LD Aviation Podcast

Steve Brechter | Elevating Flight Departments to Excellence In today's podcast, we sit down with Steve Brechter, Former COO of NetJets and current Senior Advisor, Operations with Gray Stone Advisors. In his early years, Steve's enthusiasm for aviation history led him to a unique encounter with Eddie Rickenbacker, resulting in a signed copy of Rickenbacker's autobiography which Steve keeps handy to...

Lee Brewster | The people in this industry make it worthwhile. In this episode, we delve into the biz av journey of Lee Brewster, who stumbled into the world of aviation by accident. Her unconventional route started as a librarian in the aviation maintenance department, where she found her niche in business aviation mx. Lee's story is a testament to the unique community and the undeniable cool fac...

Noah Yarborough | YoPros on The Hill In this episode, join us as we soar through the fascinating journey of Noah Yarborough, Flight Operations Manager at NBAA. Noah's aviation roots run deep, with a legacy of Naval Aviators in his family, inspiring him to earn his Private Pilot License and delve into the world of Aviation Management at Louisiana Tech University. His career took a high-altitude tur...

Michael Wildes | Passion Beyond the Flight Deck Michael, an accomplished individual whose passion for flight and media has divided his career trajectory across professions. Originating from Jamaica Michael's early ambition of becoming a pilot drove him to pursue education at ERAU and recalls his delight in a globally diverse cohort of flight instructors on his understanding and appreciation of avi...

Kellie Roby, CAM | SMS Insightful and Impactful, not boring Vice President of Safety Services at Polaris Aero. Kellie's passion for aviation wasn't immediately apparent; it blossomed during her college years when a discovery flight at MTSU and working at Atlantic Aviation sparked her biz av career trajectory. In this podcast episode, Kellie sheds light on her mission to make SMS an impactful and i...

Ed Bolen | Climbing Fast on a Mission to Net Zero Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Join us as we kick off the year with a captivating conversation featuring NBAA President, Ed Bolen. With two decades of leadership at NBAA under his belt, Ed's journey in aviation traces back to the 90s when he with Senator from Kansas to pass the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994. In this episode, Ed...

Shelley Svoren | ABC, Always Be Curious This week we chat with Shelley Svoren, a passionate advocate for women's leadership in aviation and the board member of the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) and Founder and CEO of Infinite Branches. In this episode, Shelley brings her unique perspective as a public speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for gender equality in traditionally male...

Kellie Rittenhouse | There’s Space for Everyone in Aviation Join us in this episode as we sit down with Kellie Rittenhouse, the Director of Aviation at Hangar Aviation Management and a prominent figure in the aviation industry. Kellie's journey into aviation wasn't a conventional one; initially drawn to journalism, she found herself writing obituaries and wedding announcements, not quite aligned w...

Greg Heine | Tip to Tail Maintenance Join Greg Heine, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations at JSSI Maintenance Software. In this episode we dive deep into the core of JSSI's innovative platforms that revolutionize aircraft maintenance tracking for business aviation. With a focus on serving large Part 91 flight departments, charter companies, management firms, and small operators, Gre...

Amanda Ferraro | Be an Advocate of Safety Join us for the compelling continuation of our conversation with Amanda Ferraro, the CEO of Aviation Safety Solutions. In this episode, we delve deeper into the imminent evolution of Safety Management Systems within the aviation industry. Explore the diverse spectrum of support that Aviation Safety Solutions offers to enhance your flight department's SMS a...

Amanda Ferraro | What drives your safety lens? In this episode, we chat with Amanda Ferraro, the CEO of Aviation Safety Solutions. Amanda takes us through her remarkable journey from personal aspirations of becoming an Equine Vet to becoming a professional pilot. She delves into the pivotal role a near-death experience played in shaping her unwavering focus on safety. As a distinguished recipient...

Olivia Sparks | Aviation Careers Beyond the Flight Deck In this episode, we sit down with Olivia Sparks Aviation Planning Consultant at C&S Companies, who shares her journey navigating academic scholarships to attend Arizona State University to becoming an up-and-coming trailblazer in the aviation industry. Discover the impact of scholarships and networking has had for Olivia and her remarkabl...

