? Challenges continue to emerge�

Tariffs in Aerospace: Will the Market Soar or Stall? w/ Bill Alderman

Feb 12 2025 43 mins

In aerospace and defense, predictability, stability and certainty are the fuel all deals run on. Buyers purchase companies expecting a sure thing that will sustain for decades. What happens when you throw the possibility of unpredictable tariffs into this market? You get buyer and seller uncertainty which slows the market down. No one knows exactly how President Trump’s tariffs

Spy Tactics for Business Success: Leadership & Negotiation Lessons from a Former CIA Officer w/Michelle Rigby Assad [Replay]

Feb 05 2025 41 mins

The aerospace industry thrives on precision, strategy, and resilience—the same qualities that define elite intelligence operations. But how do the skills developed in espionage translate to executive leadership, negotiation, and business strategy? In this re-run episode of The Aerospace Executive Podcast, we revisit a compelling conversation with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA

The Business Jet Market: Challenges, Opportunities & The Leap into Entrepreneurship w/Mike Mikolay

Jan 29 2025 48 mins

2024 was a solid year for business aviation, and 2025 looks even better. But let’s be real—owning, operating, and maintaining private jets is more complex (and costly) than ever. We all know about the ongoing pilot shortages and talent retention struggles, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Aircraft acquisition hurdles Rising maintenance costs & longer lead times In

Great Bosses Can Impact You For Life, Here’s Why w/ Mark C. Fava

Jan 15 2025 39 mins

If there’s one thing that can propel or stall a career, it’s the boss you work for. A great leader can impact you for a lifetime. They create a winning environment, and allow their people to soak in the skills they need to succeed and become great leaders too. Thinking ahead, taking charge and fixing problems, executing flawlessly and redeeming yourself after an error. These a

"We're The Ritz-Carlton for Forgotten Inventory": Inside the Oyster Aero Success Story w/ Jeff Jerge

Jan 08 2025 41 mins

In the aircraft parts market, some SKUs fly off the shelves easily, but that’s not the case for every part. Some parts sit in warehouses for years, gathering dust, adding up to hundreds of billions in write-offs. 80% of inventory gets snapped up, but the 20% can’t sell itself. It requires someone to do some in-depth spelunking to breathe new life into these forgotten parts and

Beyond Flight School: How to Train Talent For the Future of Aviation w/ Tysen Pina

Jan 01 2025 46 mins

An aviation education can turn into an incredible career with countless opportunities to put passion and talent to work. But that requires training programs that open people’s eyes to the different ways they can leverage their expertise. The industry is evolving, and so the career paths within it have to shift too. From regulatory roles and jet pilots to aviation-trained busines