Ep. 42 – Shop Talk: How to recruit staff, manage inventory, and set your rates

Ep. 05 – The making of a third-generation aviator: Mac and David Copeland share their family’s unique aviation history in this episode of AEA Amplified. Mac is following in big family footsteps as a third-generation pilot. He recently completed his first solo while attending college and working toward hi... by AEA Amplified

52 min listen

Ep. 03 – Thom Duncan Avionics founder shares his shop’s overnight success story: Thom Duncan, president of Thom Duncan Avionics in Fayetteville, Tennessee, has been fixing electronics since childhood. Since opening a shop at the Fayetteville Municipal Airport in December 2018, he has led a rapidly growing business that specializes in... by AEA Amplified

28 min listen

Ep. 16 – Training Tomorrow’s Technicians: Kent Career Tech Center: Kent Career Tech Center offers aviation maintenance and electronics programs to high school students in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this episode of AEA Amplified, we visit with instructors Nick Brown and Josh Miller to learn how Kent Career Tech Center is... by AEA Amplified

38 min listen

Ep. 01 - AEA President offers insight into the return of in-person association events: In the inaugural episode of AEA Amplified, a podcast for aviation's technology experts, host Geoff Hill speaks with AEA President & CEO Mike Adamson to discuss the AEA's path forward for the return of in-person association and industry events. Tune in ... by AEA Amplified

28 min listen

Ep. 02 – Aspen Avionics President & CEO talks about joining the AIRO Group: John Uczekaj, president & CEO of Aspen Avionics, details the company’s agreement in principle to become a member of the AIRO Group of companies. What does Aspen’s move mean to general aviation and its customers around the world? Uczekaj answers that ques... by AEA Amplified

26 min listen

Ep. 08 – Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics unveils Flex: An AEA member company since 1981, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics recently introduced the Flex MD23 Series that features a customizable configuration (inputs and outputs), user interface and graphics, enabling it to function as a custom display, c... by AEA Amplified

30 min listen

Ep. 10 – EAA CEO/Chairman of the Board Jack Pelton previews AirVenture Oshkosh 2021: The countdown to AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is in full swing, and EAA Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Jack Pelton offers a preview into the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. While some areas may look different at Oshkosh this year, th... by AEA Amplified

24 min listen

Ep. 04 – CCX Technologies president talks cybersecurity and avionics testing solutions: Chris Bartlett, president of CCX Technologies, discusses his company’s wide range of cybersecurity and testing solutions for avionics OEMs, aircraft maintainers and military contractors. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the company’s T-RX Avionics Radio... by AEA Amplified

27 min listen

Ep. 11 – AEA President Mike Adamson Previews Upcoming Convention: The 64th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to be for avionics training, networking, new product introductions and more. The four-day event takes place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, June 22-25, 2021. Avionics technici... by AEA Amplified

20 min listen

Ep. 18 – AEA President Mike Adamson Previews AEA Convention in New Orleans: The 65th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to be for avionics training, networking, new product introductions and more. The four-day event takes place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, March ... by AEA Amplified

24 min listen

Ep. 12 – Avidyne unveils its Vantage Flight Display System: Avidyne Corp. recently introduced its all-new Vantage Flight Display System. Designed for forward-fit and retrofit applications in a variety of display formats, the company’s first certification of Vantage displays will be as a retrofit for Cirrus aircra... by AEA Amplified

22 min listen

Ep. 15 – Gogo 5G ready to go in 2022: Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation, has all the details on Gogo’s 5G air-to-ground network and onboard equipment in this episode of AEA Amplified. Gogo is the world’s largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business a... by AEA Amplified

37 min listen

Ep. 19 – IAE Co-owner Garry Joyce reflects on tenure as AEA chairman: Garry Joyce recently completed a successful three-year term as chair of the AEA’s board of directors. Under his leadership, the association completed a strategic planning process to set the course for the years ahead while navigating through the COVID-19... by AEA Amplified

25 min listen

Ep. 17 – VIAVI Solutions’ AVX-10K delivers multiple functions, wireless convenience: With a history that dates back to 1923 (1968 for IFR), VIAVI Solutions’ Avionics Test group out of Wichita, Kansas, is a leader in design and manufacture of avionics test equipment. The company provides accurate, reliable and cost-effective test solution... by AEA Amplified

24 min listen

Ep. 21 – NextOp places military veterans in avionics workforce: The Aircraft Electronics Association is collaborating with NextOp to connect U.S. veterans and military members with career opportunities in the avionics industry. NextOp recruits, develops and places high-performing middle-enlisted (E-3 to E-7) leaders ... by AEA Amplified

