Aircraft maintenance logbooks document all activity related to work performed on your jet. From calibrating components to removing and replacing parts, aircraft maintenance logbooks can reveal either proper or poor aircraft management … [Continue reading]
#33 | Protecting Aircraft Value With Well Managed Maintenance Logbooks w/ Jerry Buccola, MBA
Posted on September 2, 2015 Written by 1 Comment
#32 | Change
Posted on August 2, 2015 Written by Leave a Comment
In life, business, and business aviation, change is the one constant. In this episode you'll learn how change affects safety and spend in business aviation, all based on the famous text, "Who Moved My Cheese." This book is a must-supply, must-review … [Continue reading]
#31 | The Safety Management System (SMS) in Business Aviation w/ Dr. B.J. Goodheart
Posted on September 9, 2014 Written by 5 Comments
What if their were a tool that could identify and manage risks and inefficiencies in your business aviation ventures? We’re talking about the SMS, or Safety Management System. And, here to help us better understand the benefits of an SMS is Dr. … [Continue reading]
PJP 030 | Applying Business Aircraft Depreciation w/ Ryan DeMoor (Part 2 of 2)
Posted on August 26, 2014 Written by Leave a Comment
Owners and operators of business aviation expect the financials of their private aircraft to be aligned with IRS, FAA, and possibly SEC rules. But, for directors and chief pilots... meeting this expectation is easier said than done. To help us … [Continue reading]
PJP 029 |Business Aircraft Depreciation w/ Ryan DeMoor (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on August 11, 2014 Written by 2 Comments
After a break for vacation and initial training, we're back with new episodes on reducing risk and increasing value in business aviation. Improving The Numbers What if we could improve the financials of owning and operating business aircraft simply … [Continue reading]
PJP 028 | Cut Business Aviation Costs By Communicating Better
Posted on June 25, 2014 Written by Leave a Comment
Clear communication in business aviation can lower costs and add extra value for an owner or operator. From safety and service to schedules, staffing, and organization setup, better communication leads to better results for … [Continue reading]
PJP 027 | Culture, The Secret Sauce to Safety in Business, Corporate, & Private Aviation
Posted on June 12, 2014 Written by 1 Comment
The right culture is the key to safety, service, and continuous success for an aviation unit. But, creating the right culture isn’t easy. It takes some training, plenty of time, and tons of trust between team members. The results can be amazing: … [Continue reading]
PJP 026 | Meticulous Aircraft Appearance Care w/ Jim Mathiasch of Jet Clean 360
Posted on May 21, 2014 Written by Leave a Comment
In this episode, we're on site in sunny Scottsdale, AZ to cover a common question: "How important is aircraft appearance to private jet owners and operators?" Jim Mathiasch of Jet Clean 360 talks today about how vital aircraft appearance is to … [Continue reading]
PJP 025 | The Private Jet Cabin Experience w/ Vince Restivo
Posted on May 8, 2014 Written by Leave a Comment
When we think of business and corporate aircraft, we imagine luxury, comfort, quality, and tomorrow’s technology, today... all delivered in working order, on time, on or below budget. These images refer specifically to the private jet cabin. And, … [Continue reading]
PJP 024 | Business Aviation Insurance w/ Stuart Hope
Posted on April 2, 2014 Written by Leave a Comment
A business aircraft represents one of the largest risk exposures for private aircraft owners and operators. This risk can be mitigated using industry best practices. But, sometimes incidents, accidents, and old fashioned bad luck still show up. When … [Continue reading]
PJP 023 | Aviation HR (Part 3 of 3): Retaining The Right People w/ VanAllen’s Pete Agur & Don Henderson
Posted on February 28, 2014 Written by Leave a Comment
In my business aviation career, I’ve personally noticed a link between more risk and having the wrong people involved in an owner’s or operator’s business aviation assets. Yet, we know from business, academia, and real-world reports... that keeping … [Continue reading]
PJP 022 | Aviation HR (part 2 of 3): Developing, Motivating, & Managing Your Aviation Talent w/ VanAllen’s Pete Agur & Don Henderson
Posted on February 12, 2014 Written by 1 Comment
During my time in business aviation, I’ve personally noticed a link between more risk and an organizational culture that does not value developing, motivating, and managing aviation talent. People development is a key element supporting the … [Continue reading]
