In this episode of Podleaders, host Rachael Thornton sits down with airline industry veteran Helene Millet for an inspiring and honest conversation about building a career in aviation technology.

Starting her journey in data science at Air France, Helene spent 20 years navigating revenue management, distribution strategy, GDS negotiations, and the early development of NDC standards. She shares what it was like helping shape industry transformation from the inside — and the realities of turning bold ideas into operational systems.

Helene also reflects on founding a startup, the impact of COVID on aviation businesses, stepping into independent consulting, and the lessons learned about theory versus implementation. Along the way, she speaks candidly about being a woman in tech, overcoming imposter moments, and why technical excellence, communication, and collaboration matter more than ever.

From legacy systems to modern modular thinking, this episode is packed with insight for anyone working in — or entering — the airline and travel technology space.

Listen now for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and shaping the future of aviation.