Flight School: From Launch to Scale with Jack Parrish | Episode 96

Flight School: From Launch to Scale with Jack Parrish | Episode 96

In this episode, Lindsay Dyer talks with Jack Parrish, President and Founder of Parrish Aviation, a Part 141 flight school with campuses in both Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Jack shares the road to launching the business, as well as the mindset shifts he needed to make as a CEO of his company. They discuss certification, scaling, pricing, and company culture. With one-on-one orientation and accessibility, it's clear that Parrish Aviation values their students!More With Jack ParrishJack Parrish is the President/Founder of Parrish Aviation, a Part 141 flight school with campuses in both Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Jack is a former airline pilot, current 141 Chief Instructor, NAFI Master Flight Instructor, and serves on the board of the Flight School Association International (FSAI).https://www.parrishaviation.comShow Notes0:00 Intro2:10 Road To Aviation Instructing6:00 Student Lending Impact11:44 Mindset Shift to CEO16:43 141 Certification Process19:47 First Aircraft Training23:57 Growing the Business28:54 Culture of Serving Others37:54 Flight School Then vs Now42:36 Pricing & Margins45:51 Advice & Looking To The FutureABOUT LD AVIATION PODCASTWelcome to the LD Aviation Podcast! We aim to promote cooperation and collaboration within the Business Aviation community by featuring discussions with industry leaders, experts, and professionals.We know how important it is for Executive Assistants, Schedulers and Dispatchers to learn efficiently.That’s why we made this podcast to give you helpful ideas about Business Aviation.Host and CEO, Lindsay Dyer, talks to experts in Business Aviation to share their knowledge. They talk about what’s new and interesting in the industry, and give tips to help EA’s, Schedulers and Dispatchers do their job well.We hope you join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Business Aviation!https://ldaviationservices.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dyer-ancora/

Professionalism in Aviation with Kelly Carrillo | Episode 95

In this episode, Lindsay Dyer speaks with Kelly Carrillo on truly going above and beyond with regards to professionalism and safety within aviation. As a corporate flight attendant, Kelly shares her mindset on preparing for every flight, reviewing safety, and adding small touches that leave a big impact. The discussion continues with her involvement in FA Club and NorCalBAA in support of the larger aviation industry. More With Kelly Carrillo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycarrillo/ WEBSITES https://www.yourgotofa.com/ https://www.kilocharliemedia.com/ https://norcalbaa.org/ FA CLUB website coming soon! SOCIAL MEDIA IG: @‌yourgotofa | @‌kilocharliemedia | @‌faclubusa | @‌norcalbaa GROUP CHAT West Coast+ CFA Community: Whatsapp https://chat.whatsapp.com/JnxLPOXk4eWElvAQLxc4Gl?mode=gi_t Show Notes 0:00 Intro 2:25 Getting Into Aviation 14:34 Lessons from Sales 21:17 Planning for a Trip 31:45 Fatigue & Safety Concerns 38:24 Creating Her Brand 52:55 Developing FA Club 1:05:43 NorCalBAA 1:10:08 Leadership & Final Thoughts ABOUT LD AVIATION PODCAST Welcome to the LD Aviation Podcast! We aim to promote cooperation and collaboration within the Business Aviation community by featuring discussions with industry leaders, experts, and professionals. We know how important it is for Executive Assistants, Schedulers and Dispatchers to learn efficiently.That’s why we made this podcast to give you helpful ideas about Business Aviation. Host and CEO, Lindsay Dyer, talks to experts in Business Aviation to share their knowledge. They talk about what’s new and interesting in the industry, and give tips to help EA’s, Schedulers and Dispatchers do their job well.We hope you join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Business Aviation! https://ldaviationservices.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dyer-ancora/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Flight Department Value with James Lara & Steve Brechter | Episode 94

In this episode, Lindsay Dyer speaks with James 'Jim' Lara and Steve Brechter from Gray Stone Aviation. Return guests to the podcast, today's discussion centers around really honing the value of flight departments beyond getting individuals from point A to point B. They cover discussing value propositions, transactional versus strategic scheduling, and much more! Gray Stone Advisors: https://www.graystoneadvisors.com ABOUT STEVE BRECHTER Former COO of NetJets and current Senior Advisor, Operations with Gray Stone Advisors. Steve’s passion for aviation history, which began in his early years, led to a memorable encounter with aviation legend Eddie Rickenbacker, resulting in a cherished signed copy of Rickenbacker’s autobiography that Steve still keeps close. Steve’s journey from a mechanical engineering background at Pratt & Whitney to a distinguished career in business aviation is both inspiring and informative. Steve emphasizes the evolving competencies required of today’s aviation directors, who must blend business acumen with aviation expertise. He also discusses the critical importance of mentoring and coaching in developing effective leaders within flight departments. His insights provide valuable guidance for aspiring aviation professionals and leaders looking to excel in this fast-paced industry. ABOUT JAMES LARA Mr. James E. Lara, Founder and Principal, Gray Stone Advisors, has extensive experience working with emerging and established domestic and international companies. He provides in‐depth experience and an approachable leadership style that promotes knowledge transfer in a direct, non‐ threatening manner. James E. (Jim) Lara’s Unique Ability is “bringing leadership, calm, order and confidence to chaotic environments while coaching individuals into high performance teams aligned with the goals of the entire enterprise or organization.” He is noted for his uncanny ability to quickly recognize the truly relevant, “game changing” issues and successfully guide highly effective teams to resolve systemic problems. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 2:35 Leadership Mindset & Value 16:54 Productivity Savings 24:17 Value Proposition Discussion 28:44 Family Office 30:32 Transactional vs. Strategic Scheduling 35:33 Executive Retention 46:29 Flight Department Potential ABOUT LD AVIATION PODCAST Welcome to the LD Aviation Podcast! We aim to promote cooperation and collaboration within the Business Aviation community by featuring discussions with industry leaders, experts, and professionals. We know how important it is for Executive Assistants, Schedulers and Dispatchers to learn efficiently.That’s why we made this podcast to give you helpful ideas about Business Aviation. Host and CEO, Lindsay Dyer, talks to experts in Business Aviation to share their knowledge. They talk about what’s new and interesting in the industry, and give tips to help EA’s, Schedulers and Dispatchers do their job well.We hope you join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Business Aviation! https://ldaviationservices.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dyer-ancora/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Aviation Matters: Kristi Ivey & Phil Derner from NBAA | Episode 93

