Best GSE Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 23 - "Shaping the Future of GSE": Navitec's Autonomous Software for GSE Innovation 39:52

8d ago39:52

39:52

In this episode of The GSE Podcast, Matt Weitzel sits down with Jouni Sievilä, CEO of Navitec Systems, to explore the cutting-edge world of autonomous software solutions for ground support equipment (GSE). With over 26 years of experience in the automation industry, Jouni discusses how Navitec is bringing its deep knowledge from mining and industri…

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Examining New GSE Technology with Mallaghan 22:21

19d ago22:21

22:21

Joe Griffith, chief commercial officer at Mallaghan GSE, joins the podcast to discuss the latest technology serving the industry and highlight the company's upcoming charity golf event, the Mallaghan Shamrock Classic.By AviationPros

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Appleton International Airport Bets Big on Business 10:53

2h ago10:53

10:53

Appleton International Airport Director Abe Weber discusses business growth at the airport and why leaders are expanding ATW’s business park by 100 acres.By AviationPros

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SMS and IS-BAH Growth at NBAA-BACE 16:05

5d ago16:05

16:05

Terry Yeomans, director of the IS-BAH program at IBAC, spoke with Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith during NBAA-BACE about the importance of safety management systems in the business aviation industry as well as the IS-BAH program's 10th anniversary.By AviationPros

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Authenticity in Leadership and Why it Matters 26:25

6d ago26:25

26:25

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar podcast, hosted by Lisa-Marie Aird, Dr. Mark Kaestner, an alum of the Penn Chief Learning Officer program and VP at Ball Corporation, shares his insights on authentic leadership. He discusses his journey through the Penn CLO program, the essence of leadership authenticity, and strategies for building trus…

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Clay Lacy's Commitment to Sustainability 21:22

12d ago21:22

21:22

Scott Cutshall, Clay Lacy’s President of Real Estate and Sustainability talks about the company's ongoing investments into sustainable practices and how it earned NBAA's Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation.By AviationPros

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Consistent MRO Growth and Leadership with Bill Giannetti of Flightstar 37:48

12d ago37:48

37:48

In this episode of the Return to Service podcast, Chris Heine interviews Bill Giannetti, Founder and President of FlightStar, discussing the company's journey from a small flight school to a successful aviation business. Bill shares insights on their growth philosophy, the challenges of workforce recruitment in the MRO industry, and the importance …

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Stevens Aerospace to Premier Aviation Services: King Air, Hawker and Beechjet Mx with Ron Jennings 18:10

17d ago18:10

18:10

Ron Jennings, VP of Sales at Premier Aviation Services joins the Return To Service Podcast to discuss the transition from Stevens Aviation to Premier Aviation Services, the importance of understanding the customer base, and strategies for engaging existing customers. Ron shares insights on the current state of the MRO market, the significance of bu…

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Lacking MRO Transparency with Suresh Narayanan and Nathan Winkle 47:21

15d ago47:21

47:21

Suresh Narayanan from Jets MRO and Nathan Winkle from Thoroughbred Aviation join the Return of Service podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) industry. They explore the importance of transparency, the talent gap in the industry, and the need for better retention of mechanics. The conversat…

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Building Customer Trust with Alfredo Garcia of ACI Jet MRO 18:52

19d ago18:52

18:52

In this episode of the Return to Service podcast, Chris Heine speaks with Alfredo Garcia, Director of Sales and Business Development for ACI Jet MRO. They discuss the challenges faced by MROs, particularly in terms of supply chain issues and the importance of transparency with customers. Alfredo emphasizes the need for education and trust in custom…

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FBO Software/Device Ecosystem with Steve Tubbs & Humberto Zuluaga from X-1FBO 19:56

21d ago19:56

19:56

In this episode of the Return to Service podcast, host Chris Heine speaks with Steve Tubbs and Humberto Zuluaga from X1 about the evolving landscape of FBOs in the aviation industry. They discuss the challenges faced by FBOs, including data management issues and the need for modern technology solutions. The conversation highlights X1's innovative p…

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Building an AOG Company and Employing Veterans in BizAv with Joe Peebles 53:06

22d ago53:06

53:06

We're joined by Joe Peebles of JP Aerotechnics, and AOG company focused on supporting a majority of the major 135 charter operators throughout the US. Joe is also the Founder of Higher Vets, a non-profit aimed at helping returning veterans get reacclimated to life at home, finding jobs, and building a support network.…