Jim Lara | You Don’t Manage People Into Battle, You Lead Them. Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with the distinguished Jim Lara, recipient of the prestigious 2023 NBAA Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award. Jim, a fervent advocate for the vital role of business aviation, passionately asserts that it is a cornerstone for users to get more usable time, an executive’s biggest...

Rucsandra Magdalena Mihai | Flying is a Lifestyle In this captivating episode, we sit down with Rucsandra Mihai, the Vice President of Women in Corporate Aviation, to explore her remarkable journey through the world of aviation. For Rucsandra, flying is more than just a profession; it's a lifestyle. With a career that took off in the late 1980s as a commercial flight attendant for a Romanian air c...

Chief Elias “Double-A” Andrews | We Have an Obligation to Teach Description: In this engaging episode, we dive deep into dispatch and flight operations with a remarkable mentor and influencer, Double-A Andres. With an unwavering commitment to teaching and shaping the future of dispatchers, Double-A emphasizes the importance of passing on knowledge to the next generation. He passionately believes t...

(Coach) Carl Austin | Black Belt SMS (Safety Management System Management Services) Description: In this episode, we engage with Carl Austin, a proficient SMS (Safety Management System) expert holding a self described black belt in SMS. The tragic NCR102 crash, which claimed the lives of 7 of his friends, ignited his unwavering commitment to the field of SMS. Today, Carl leads Safety Management Sy...

JR Lilly | You gotta know where you’re going. Description:  In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of speaking with JR Lilly, a highly experienced pilot and mechanic who began his career working on Blackhawk Helicopters in the Army. JR firmly believes in the importance of having a clear direction and constantly setting goals. Join us as JR opens up about his diverse business ventures and p...

Andy Mawdsley | How Flight Departments Can Prioritize the Right Person for the Job. Description:  Join us for a captivating conversation with Andy Mawdsley, director at Van Allen. With a background in marriage and family therapy, Andy brings a unique perspective to his role in aviation ops consulting. From fixed wing to rotor wing, he has experience in a wide range of flight operations. Discover w...

Susan Friedenberg – Finding your Brand as a Flight Attendant Description:  In this episode, we chat with Susan Friedenberg founder of Flight Attendant Training & Consulting. Susan has spent decades in Business Aviation, thousands of hours in the cabin of countless business jets and has flown all over the world, more than once. She speaks with Lindsay about her love of being a flight attendant...

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Tom Lelyo (Lema Echo Lema Yankee Oscar) | The Ultimate Jet guide – Jetlifeaero.com, Grant Cardone’s 10X ethos, Networking at Events, Advocate for yourself and What are your Core Values? Get set for an engaging episode of the BAC Podcast, brought to you by LD Aviation - A Scheduling Services for Part 91 and 135 Business Aviation, Charter Sales and Management In this episode, we sit down with Tom Le...

Gary Martin | The Inside Information on How to Ace the FAA Dispatchers Certification Course, Universal Training Program Manager, Meteorology, Acronyms Acronyms Acronyms, Aviation Dispatcher and Scheduler Scholarships, and Find Gary At BACE! Welcome to the BAC Podcast, proudly presented by LD Aviation . In this episode, we embark on an exciting aviation journey with Gary Martin . Gary's aviation pa...

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Nick Houseman | Zenith Jet and Elit’avia, Automatic Carbon Emissions Offset Calculations and Payments with Azzera.com, SAF(Sustainable Aviation Fuel), Offsetting Emissions through Projects, Corsia, EUETS, and Entrepreneurial Advice. Welcome to this episode of the Business Aviation Collective Podcast brought to you by LD Aviation , your Flight Scheduling/Dispatch Solution for Business Aviation Flig...

Jessica Rowden – How to do something from the Heart, Women in Aviation International Million Dollars in Scholarships, NBAA S&D Committee, Ephraim Orphan Project, Networking Volunteer Work and Girls in Aviation Day Welcome to another episode of Business Aviation Collective Podcast, the podcast diving into the world of business aviation. In this episode, we introduce Jessica Rowden , Chapter Rel...