Joe Gonzalez is an aviation instructor at Tarrant County College. In this conversation, we’ll examine the current state of aviation education. What new challenges do advancements in technology, such as ForeFlight, present to fledgling aviators? Joe will tell us about the landscape of the industry for new pilots, and why he believes that now is the perfect t ... Show More
Apr 30
Episode 59: The Temperature Of Good Communication (w/ Eoin Walker)
Eoin Walker is the HEMS segment promoter for Airbus, and host of The Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. With years of experience as a flight paramedic, Eoin has seen firsthand how good communication cools even the most heated scenarios.In this conversation, Eoin will let us in on how he’ ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 26
Episode 58: Safety Has No Borders (w/ Adam Bernhardt)
Adam Bernhardt is the Head of Safety and Well-Being for Airbus in the Asia-Pacific region, an area that covers more twelve countries including Australia, Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. Adam understands the subtle touch needed to advocate for safety across such a diverse region. I ... Show More
46m 30s
Feb 26
Episode 57: VAI's New President & CEO François Lassale
In a little over one week from recording this episode, VAI’s VERTICON is set to take place in Atlanta, GA. Pilots, mechanics, instructors, operators, manufacturers, and more will converge in one place to celebrate the state of vertical aviation…and to deliberate on its future as ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2023
748 JAARS Mission Aviation
We discover mission aviation from JAARS. In the news, airlines add staff in anticipation of the coming summer travel boom, Congress looks at increased educational funding for flight training programs, compensating passengers for preventable delays, and DOT’s Airline Customer Serv ... Show More
1h 27m
Jan 2024
The NOW Generation: Unique Insight Into the World of a Trainee Pilot
The aviation industry is at the precipice of a major pilot shortage globally. Some data analysts predict that there will be a shortfall of almost 80,000 by 2032, with the US Air Force currently offering bonuses of up to $600,000 to retain pilots and their service.Middle Tennessee ... Show More
42m 56s