LD Aviation Podcast

Zac Burch – Naples Airport Authority Communications/Outreach Manager, Historical/Archeological Preservation Board Collier County, Ray Foundation Scholarships, Airport Noise, and 2022 Hurricane Ian. Welcome to the LD Aviation-sponsored "Business Aviation Collective Podcast." In this episode, we're excited to introduce Zac Burch, who offers a unique perspective from the airport side of the business...

Monica Kacperczyk | Where is the best place to start an Aviation Career? – FlightBridge simplifies Business/Private Aviation, Networking in Aviation and Advantages of Working at an FBO. This podcast is brought to you by LD Aviation , the ideal flight planning solution for Business Aviation Flight Departments in search of unparalleled service. Welcome to the Business Aviation Collective podcast. Ou...

Ann Widay – Are Schedulers/Dispatchers the Brains of Aviation Departments?, Accurate Aviation Data, Business Aviation Scholarships, Practicing Aviation ERP's, The Big Small Aviation World. Welcome to the Business Aviation Podcast, brought to you by LD Aviation . In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ann Widay , whose journey into business aviation began unexpectedly while completi...

David Keys | Vice Chair NBAA Domestic Operations Committee, Airline Sector, Small Operators Learning Series, Leadership in Small Aviation Departments, Aviation Safety Culture(SMS) and the Canadair CL-44 Thank You for joining us on The Business Aviation Collective podcast, sponsored by The Business Aviation Collective and LD Aviation Services . ✈️ In this episode, we chat with David Keys , Chief Pi...

Don Henderson – The Path from Scheduler to Director of Aviation? The Leadership Table, Creating Value, Executive MBA, GSU Business Aviation Leadership Program, Self-Advocacy, and Aviation Leadership Plan. Welcome to the Business Aviation Collective Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Don Henderson from the VanAllen Group . Don, a former Director of Aviation and Chairman of NB...

Ryan Thompson – How do you get hooked on Aviation? Wright Bros Museum Discovery Flight, Aircraft Carriers (Tom Cruise), Private Pilot Lessons Enthusiasm is Contagious, Flying without Doors and - Changes? - This is Aviation! Ryan Thompson's journey to joining LD Aviation Services began with a Rochambeau contest victory at the Wright Brothers Museum at the age of 12. This win granted him a front sea...

Jordan Scales - How do you Flattening the Learning Curve for Next Generation Aviation Students? –NBAA Top 40 under 40, YoPro Council, Roller Coaster Engineer?, Auburn University Business Aviation Day, OBAP and Morning Routines Discover the remarkable journey of Jordan Scales , an accomplished aviation professional currently serving as the Aircraft Manager at Clay Lacy and recognized as a NBAA Top...

Jamie Labocki – Is it worth your time to get an Aviation Dispatch License?, AVMERGE.com, Airforce Thunderbirds, Your Boss is Your Client and Self Learning Is Pursuing an Aviation Dispatch License Worth Your Time? Short Answer – Absolutely! In this captivating podcast episode, we speak with Jamie Labocki , an Operations Specialist for FL Aviation . Jamie's love for aviation began during family trip...

Ryan DeMoor – Is Aviation Tax a Mystery to You? - Demystifying and Simplifying Aviation Tax with MySky Aviation Tax Software, from Pilot to Aviation Tax Guy to Producing A SIFL Aviation Tax Course and Ryan's Number 1 rule "Always Have a Backup Plan." Welcome to the Business Aviation Collective Podcast! Our special guest, Ryan DeMoor, Head of Aviation Tax at My Sky, shares his fascinating journey i...

NBAA Top 40 under 40, Southern Sky Aviation, Aviation Sales Business, Flying Roosters, Citation XL and XLS Series, Be A Goldfish, Juicy Lucy Burger, and the Alabama Business Aviation Association Join us for an insightful podcast with Barry Lambert, the VP of Charter Operations at Southern Sky Aviation. Honored as a NBAA Top 40 under 40 , Barry shares his aviation journey and experiences. Acting as...

Mischa Harrigan – “I’m not Turning”, Aviation Scholarships, Sisters of the Sky, Tuskegee Airmen, Commercial Pilot License, Diversify the Skies and The Pieces Working Together to Make a Safe Flight In this podcast episode, we chat with Mischa Harrigan . Her unwavering passion for aviation led her to secure various scholarships, like the NBAA Scholarship for Dispatchers Certificate , 2 Sisters of th...

Anna Lovelace – Awarded NBAA Top 40 under 40, Tragic Aviation Accident to Wings of Love Aviation, YoPro Happy Hour, and Attending General Aviation Industry Events. Join us as we meet Anna Lovelace , a recipient of the NBAA Top 40 under 40 award in 2022. Anna's nurturing nature led her to found Wings of Love Aviation after a tragic aviation accident affected her family. This nonprofit organization...