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Poland's Aviation Valley Continues to Grow 24:44

27d ago24:44

24:44

Director of JPB Systeme Poland Katarzyna Kalisz talks about the company's investment and growth in the Aviation Valley and how companies there are leveraging resources to grow the future of aviation.By AviationPros

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Streamlining Charter Payments and Sales with Greg Johnson of Tuvoli 16:27

27d ago16:27

16:27

Greg Johnson, CEO of Tuvoli, joins to discuss the company's focus on enhancing charter sales and payment processing for the aviation industry. He outlines the challenges faced by charter operators and brokers, particularly in customer interactions and payment workflows. Greg walks through Tuvoli's innovative solutions that streamline these processe…

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Removing Maintenance Paperwork Inefficiencies with Greg Heine, SVP of JSSI Maintenance Software 16:20

29d ago16:20

16:20

Greg Heine, SVP of JSSI Maintenance Software joins us to discuss the evolution of JSSI over 35 years, the role of Traxall in the JSSI maintenance ecosystem, challenges faced by customers in aircraft maintenance management, and the importance of navigating change during technology implementation. They also share insights on successful software imple…

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Work Order System Implementations with Andy Yanka of the Axcess Group 56:29

1M ago56:29

56:29

Andy Yanka, VP of Aircraft Services for the Axcess Group and Moyer Aviation joins to discuss the steps they took to successfully roll out their work order and parts management system. In this episode, we sit down with Andy Yanka, VP of Aircraft Services for the Axcess Group and Moyer Aviation. As an EBIS customer, Andy has been great to work with, …

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From the Navy to Academia: Insights on Ethical Leadership 17:17

1M ago17:17

17:17

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar, host Becca Clanton interviews Dr. Peg Klein, a distinguished alumna of the Penn Chief Learning Officer (CLO) program. Dr. Klein shares her unique journey from growing up near a Naval base to becoming a Navy officer and eventually an ethical leadership scholar. She discusses the impact of her early exposu…

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Recognizing the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Connor Hart, senior director at Unifi Aviation YYC, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to share details about team's achievements at Calgary International Airport that earned them the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year recognition.By AviationPros

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Equipment Trends and Innovation from the GSE Expo Europe 14:59

2M ago14:59

14:59

David Fernandez, Swissport's Global Head of Fleet, visited the Ground Support Worldwide booth at the GSE Expo Europe to discuss ground support equipment trends with editor Josh Smith.By AviationPros

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Episode 22 -“Early preview special”: Mallaghan's new product launches at 2024 GSE Expo Europe 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

In this special "emergency" episode of The GSE Podcast, Matt Weitzel sits down with Joe Griffith from Mallaghan just days before the highly anticipated GSE Expo Europe in Lisbon. Together, they dive into Mallaghan’s exciting new product launches, including the fully electric lavatory and water service vehicle, and the first-of-its-kind refrigerated…

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Real-World Solutions for Ground Handling Challenges 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

Tim Fulton, CEO and founder of Ramper Innovations, shares his experience as a ground handling agent and how it influenced him to design equipment that improves working conditions on the ramp.By AviationPros

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Ben Reeves of Power Stow at GSE Expo 2024 30:19

2M ago30:19

30:19

In this episode of the Return to Service podcast, host Santosh Nachu sits down with Ben Reeves, Vice President of Sales at PowerStow, to explore the company’s innovative roller track system, designed to eliminate the need for manual baggage handling on aircraft. They delve into the importance of reducing workplace injuries in the baggage handling i…

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2024 Ground Handling Safety Symposium Preview 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

NATA's Steve Berry and Brandon Popovich join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith and highlight the 8th annual NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium, taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 17-18.By AviationPros

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Episode 21 - "Innovation in Towbarless Tractors": Inside Lektro with Jesse Long 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

Welcome to Episode 21 of The GSE Podcast! In this episode, host Matt Weitzel is joined by Jesse Long, Global Director of Lektro Product and General Aviation Sales at Oshkosh Aerotech. Together, they explore Lektro's innovative journey as a pioneer in towbarless tractors within the ground support equipment industry. Jesse shares the rich history of …

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Introducing the Women of GSE 15:36

2M ago15:36

15:36

Abbie Hepler, Laura McGrath and Karla Harrington chat with Josh Smith and share details about the newly formed Women of GSE organization, its goals and upcoming opportunities to network with the group.By AviationPros