18 min listen

Ep. 22 – Let’s talk all things avionics with Garmin’s Phil Straub: Phil Straub, Garmin executive vice president and managing director for aviation, discusses a variety of important topics impacting the avionics industry and the company’s dealer network in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, ... by AEA Amplified

28 min listen

Ep. 25 – NATA Compliance Services assists AEA members with Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Management: With over two decades of managing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention programs, NATA Compliance Services collaborates with the Aircraft Electronics Association to help member companies develop programs that provide accurate, fast and reliable sol... by AEA Amplified

14 min listen

Ep. 24 – An in-depth look at Honeywell’s business aviation forecast: Honeywell’s 31st annual Global Business Aviation Outlook projects up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $274 billion from 2023 to 2032, which is up 15% in both deliveries and expenditures from the same 10-year forecast a year ago. Learn all the k... by AEA Amplified

27 min listen

Ep. 20 – Meet Bill Hanf, founder of Green Mountain Avionics and newly elected AEA board chair: Bill Hanf began his avionics career in the United States Marine Corps. Today, he is the owner and president of Green Mountain Avionics in Middlebury, Vermont, a company he founded in 2011. During the recent AEA Convention in New Orleans, the association’... by AEA Amplified

20 min listen

Ep. 40 – SmartSky Networks CEO Dave Helfgott: As chief executive officer of SmartSky Networks, Dave Helfgott is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and driving the completion, launch and expansion of its broadband air-to-ground network. An industry veteran of more than 20 years, He... by AEA Amplified

18 min listen

Ep. 32 – Introducing the Flex Digital Standby Package from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and its True Blue Power division continue to introduce trusted products for the general aviation market with the Flex 2-inch digital standbys, as well as two new lithium-ion main ship batteries designed for Part... by AEA Amplified

34 min listen

Ep. 23 – Forge Flightworks bolsters its avionics business by expanding into custom cabin upgrades: Forge Flightworks CEO Mark Lee turned to automotive interiors expert Gil Vigil of Speed & Design to help the shop expand beyond the avionics business. Vigil brings his award-winning craftsmanship and experience from working on premier custom cars to the ... by AEA Amplified

31 min listen

Ep. 27 – What’s the latest on the FAA’s proposed SMS rulemaking?: The Federal Aviation Administration published a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Jan. 11, 2023, that would amend the applicability of safety management systems. Noticeably absent from the proposal is Part 145 approved maintenance ... by AEA Amplified

26 min listen

Ep. 26 – ALTO Aviation celebrates 25 years of engineering customized cabin audio systems: ALTO Aviation is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing high-end cabin audio and entertainment systems for business aviation aircraft. Now celebrating 25 years in business, the company offers a wide range of products sold to most major OEM... by AEA Amplified

41 min listen

Ep. 42 – Shop Talk: How to recruit staff, manage inventory, and set your rates: What do you look for when interviewing candidates and managing millennials and Generation Z? How do you shop for consumables and bill them? And when was the last time you raised your rates and what was the response? Join us for a revealing and authen... by AEA Amplified

38 min listen

Ep. 41 – Shop Talk with Air Sense Avionics President Brian Yablon: This episode discusses the installation of avionics in light general aviation aircraft with a focus on classifying the alteration, availability of installation data, and the approval requirement for radios. Brian Yablon of Air Sense Avionics, a pract... by AEA Amplified

33 min listen

Ep. 34 – AEIT is latest endorsement to AET certification: The rapidly changing world of avionics installation is why ASTM’s Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel created the new Aircraft Electronics Installation Technician standards as the latest endorsement to AET certification. The AET and its endorsements... by AEA Amplified

16 min listen

Ep. 28 – Inside the numbers: Examining the state of the industry: The General Aviation Manufacturers Association recently unveiled the 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. When compared to 2021, all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments, and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued ... by AEA Amplified

19 min listen

Ep. 29 – Mike Adamson Previews 2023 AEA Convention in Orlando: The 66th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to be for avionics training, networking, new product introductions and more. The four-day event takes place at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida, April 24-27, 2023. Avionics t... by AEA Amplified

23 min listen

Ep. 36 – Honeywell projects 8,500 new biz jet deliveries over next decade: Honeywell’s 32nd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $278 billion from 2024 to 2033. Meanwhile, fleet expansion plans have increased for the third consecutive year, and operators show a grea... by AEA Amplified

23 min listen

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Ep. 42 – Shop Talk: How to recruit staff, manage inventory, and set your rates

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