Jet Blast – Details, episodes & analysis

The Jet Blast team had their first repeat guest!!! We were able to work some time in with Jessie Naor of Grandview Aviation before she took off for a couple of events, including speaking at CJI London. When we first talked to Jessie way back in July of 2020 (why does that feel like a hundred years ago????) she was in the early stages of her industry involvement as an advocate for safe and legal charter operations. Since we had our first conversation, there were big changes at Grandview and she is now on the Board of Directors for NATA and the Executive Committee Vice Chair for the Air Charter Safety Foundation.

It was great to catch up with Jessie on all the changes at Grandview as well as how her path is taking her from advocate to icon as Nathan has now christened her.

We didn't have any goat talk this week, but Andy did get a haircut, so that was pretty big news. And Lee got out of going ice fishing again.

Jessie Naor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessienaor

Grandview Aviation: https://fygv.com

NATA: https://www.nata.aero

Air Charter Safety Foundation:https://www.acsf.aero

Business aviation is booming, and the hype around different players has garnered interest everywhere, including private equity, SPACs, and venture capital, to name a few. In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with Michael Riegel and gain insight into the current state of the business aviation industry, what the influxes of cash will mean, and how to interpret the data to look past the hype.

Unfortunately, Nathan’s airplanes got in the way this week, so Andy and Lee were on their own. After some goat and island talk, Michael dove in to give his perspective and answer questions a few underlying questions about financial health. You won’t find Michael on all the social media platforms, but he shares his thoughts and analysis on LinkedIn. Give him a follow and ask questions; the discussions in his comments are some of the best!

Michael Riegel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-riegel-mba-msc-fraes-963109b/

Season 2 Episode 16 is a conversation Andy, Lee, and Nathan had with Joe Peebles, owner and operator of JP Aerotechnics, on how to build an AOG business. Joe believes that authenticity is the number one key to success and we think he is 100% right. Joe's diverse background and contagious positive attitude are inspiring. Listen in to hear more from Joe and the Jet Blast crew. If you want to connect with Joe directly check him out by following the links below.

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/joe-peebles-51817390

Instagram:

@joepeebles

@jpaerotechnics

@mfappodcast

Facebook: JP Aerotechnics

TikTok: josephpeebles4

Email: Joe@jpaerotechnics.com

Website: jpaerotechnics.com

Season 2, Episode 15 is a great conversation with Ryan Waguespack from National Air Transportation Association (more commonly known as NATA). We talked about the pitfalls of illegal charter and the differences in willfully breaking the rules to being unaware of the rules. Ryan called it the 3 Cs of illegal charter. Make sure you listen in to see what they are. We also discussed the overall mission of NATA, and we even teased an idea we have been tossing around for a spin-off mini series...stay tuned for that. Check out all the links below to connect with Ryan and explore the work from our friends at NATA.

Ryan's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-waguespack-9a816a14/

NATA:  https://www.nata.aero

Aviation Business Conference:  https://us-tdm-tso-15eb63ff4c6-1626e-16907d8fbcf.force.com/nata/s/lt-event?id=a1Y1U000002pRs6UAE

Season 2 Episode 14 is a great conversation for any aspiring aircraft technician to hear. Any one who knows Jim Huntoon knows he has a burning passion for providing pathways to folks trying to break into the technical fields within business aviation. A long time NBAA Maintenance Committee scholarship ambassador, Jim's passion for helping others is undeniable. We promised you a bunch of resource links in the episode so here they are:

Women in Corporate Aviation: https://www.wca-intl.org/scholarship-opportunities/

NBAA Maintenance Committee Scholarships: https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/amt-maintenance-scholarships/

EAA Scholarships: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/Aviation-Scholarships

ViaSat: https://www.viasat.com/business-and-commercial/aviation/business/

Jim Huntoon's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-huntoon-a6598912/

Jet Blast is one year old! Thank you all for all the listens, likes, and love! This is episode 13 of our second season and we had it all from Breaking News, to celebrating Lee's birthday, shout out for AMT day, and of course a fantastic chat with Matt Nenzoski from Hillsboro Aviation. This episode is chocked full of goodies. Sit back and enjoy the show...oh and somebody send Lee some allergy meds!

Matt Nenzoski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-nenzoski-a8213214a/

Hillsboro Aviation: https://www.hillsboroaviation.com

Season 2 episode 12! Almost a year of Jet Blast! Crazy! As the world starts to open up companies are seeing an increased need to secure licensed aircraft mechanics. Sarah Parlari joined Nathan, Andy, and Lee to talk about some strategies companies and prospective employees might consider given the rapidly changing job environment. Sarah clearly has a passion for introducing technicians to great employers and vise versa. While she loves helping candidates from all walks she is particularly fond of making sure transitioning veterans are presented with all of the options available in the aviation maintenance career field. To connect with Sarah to learn how she can help you or your company navigate the job market reach out to her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahparlari/

Everyone that is in the #bizav community thinks they understand MELs and where things are currently at, but in Season 2 Episode 11 of Jet Blast you will quickly learn as Nathan, Andy, and Lee did that there is a lot of change in the wind. Dave Burk is the patriarch of the Aerodox family and his business story and how that intertwines with family and his passion for aviation is something you do not want to miss. Dave can be found a variety of places to include some more in-depth webinars from our friends at ATP - links below.

Dave Burk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-burk-966a069/

Aerodox: https://www.aerodox.com

Mastering MELs: Part 1 – What is Deferred Maintenance and the Whys of MELs - On-Demand: https://bit.ly/3dXan3O

Mastering MELs: Part 2 – Understanding the HOWs - Registration: https://bit.ly/3e0Nz2X

In episode 10 of season 2 of Jet Blast Lee, Nathan, and Andy chatted with Crystal Maguire from ATEC about the evolution of standards for training providers for facilities providing curriculum for prospective aircraft technicians. The COVID effect in this specific context was actually helpful in driving change and has established a foundation for additional change to come. In addition to the ATEC site itself we have included a link to the new Part 147 standards that once adopted will be a giant step forward in the methods that we use to train technicians. We love all the feedback and appreciate y'all continuing to listen!

Crystal Maguire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-maguire-2968b45/

ATEC website: https://www.atec-amt.org

The New Part 147: https://www.atec-amt.org/uploads/1/0/7/5/10756256/2021omni-partt147act.docx

Episode 9 of Season 2 is a chat with someone who literally has aviation in her DNA. Nathan, Andy, and Lee sat down with THE PilotJulia to talk about her aviation story. There are all kinds of goodies in here about determination, social storytelling, and inspiring the next generation of talent. We don't want to give away the good stuff here, but we do invite you to check out all the links below for some truly rich content.

Julia Harrington LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotjulia/

Website: https://www.pilotjulia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilotjulia/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgK8W99J0utXu5c7lHNMIQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilotJulia1/