In this episode, Lindsay Dyer speaks with Kristi Ivey and Phil Derner, Regional Directors with the National Business Aviation Association. They share how they ended up in their roles and what the job entails before really diving into the member experience with NBAA. Their passion for making a change within the aviation field is clear. Kristi and Phil cover why your voice matters, how to get involved, and the numerous resources available through NBAA. For more, you can visit: https://nbaa.org Kristi Ivey Represents Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming kivey@nbaa.org Kristi Ivey, CAM joined the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in 2007 and serves as one of NBAA's Regional Directors covering AL, FL, GA, ID, MN, MT, NC, ND, SC, SD, UT, WI, & WY.  Prior to joining NBAA, Kristi managed the flight operations scheduling and dispatch team for The Home Depot Aviation Department. She is an instrument-rated private pilot with an aircraft dispatcher’s license and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Auburn University. Kristi's home base is Livingston, Montana. https://nbaa.org/about/contact-nbaa/regional-directors/kristi-ivey/ Phil Derner Represents Alaska, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia pderner@nbaa.org Phil Derner is a Regional Director for the National Business Aviation Association, handling government affairs and advocacy in 12 states. He has a background in aviation operations management in multiple aviation sectors (DoD contract, major airline, private charter), and also in communications as a writer and on-air analyst in news (FoxNews, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.), and documentaries (History, National Geographic, Discovery, etc.). Show Notes 0:00 Intro 1:02 Road to NBAA 5:07 Week In The Life 11:41 Member Experience 16:55 Making Change 28:02 Looking to the Future 42:20 NBAA Resources 47:12 Getting Involved 58:39 Final Thoughts ABOUT LD AVIATION PODCAST Welcome to the LD Aviation Podcast! We aim to promote cooperation and collaboration within the Business Aviation community by featuring discussions with industry leaders, experts, and professionals. We know how important it is for Executive Assistants, Schedulers and Dispatchers to learn efficiently.That’s why we made this podcast to give you helpful ideas about Business Aviation. Host and CEO, Lindsay Dyer, talks to experts in Business Aviation to share their knowledge. They talk about what’s new and interesting in the industry, and give tips to help EA’s, Schedulers and Dispatchers do their job well.We hope you join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Business Aviation! https://ldaviationservices.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dyer-ancora/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Yikes! Learning From Pilot Mistakes with JJ Madison | Episode 92

In this episode, Lindsay Dyer speaks with JJ Madison, author of YIKES! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Lived to Tell About ‘Em. JJ shares how he got involved in aviation, the importance of mentorship and support, and the focus of his writing. They cover the benefits of NASA reports and how pilots can learn from mistakes. Most importantly, JJ is using his book to pay it forward through the Victor Kilo Fund, supporting the future of the aviation industry. Find more at: https://www.victorkilofund.org/product/yikes Show Notes 0:00 Intro 4:28 Mistakes & Safety Writing 10:00 NASA Reports 13:31 Writing Yikes 17:47 Surprising Stories 20:20 Errors in Ease & Familiarity 27:36 Fatigue & Self Awareness 34:09 Get-There-Itis & Upcoming Pilots 41:37 Paying It Forward 47:32 Supporting Victor Kilo Fund 51:35 Mindset Shift & Final Thoughts ABOUT JJ Madison Jeffrey “JJ” Madison is a Harvard-educated flight instructor, mentor pilot, author and airline pilot. A pilot since 1995, he has over 1,500 hours dual given and flown into more than 250 GA airports throughout most of the Lower 48. He’s also a helicopter pilot. JJ examined thousands of NASA reports for his column, "Human Factors”, and is the only aviation safety expert who analyzes NASA reports for the benefit of the pilot community. His book, YIKES! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Lived to Tell About ‘Em is a collection of the best of those columns. He wrote the book so that all proceeds from its sales will help fund aerospace scholarships for Civil Air Patrol squadrons, under-resourced flight schools and STEM organizations, through the Victor Kilo Fund, a non-profit aerospace foundation that he co-founded with his wife. ABOUT LD AVIATION PODCAST Welcome to the LD Aviation Podcast! We aim to promote cooperation and collaboration within the Business Aviation community by featuring discussions with industry leaders, experts, and professionals. We know how important it is for Executive Assistants, Schedulers and Dispatchers to learn efficiently.That’s why we made this podcast to give you helpful ideas about Business Aviation. Host and CEO, Lindsay Dyer, talks to experts in Business Aviation to share their knowledge. They talk about what’s new and interesting in the industry, and give tips to help EA’s, Schedulers and Dispatchers do their job well.We hope you join us on this exciting journey to learn more about Business Aviation! https://ldaviationservices.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dyer-ancora/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]