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Taking Boston's Terminal E Project from Design to Completion 37:06

2M ago37:06

37:06

Suffolk's Sam Sleiman discusses the recently completed Terminal E project at Boston Logan Airport and the challenges of completing the efforts inside a working airport.By AviationPros

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Mastering Stress and Leadership in High-Stakes Environments 28:03

3M ago28:03

28:03

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar podcast, host Jess Jones interviews Dr. John 'Coach' Havlick, a retired Navy SEAL Captain, Hall of Fame swimmer, and Penn CLO graduate. They discuss Dr. Havlick's storied career, from college swimming and coaching at the Naval Academy to leading elite SEAL units and his subsequent career in consulting and…

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eGSE and Power Solutions with ITW GSE 16:19

3M ago16:19

16:19

Alberto Rocha, director of sales – the Americas at ITW GSE, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the latest battery technologies enabling the electrification of GSE and power solutions to support additional eGSE on the ramp.By AviationPros

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How Aspire MRO and LAUNCH TWS Hired 300+ Technicians to Refit B777's 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

Aspire MRO and Launch Technical Workforce Solutions are working together on a large project to convert triple sevens from passenger to freighter. The demand for these conversions is driven by the aging wide body fleet and the need for more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft. The project involves extensive engineering and installation w…

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Episode 20 - "Sustainability: The electrification of the Americas apron" Panel recording from the 8th Americas GHI 57:41

3M ago57:41

57:41

In Episode 20 of The GSE Podcast, host Matt Weitzel moderates an insightful panel discussion on the electrification and sustainability of ground support equipment (GSE). Recorded live from a special event, this episode brings together experts from various sectors to share their perspectives and strategies for a greener future in aviation. Guest Dis…

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Vantage Group's Vision for the Future 39:07

3M ago39:07

39:07

Vantage Group Chair and CEO George Casey discusses the successes and challenges his company is seeing in North America and the vision behind the recent rebranding of the company.By AviationPros

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Episode 19 - "The GSE Community": 8th Americas GHI Recap 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

In Episode 19 of The GSE Podcast, we bring exclusive coverage from the 8th Americas GHI Conference held in Toronto, Canada. Host Matt Weitzel sits with industry experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the ground support equipment (GSE) sector. Guest Discussions: Scott Bellamy from Menzies Aviation shares his experiences…

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Averest Celebrates 20 Years 17:41

3M ago17:41

17:41

Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith speaks with Gabe Sampson and Brian Lesch from Averest, Inc., to discuss the company's 20th anniversary and examine current and future eGSE trends.By AviationPros

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Episode 18 - "GSE Expo Europe Podcast": Max Gosney Discusses the New GHI Podcast 14:28

3M ago14:28

14:28

In this episode of The GSE Podcast, host Max Gosney joins Matt Weitzel from GHI to discuss the new GSE Expo Europe podcast. Max shares exciting details about the upcoming GSE Expo Europe event in two months in Lisbon and provides insights into what listeners can expect from the new podcast. Listen in as Matt and Max discuss: Insights into GSE Expo …

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Why Airports Are Poised to Make a Major Technological Leap 33:09

3M ago33:09

33:09

Amadeus Executive Vice President of Airport & Airline Operations Rudy Daniello discusses the 2024 Airports Travel Investment Trends report and why airport leaders across the world are ready to embrace advanced technologies like AI and machine learning.By AviationPros

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Thriving in Avionics: Insights from Rick Ochs on Leading a Successful FAA Part 145 Shop 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

Summary: In this episode, Rick Ochs, CEO of Spirit Aeronautics, joins with Chris to delve into critical aspects of running a successful FAA Part 145 avionics shop. They discuss what it takes to create an environment where technicians can thrive and open and honest discussions can lead to innovative breakthroughs and solutions. The conversation high…

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Hampton Roads Executive Airport Builds for the Future 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC talks discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport and how they're building for the future of air travel.By AviationPros

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Branding as an Executive 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar, hosted by Lisa-Marie Aird, we welcome Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore, a distinguished digital marketing strategist, top LinkedIn influencer, and humanitarian. Dr. Ajayi Ore, an alumna of the Penn Chief Learning Officer (CLO) program, shares her journey and insights from her extensive career in global diplomacy, co…

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Candace McGraw's Vision for ACI World 24:30

4M ago24:30

24:30

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Candace McGraw was recently named the first female Chair of Airports Council International World. She discusses her vision for the organization and the success of CVG under her tenure.By AviationPros