Emilio Padilla Escoto – 2023 NBAA SD Scholarship Recipient, Cruise Ship during a Pandemic, Gourmet Hotdogs and The Importance of Patience and Perseverance. Welcome to the Business Aviation Collective Podcast! In this episode, Emilio Padilla Escoto joins us to dispel the misconception that aviation jobs are limited to pilots and flight attendants. Emilio, currently an Operations Manager at Manny Av...

Blindsided by Hidden International Business Aviation Costs to Personalized In House International Trip Planning, Trip Planning.biz Communications, Scheduler/Dispatcher and Occasional Flight Attendant Welcome to this episode of the Business Aviation Collective Podcast! Today, we have a very special guest with us - Jackie Gates , Corporate Dispatcher for Group Holdings Aviation and occasional Flight...

Brian Walker – Elevating Aviation, Leading with Safety, Finding the Why in Aviation Dispatch, the Importance of Giving Back and Celebrating the Success of Others. Brian Walker, Director of Operational Services at JetLinx , shares his insights on aviation in this podcast episode. Brian humorously refers to his job as "What is my Aviation Job Today?" but takes his role as a self-proclaimed “Aviation...

Lin Harris – Full-Service Aviation Concierge, Aviation Family, Networking at Airshows, Blimp Trip, P51 Mustang, Corporate Aircraft Insider, and Acrobatics. Today we talk with Lin Harris, one of our own team members at  LD Aviation . Lin’s lifelong love of aviation stems from her dad. She experienced many Airshows, rode in the Good Year Blimp and even flew over the Statue of Liberty at a young age....

Nathan Shelley - 2023 Scholarship NBAA Recipient, From Paramedic to Pilot to Aviation Operations Dispatcher Today we get a chance to talk to Nathan Shelley . Nathan is a skilled conversationalist and shares his fascinating Aviation Journey. In this episode we find out how Nathan, a self-proclaimed “Plane Nerd”, went from watching planes at the airport while working as a paramedic, to pursuing the...

Chris Boggs - An Aviation Passion In this podcast, Chris Boggs shares his journey from a high school student with a passion for aviation to becoming a Flight Scheduler at Humana. He talks about how a serious car accident altered his career path but his love for aviation kept him motivated. Chris also volunteers for ski patrol and teaches others to push themselves outside their comfort zones. He en...

A Panel with Sue Sophabmixay, Carrie Wicht, and Megan Knox. In this episode of the Podcast, we sit down with three impressive women who are making waves in the aviation industry: Sue Sophabmixay , Sr. Sales Engineer with SatCom, Carrie Wicht , Corporate Flight Travel/Coordinator with Harley Davidson, and Megan Knox , Operations Manager, M&N Aviation . Together, these three Next Gen Schedulers...

Bonus - OWL Meeting | FBOs and Schedulers Welcome to this bonus episode of the Business Aviation Collective Podcast where we focus on the world of Fixed Base Operators (FBOs). In this episode, we bring you insights from our OWL Meeting featuring two fantastic panelists, Cat Wren from Business Jet Center and Jessi Rowden from Cutter Aviation. The discussion covered several key areas such as what to...

Jessica McClintock - Up and Coming Leader in Business Aviation Welcome to today's episode of the Podcast, where we're joined by Jessica McClintock , VP of Global Account Management at FuelerLinx , who has a remarkable story of how she turned her passion for aviation into her life's work. Jessica started her career in retail, but her heart wasn't in it. She took a leap of faith, despite not having...

Susan McCloskey – Remote Business Aviation Scheduler and Traveler In this episode of the Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan McCloskey , a highly skilled and experienced Business Aviation Scheduler with over 20 years of experience in General Aviation. Susan has created a unique opportunity for herself by working remotely, allowing her to work from anywhere in the world. Her pionee...

Kerri Russi – Aviation Sustainability - How to add value to your Flight Department through Green Initiatives In this episode of the Podcast, we're excited to have Kerri Russi , a former member of Adobe's flight department, as our guest speaker. Kerri is a passionate advocate for sustainability and has been instrumental in introducing various green initiatives within the flight department. Kerri wi...

Shannon Pinkston - Corporates Transportation Scheduling/Dispatching Part 91 Meet Shannon! Shannon Pinkston is in the Virginia, Dulles area. She has her private pilot license, has worked with Corporate Transportation and Part 91 Flight Operations. Shannon loves aviation and is out to find a new opportunity within the industry. ✈️ Brought to you by: The Business Aviation Collective and LD Aviation S...

Bobby Meade – Business Aviation Part 135/91 Scheduler Meet Bobby Meade! Bobby fell into aviation by accident. He went to college for aviation management, and then work many different jobs including at an airport for a commercial airline and then into private aviation doing Part 135. Bobby said he was amazed when learning different jobs of all the behind the scenes details, he never knew there was...