LD Aviation Podcast

In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Dr. Taylor Langdon, a Webster-certified chiropractor specializing in prenatal, postpartum, infant, and even animal chiropractic care. Dr. Taylor shares her journey from competitive horse riding to discovering chiropractic as a way to treat not just humans but also the beloved four-legged members of the family. She breaks down the benefits of chiropractic adj...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast , host Lindsay Dyer leads a panel discussion with three influential women in aviation, exploring the critical relationships between flight departments and FBOs . This episode delves into the importance of collaboration, effective communication, and trust to ensure seamless operations. The panelists share personal experiences, challenges, and best practice...

In this episode of the LD Aviation podcast, host Lindsay Dyer sits down with Denise Wilson , a pioneering entrepreneur and professional pilot. Denise shares her journey from launching Desert Jet in 2007 to becoming a leader in the aviation industry. She dives into the challenges of scaling a business , the importance of mentorship , and the hurdles of building an FBO . Now, as the founder of Jet A...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Christina Brown, a corporate flight attendant with over 11 years of experience, who shares her personal journey of healing from breast cancer. Diagnosed in June 2023, Christina chose a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on diet, hydration, and mental health. Through these lifestyle changes, she lost 30 pounds and transformed her ov...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Marlis Dsouza, an accomplished artist and former Systems Test Engineer who made a bold career shift from the aviation industry to the world of art. As the founder of ArtsyByM, Marlis has successfully turned her passion for resin and alcohol inks into a thriving business. She shares her journey from her technical roots to full-time artist...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Dr. James Sulton, a trailblazer in both education and aviation outreach. Dr. Sulton shares his journey of combining these two fields to focus on empowering underrepresented youth through aviation education. As the founder of the AvEd Foundation, Dr. Sulton has spent over a decade providing scholarships and programs to at-risk students, s...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Cathryine ‘Lilo’ Armandine, a former F-15E Weapons Systems Officer whose remarkable journey through military aviation offers inspiration and insight. Born in Taiwan and raised in Hong Kong and Southern California, Lilo shares how her early experiences and the events of 9/11 shaped her decision to join ROTC during college and pursue a car...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we speak with Caroline ‘Blaze’ Jensen, a trailblazing aviator whose career is marked by historic milestones. Blaze is the first female reserve officer to fly with the Thunderbirds and the first woman to qualify to fly the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk. Her inspiring journey from the Air Force Academy to becoming a military aviation icon reflects her relentless pu...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Captain Behnam, an accomplished airline pilot with a remarkable story of resilience and heroism. Captain Behnam is best known for his extraordinary handling of United Airlines Flight 1175, where he and his crew faced a catastrophic engine failure at 36,000 feet. His quick thinking and expert piloting not only saved the lives of everyone...

In this week’s episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we are honored to host Andy Balser, the newly appointed Vice President of Supplier Relations at Air Partner. With over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, Andy’s career is marked by his dedication to enhancing customer service and fostering strong supplier relationships. His journey, which began at NetJets and evolved through signific...

In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, we sit down with Merryl Tengesdal, a trailblazer in military aviation and the first Black woman to fly the U-2 spy plane. Merryl's career is a powerful example of overcoming barriers, and she shares her journey from The Bronx to becoming a leader in military aviation. Merryl offers valuable insights into her experiences, including the challenges of flyin...

Episode 63 - James Norris | The Aircraft Sales Guru In this episode we chat with James Norris with Omni Aircraft Sales. James helps aircraft owners and operators buy and sell planes with ease. Leveraging his experience he masterfully guides his clients through the complex world of aircraft transactions. He’s also a certified aircraft broker with the International Aircraft Dealers Association, he's...

Episode 62- Sarah Kalmeta | Sarah The Pivoter In this episode, we delve into a dynamic conversation with Sarah Kalmeta, also known as Sarah the Pivoter. As an entrepreneur, professional speaker, podcast host, and published poet, Sarah specializes in transforming perspectives. Drawing from her background in dispatching, she challenges conventional notions in leadership, life, and decision-making, g...