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Tim Wade on Streamlined Reporting, Data-Driven Improvements, and Leadership at FlexJet 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

Tim Wade, Director of Environmental Health and Safety for FlexJet, discusses the importance of a strong safety reporting system and the processes he implemented at Constant Aviation and FlexJet. He emphasizes the need for easy and streamlined reporting, utilizing QR codes and online forms. Tim also highlights the value of data in identifying trends…

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Rodrigo Goncalves' Journey to Obtaining the FAA 145 Certificate and Starting an Aircraft Maintenance Repair Facility 40:42

4M ago40:42

40:42

Summary Rodrigo Goncalves, Founder and Owner of RG Aviation, shares his experience of obtaining the 145 cert for his repair station. He explains that the process involved building relationships with the FAA, being persistent, and working diligently. He emphasizes the importance of tool calibration, organization, and cleanliness in the shop. Rodrigo…

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Key Considerations when Designing GSE 15:30

4M ago15:30

15:30

Doug Backinger - senior vice president of solutions, engineering and innovation at Aerol, and Alex Harden - Aerol's technical product manager, join Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss best practices for spec'ing GSE components like casters and running gear.By AviationPros

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Taking a Different Approach to Technician Retention and MRO Success with Suresh Narayanan 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

Suresh Narayanan, CEO of Jets MRO, discusses the issue of technician turnover in the maintenance market. He explains that mechanic turnover rates are between 40 and 50 percent, which leads to delays and increased costs for operators. To address this problem, Narayanan created Jets MRO with a focus on improving culture, leadership, benefits, and sch…

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Modernizing Toronto's Airport for Sustainable Growth with Larry Shack of the GTAA 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Summary Larry Shack from the Greater Toronto Airport Authority discusses the Lyft (Long-Term Investment in Facilities and Terminals) program and the airport's plans for growth and modernization. He highlights the increase in traveler demand and the need for infrastructure expansion to accommodate the projected growth. Larry also emphasizes the airp…

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Mookie Patel's Vision for SJC 28:46

4M ago28:46

28:46

Mukesh "Mookie" Patel was named Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport in March 2024. He discusses the challenges, opportunities and future growth of the airport and how he sees it fitting into the aviation system in the San Francisco Bay area.By AviationPros

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Episode 17 - "Father-Son GSE Dynamics": Pat & Luke Brown on Industry Innovation 47:07

5M ago47:07

47:07

Episode 17 of The GSE Podcast presents a unique Father's Day special, featuring Pat Brown, a 35-year GSE industry veteran, and his son, Luke Brown, who is carving his own path in the industry. Host Matt Weitzel leads this compelling discussion, weaving together family dynamics and professional insights. Key Highlights: Pat’s Career Journey: From hi…

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Unlocking the Power of Telemetry in Aviation GSE: A Conversation with Matthias Moulinier of ADVEEZ 29:05

5M ago29:05

29:05

Episode Description: Join Santosh Nachu in a discussion with Matthias Moulinier, Product and Customer Success Director at ADVEEZ, as they explore how telemetry is revolutionizing fleet management, enhancing safety, and optimizing maintenance operations. Matthias shares insights from his extensive experience at ADVEEZ and discusses the latest indust…

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Episode 16 - "Generations of GSE Excellence": A Conversation with Brad and Pete Compton 1:01:07

5M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

In this exclusive Father's Day episode of The GSE Podcast, host Matt Weitzel presents a rare opportunity for listeners to join him as he sits down with Brad Compton, VP of Global Sales for Textron GSE, and his father, Pete Compton, a retired GSE veteran. This heartwarming discussion offers a unique perspective, spanning decades of experience, indus…

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Leading the Charge: Reshaping Executive Leadership for the Modern Age 38:58

5M ago38:58

38:58

In this enlightening episode of the Practitioner Scholar, Lisa-Marie Aird welcomes Dr. Raj Ramachardran, a trailblazer in leadership consulting and an alum of the Penn CLO program's first cohort. Amidst shared laughs and candid stories, they delve into pivotal leadership concepts for the modern age, examining both the challenges and transformative …

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Last Chance to Nominate for Ground Support Team of the Year 12:48

5M ago12:48

12:48

Nominate a ground crew worthy of being named the 2024 Ground Support Team of the Year by June 24. Nominations can be submitted online at AviationPros.com/teamoftheyear.By AviationPros

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