AIRWaves

On today's AIRWaves podcast, we're talking about improvements to the security investigation process and giving you the important information you need to know about self-reporting and how to and maintain your clearance. We're also going to discuss the important role we all play in protecting the organization and our national security. Welcome to AIRWaves, the official podcast of the Naval Air Syste...

Get real, get better, get improved capability to the fleet, and do it in record time. Facing the challenge of upgrading the E-6B fleet, the Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office knew they needed to get this vital aircraft back in service as quickly as possible. When initial modification times soared, the team embraced the red and found creative ways to improve proce...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, it's not all holiday cheer. With winter festivities and holiday gatherings, it's natural to feel a wide range of emotions. So how do we balance the demands and keep stress in check and combat the winter blues? Well, on today's AIRWaves podcast, you're going to learn how to stay healthy during the holidays and improve our mental health.

“We have the mission of turning out capability for the warfighter, but we also have the mission of improving the organization.” On this edition of the AIRWaves podcast, we talk to PMA-234, Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office and the Jammer Technique Optimization (JATO) Point Mugu team, recent winners of the 2022 W Edwards Deming Award for Human Capital Management. Learn how they embr...

Data is all around us – facts and figures -- that play an increasingly important role in our personal and professional lives. How we collect, understand and interpret data can have a major impact on how we do business and our ability to maintain the competitive edge. Learn how to unleash the power of data to make informed decisions, optimize performance, and drive change across the organization.

Getting capability to the fleet quickly and affordably is more important than ever in today’s geo political environment. And that often requires us to think differently and change the way we do business to move fast. For PMA-265, the F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office, it started with a challenge – to award “sole source” contracts in just 90 days. To tell us more about the 90-Day Contracting Challenge...

Data-informed decisions are critical to delivering capabilities the fleet needs at a cost we can afford. In this episode of AIRWaves, learn how the Acquisition Management System is enabling NAVAIR to "Get Real Get Better" and improve performance across the acquisition life cycle.

On this episode of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, the PMA-276 H-1 Light Attack Helicopter Programs Office team shares how they felt empowered to put ideas into actions, make decisions and change the game to deliver a much-needed capability to the fleet fast.

The Naval Sustainment System Aviation Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) brings together stakeholders across the Navy, Marine Corps and industry with one goal — to improve naval aviation readiness. On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, MOC leaders explain how this collaborative team keeps aircraft and aircrew ready to fly tonight, tomorrow and in the future.

On this episode of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, we’re continuing our Naval Sustainment System-Aviation series with an in-depth look at the Cost Pillar. RADM John Gumbleton, the Navy’s Budget Officer and RADM Shane Gahagan, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs share what the Naval Aviation Enterprise is doing to identify and understand costs, save money, increase capability and...

CMV-22B, the Navy’s only tiltrotor aircraft, flew into the fleet faster than any other platform in recent history. On this episode of the AIRWaves we talk about the behaviors and actions that helped the PMA-275 team overcome challenges and rapidly deliver this vital capability to the warfighter.

In this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we take a deep dive into the Organizational-Level Reform and Supply Chain Reform pillars of the Naval Sustainment System-Aviation. Learn how we’re getting the right parts to the right place at the right time to ensure optimal maintenance performance at the flight line.

What does it take to keep track of everything NAVAIR owns? On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, NAVAIR Command Property Officer Brian Harkless shares how his team uses data to make informed decisions, drive down costs and deliver the right part to the right place in the right condition — on time, every time.

Sustainment is vital to Naval Aviation readiness and for the Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications program office, it’s a no-fail mission. On this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, Captain Adam Scott, Program Manager for PMA-271 and Bob Stailey, E-6B Integrated Product Team Lead talk about the value of relationships, how they’re collaborating with industry partners to increase E-6...

AIRWaves Episode #69: On this special edition of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, we are bringing you part 2 of our exciting conversation with Naval Aviation Enterprise leadership. We’re talking about Naval Sustainment System Aviation and how it’s the way Enterprise does business – better.

AIRWaves Episode #68: On this special edition of the NAVAIR AIRWaves podcast, Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, commander, Naval Air Forces; Lt. Gen. Mark Wise, deputy commandant for aviation, headquarters, Marine Corps; and NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. Carl Chebi discuss how Naval Aviation Enterprise partners are working together, using industry best practices to do business better and improve availabil...

AIRWaves Episode #66: Welcome to a very special edition of AIRWaves 'Meet the Fleet - USS Carl Vinson' with Captain P. Scott Miller, Commanding Officer of USS Carl Vinson, and Captain Tommy Locke, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 2. They became the first aircraft carrier to deploy with a combination of fourth and fifth generation platforms – demonstrating the awesome power and capability of the Air Win...

AIRWaves Episode #65: On this episode of AIRWaves, we’re going to do a little self-reflection and talk about how using your modern brain and practicing appreciative inquiry are key to scaling organizational success and supporting employees. Joining us is Lieutenant Commander Jocelyn Liberg, Integrated Product Team Lead at PMA-242, to continue our discussion on behaviors for a winning culture.

AIRWaves Episode #64: On this episode of AIRWaves, clinical health psychologists Dr. Robin Pashby and Dr. Jennifer Bakalar talk about the new mental health crisis. Learn why you may be feeling anxious and stressed and what to do about it, and how self-care and good communication can ease uncertainty and help you navigate today's uncertain times.

AIRWaves Episode #62: In this episode of our AIRWaves podcast, we’re continuing our series on Behaviors for a successful organization – our topic – mentorship and how that empowers our workforce to learn and grow.

AIRWaves Episode #61: In this episode of our AIRWaves podcast, Captain Jason Denney, Program Manager for PMA-265, Mr. Don Salamon, Data Analytics Integrated Product Team Lead, and Miss Tess Butner, Budget Financial Manager, join us to discuss behaviors for a winning culture.

AIRWaves Episode #58: In this episode of our AIRWaves podcast, we discuss a growing health crisis -- the number of people struggling with mental health issues has skyrocketed amid the pandemic and the impact can be long-lasting, leading some experts to call mental health the epidemic within the pandemic.

AIRWaves Episode #56: In this episode of the AIRWaves podcast, we are taking a deep-dive into the latest information on COVID-19. Joining us is again is Dr. Matthew Doubrava who is the Branch Head for the Aeromedical Monitoring and Analysis Human Systems Engineering Department at NAWCAD, to help us with some COVID-19 myth busting.

AIRWaves Episode #54: In this episode of AIRWaves, we sit down with the Aeromedical Monitoring and Analysis team; a team of specialized aeromedical professionals embedded within the human systems engineering department at NAWCAD.

AIRWaves Episode #53: In this episode of AIRWaves, we’re discussing how we need to change the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health with former professional football player Herschel Walker.