The Aerospace Executive Podcast

Feb 12 2025 261 ep. 34 mins 38

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

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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

A Year of Innovation: Highlights from Aerospace Industry Leaders

Dec 25 2024 27 mins

In the aerospace industry, growth and innovation aren’t just buzzwords—they're vital for survival in one of the most competitive sectors in the world. This year, I had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most forward-thinking leaders, companies that have not only weathered the turbulence of today’s challenges but have come out stronger on the other side. From supp

Honoring Ben Baldanza: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in the Airline Industry

Dec 11 2024 21 mins

The airline industry is renowned for its safety, but the pandemic threw a curveball into the mix. The world was forced to grapple with new realities of travel, and even though it was a challenge, it also presented new opportunities that the industry can go after. Fleet flexibility, operational efficiency, and paying attention to demographic shifts—these are some ways the industry

Happy Mechanics, Better Results: The Jets MRO Story w/ Suresh Narayanan

Dec 04 2024 24 mins

The business jet maintenance industry faces a persistent challenge: getting aircraft out on time and on budget seems nearly impossible. At the core of this issue? Labor shortages, high turnover, and a lack of skilled talent. Hiring new mechanics is costly, the learning curve is steep, and customers ultimately bear the financial burden. While many have tried to solve these issues, J

Unlocking India’s Potential: How Jeh Aerospace is Solving Global Supply Chain Challenges in Aerospace and Defense w/ Vishal Sanghavi

Nov 13 2024 35 mins

As the aerospace and defense industry continues to face supply resiliency issues coupled with talent shortages, India has emerged as a solution. Many marquee OEMs have been able to harness the full capabilities that can be found in India and gain all the benefits of manufacturing there. Jeh Aerospace is helping US companies unlock the talent pool, manufacturing and state of the a