Australian Aviation Podcast Network

What's it like being the CEO of an airport? Chris links it closely to the proverb 'you give up the right to have a bad day'. Chris shares anecdotes from his time working in business, property development and tourism, from which he found his true love with aviation and the airport industry. We speak to Chris about the future of aviation, its thrills and its challenges.

Listen in as two ex-fighter pilots and good friends sit down to share stories about serving in the Air Force, and speak about Plattsy's most recent career move as Head of Cargo at Heathrow Airport

In this episode, Boo sits down with Natasha Santha from L.E.K. Consulting to address the concerns, curiosities, and complexities of the large scale operation to bring aerial ride sharing to our major cities. Recent developments suggest that by 2023 we will have the ability to skip time-critical and congested routes by opting for an aerial ride-sharing service.

What is the difference between learning to fly and becoming a pilot? We get to the bottom of it with Joel Haski and Jared Parker from The Aerobatic School

Welcome to the third and final instalment in our three-part series, covering the Aviation Australia Expo in Brisbane. Covering everything from mechanical engineering and cabin crew training, our guest host Mic Cullen wraps up our series speaking to FLTLT Melinda Russell and FLTLT John Harrington from RAAF. They're joined by QantasLink captain and Assistant Flight Training Manager Danica Henderson, who shares her thoughts on the Dash-8 Q200 and Q300 variants in Australia and New Zealand.

Listen in as our guest host Mic Cullen takes you through our second episode in the three-part series from the Aviation Australia "Aviation Expo" in Brisbane, held in August 2019. We take a deep dive into mechanical engineering, with Charlie Mifsud and Neil Delarue, the hugely experienced licenced aircraft maintenance engineers (LAMEs).

Welcome to the first episode in our three-part series from the Aviation Australia's "Aviation Expo" in Brisbane. Boasting one of the best aviation training centres in the state, we take a closer look at the people and power behind Aviation Australia as guest host Mic Cullen chats to VIP speakers, educators and guests. This week, you'll hear Mic speak to Cameron Dick, the Queensland Minister for State Development, about how the training facility at Brisbane Airport has met the demand for skills in the aviation sector. Plus, we hear from Aviation Australia's Cindy Doran and Alan Scaide on cabin crew training and lifestyle. For those who are looking at taking up a career in aviation, Mic perfectly unpacks what it takes to be a part of the industry and hones in on the importance of teamwork and the right skillset.

We often have the pleasure of interviewing pilots or students. This time, we delve into what it's like to work on the ground and in the tower. Both serving incredibly important roles towards the everyday operations of our industry, Clarence Schofield, and his father Colin, share a mutual love for aviation and an Aussie 'can-do' spirit. Now retired, Colin shares his stories on what it was like working for Qantas as a Tug Driver, as he led aircraft to and from terminals and maintenance areas.

We're looking forward to bringing you more international aviation content and introducing guests from around the world. But first, we would love for you to get acquainted with Australian Aviation's very own boss- Christian Boucousis, call-sign 'Boo'. Usually you'll find Boo in front of the camera, behind the mic as our podcast host or thinking about our next Good Kit article. This time, he got the pleasure to sit down as a guest, speaking to Kerwin Rae about his very own experiences with business and aviation. For those who are wanting to learn the habits of great leadership, or needing a moment to reset, debrief and plan- take a listen to this very special podcast.

In today's Father's Day Series Podcast, we're chatting to Steve Wallace and his daughter Bernadette. The phrase 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree' couldn't be truer for this duo, with Steve nurturing his daughter's love for aviation from a very young age. Dinner time was never dull in the Wallace household. With Steve lining up cutlery to create runways and salt + pepper shakers to symbolise the aircraft, you can imagine his storytelling was quite a hit with the kids. Bernadette's earliest memory of aviation stems from her experience in the co-pilot seat, whilst her father worked alongside Mission Australia servicing Indigenous communities in Arnhem Land. Bringing passengers in for appointments and shopping trips and flying community members between homelands ensured that every day was different for Bernadette and her father. Now a Senior Base Pilot at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Brisbane Base, Steve's daily schedule still remains a surprise each day he clocks into work. Recently completing her Bachelor of Aviation, Bernadette is looking to fly high with her upcoming career working at a local flight school. Take a listen to find out more about how Bernadette finds her wings and how Steve found his!