Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest

Our host, Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and guest, Dennis Sawyer, Director-Global Sales at Twin MRO, discuss aviation lifecycle solutions.  In this episode, Dennis shares his inspiring journey from the Navy to becoming the Director of Global Sales at Twin MRO. Hear about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the importance of mentors, and the evolution of Twin MRO...

Join our continued conversation with host, Patrick Kraus and guest, Ian Taylor, as they discuss aviation lifecycle solutions, career paths, the value of an internship, and leadership lessons from sports to the workplace. In this episode, we explore how trust, forgiveness, and culture shape successful teams on and off the field. You can tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and prac...

Host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and guest Ian Taylor, Vice President of Repairs at Barnes Aerospace, explore the impact on operations with effective communication and efficient turnaround times. In this episode, Taylor shares his insights on being influential to others, living in Abu Dhabi, the importance of communication in becoming a trusted partner, and more. Get r...

Host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and guest John Dziuba, Founder and CEO of DASI, continue their discussion on "The Power of Entrepreneurship". Together, they explore the challenges currently facing the aviation parts inventory market and how DASI plans to handle theses changes, what role artificial intelligence will play in the future of the aviation industry, and how...

Join Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and guest John Dziuba, Founder and CEO of DASI, as they explore the entrepreneurial spirit within the aviation industry. Together, they discuss the dynamic landscape of the aircraft parts inventory market and the innovation and resilience needed to build a thriving company. Dziuba divulges how he started DASI, the obstacles he overcame,...

Join Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO, and guest Ryan Marsh, Vice President of Repairs with AvDUCT, as their conversation continues. Together, they explore the high-stakes world of aviation, discussing the importance of service bulletins and the tri-certification process (CAA UK, FAA, and EASA). Marsh sheds some light on the complexities of quick exchanges, rotables, and the role of teamwo...

In this episode of the Nose to the Tail podcast, our host, Patrick Kraus, Managing Director, and COO, and guest, Ryan Marsh, Vice President of Repairs with AvDUCT, explore strategic approaches developed to reduce turn times, putting customers first. Marsh’s passion for innovation in the aviation industry is inspiring, and you won’t want to miss the valuable insights and tips they discuss. Get read...

Our discussion between Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and David Lamoureux, CEO of Bonus Tech, Inc. continues. They discuss the aviation industry, including physics, engine phase-in and phase-out techniques, and other challenges. They take a deeper dive into the passion that drives aviation professionals and their ability to overcome significant obstacles through teamwork....

In this episode of the Nose to Tail podcast, our host, Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO, explores aviation lifecycles solutions and insights with guest, David Lamoureux, CEO of Bonus Tech, Inc. Lamoureux explores innovative approaches used to recover aircraft engines, allowing for shorter time cycles and increased asset value to take center stage. Our guest provides a firsthand account of...

Join our host, Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and guest Sami Maalouf, Manager of Component Services with Etihad Engineering, as they tackle aircraft maintenance and component services. In this episode, Sami Maalouf shares his career journey, beginning as an engineer and finding his passion for sales in the aviation industry. He discusses how technical expertise and the ca...

Our discussion between Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and Gene Hart, Regional Manager with HRD Aero Systems, continues. They discuss the aviation industry, including the maintenance and overhaul of safety equipment like emergency slides, fire extinguishers, and oxygen bottles. They delve into the pandemic’s impact on maintenance schedules, and the challenges of manpower a...

In this episode of Nose to Tail podcast, presented by Jet Midwest, our host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO, explores aviation lifecycle solutions and insights with guest, Gene Hart, Regional Manager with HRD Aero Systems, Inc.. In this episode, Gene shares his journey in the #aviation industry and HRD's focus on emergency equipment. They discuss the expansion of capabilities, including P...

In this episode of the Nose to Tail podcast, host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, continues his conversation with Brent Wells, Owner and President of ILIFF Aircraft ATA 38, exploring his latest endeavors in the aviation sector. Wells elaborates on his recent projects, including initiatives to centralize information on aircraft teardowns and the development of a platform fo...

Our first episode brings together our host, Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, and Brent Wells, Owner and President of ILIFF Aircraft ATA 38, to focus on aviation lifecycle solutions and insights. Join episode one as they discuss Wells’ experience in various aviation industry sectors — including maintenance and more- in this first episode of “Nose to Tail,” presented by Jet M...

Introducing “Nose to Tail” a podcast where we explore the world of aviation lifecycle solutions, industry-related insights, and more. Join host Patrick Kraus, COO and Managing Director at Jet Midwest, along with industry experts for podcast conversations that encompass topics in the commercial aviation marketplace — from nose to tail. Each episode features interviews with some of our colleagues, c...