Episode 61 - Gregory Arbuckle | Get out of your comfort zone, a little bit. In this episode, we delve into Gregory Arbuckle's fascinating journey as the Lead Aircraft & Avionics Technician at Cox Enterprises. Greg's aviation journey began as an A&P mechanic with aspirations of joining an airline. However, his trajectory took a turn when he landed an internship at Cox Communications, igniti...

Episode 60 - Tyler Austin | All about NBAA Professional Development Programs Join us in this episode as we delve into a conversation with Tyler Austin, a seasoned 10-year veteran of the NBAA Professional Development Team. Tyler shares insights about the evolution of NBAA's professional development programs, highlighting the Certified Aviation Manager program shaping the future of aviation manageme...

Episode 59 - Danielle Calnin | Business Aviation Training Programs In this episode we chat with Danielle Calnin who partnered with Lindsay to create LD Aviation’s Scheduler Training Programs. They will discuss how these training programs came to fruition and what programs are available to support the flight operations department. If you have ever needed scheduler training or needed learning resour...

Scott Moore | The Unlimited Power of Choice Today, Scott Moore, a former Air Force pilot turned Leadership Guru, shares his story from his days in the Air Force where he learned his passion may be less about flying and more about people. Scott found purpose in building aviation teams and developed his life’s purpose: Use the energy from igniting hope in others to transport people from the unknown...

Annette O’Sullivan | No one is voted “most likely to work in business aviation.” Join us in this episode as we chat with Annette O'Sullivan, a seasoned flight coordinator with Solairus, whose path to success in private aviation was anything but conventional. From childhood air shows with her father to a recommendation from a friend leading her to her first aviation job as a customer service repres...

Steve Golden and Dave Parker | ISBAO Certification for Team Building Today, we delve into the career paths of two aviation professionals, Steve Golden and Dave Parker, whose journey took them from the flight department of Darden to Chick Fil A. Steve's passion for aviation ignited after he earned his Private Pilot Rating while on an avionics career path. While earning his ratings he competed in av...

Dylan Miller | Get Out of the Silo This week we chat with Dylan Miller, a seasoned aviator who's here to challenge the confines of aviation silos. Growing up against the stunning backdrop of the Oregon coast, Dylan's passion for flight took root at 14. Dylan shares insights garnered from his commercial and business aviation career, where timing proved to be as crucial as experience where global ev...

Jo Damato | Make an intentional decision to join Business Aviation "Jo" Damato has been in aviation since she took her first flight lesson as a teenager and was flying before she could drive. Jo is a proud graduate from the Florida Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Aviation Management/Flight Option Specialization and obtained a Masters of Aeronautical Science Degree from Embry-Riddle. She als...

Shaesta Waiz | Breaking Boundaries with Earth Rounder Shaesta Waiz Breaking Boundaries with Earth Rounder Shaesta Waiz Join us in this inspiring episode as we chat with aviation lover Shaesta Waiz. Shasta is the youngest woman to solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. Born in Afghanistan, Shaesta's family sought refuge in the USA when she was just six months old. Despite leaving their...

Greg Principato | There’s a place for you in aviation. In this episode we chat with Greg Principato as he talks about his remarkable 40 year career journey through the realms of government, NGOs, business, and associations in the aviation sector. For nearly three decades, Greg has been a stalwart figure in the aviation sector, leaving an indelible mark on Capitol Hill, state government, NGOs, and...

Steve Bruneau | People in Aviation are so Cool. In today’s episode we chat with Steve Bruneau. With a master’s in aerospace engineering Steve had dreams of becoming an astronaut. Lucky for the business aviation industry he’s VP of Aviation at Polaris Aero and Secretary of the NBAA Safety Committee.  Join us as Steve shares his passion for safety and how the VOCUS suite of safety management solutio...

Steve Brechter | Elevating Flight Departments to Excellence (Part II) In part two of the conversation with Steve Brechter we dig into how schedulers are the hub of the flight department and how schedulers can contribute to not only helping the flight department get to the next level of excellence but can also develop and advance their career aspirations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...