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Episode 89: Leadership at Altitude: Creating a Culture of Safety
In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay
Dyer talks with Nate Ehlers about what strong leadership really looks like in today’s flight departments. They discuss accountability, communication, and how great leaders create safer, more resilient teams at every level.
This episode explores how people, culture, and safety work
together to build successful operations. Whether you manage, dispatch, or fly, you’ll take away simple, practical ways to lead with clarity and confidence.
Check out backseatpilot.com
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to LD Aviation Podcast
01:05 – Setting the Stage: Why Safety Culture Still Matters
03:00 – The Reality of Modern Flight Departments
05:10 – Human Factors: Where Aviation Meets Emotion
07:25 – Leadership in Aviation: It Starts from the Top
09:40 – When Policies Fail: Lessons from Real Incidents
12:00 – Communication: The Hidden Risk in Flight Operations
14:15 – The Role of Trust Between Pilots and Managers
16:30 – Technology’s Impact on Aviation Safety
18:45 – Automation, Data, and the Human Element
21:10 – Fatigue and Stress: The Silent Safety Threat
23:30 – How Mental Health Shapes Pilot Performance
25:45 – Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Wellness in Aviation
28:00 – Balancing Efficiency and Responsibility
30:10 – Decision-Making Under Pressure
32:25 – What Great Leaders Do Differently in Aviation
34:45 – Culture Over Compliance: The Mindset Shift
37:00 – Why Open Conversations Save Lives
39:20 – Stories from the Hangar: Real Lessons in Safety
41:45 – Accountability Without Blame
44:00 – Training, Mentorship, and Team Building
46:30 – Adapting to New Challenges in Corporate Aviation
48:50 – The Next Generation of Pilots and Safety Leaders
51:00 – The Importance of Continuous Improvement
53:15 – How Technology Can Bridge the Human Gap
55:30 – Why Every Department Needs a Safety Champion
57:40 – Leadership in Action: Turning Insight into Practice
59:50 – The Future of Private and Corporate Aviation
1:02:10 – What Aviation Can Learn from Other Industries
1:04:30 – Lindsay’s Final Thoughts: Building Safer Teams
Guest Info:
Nathan Ehlers
Host Information:
Lindsay Dyer
Production, Distribution, and Marketing
Jeanette Carrillo
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By The Frequency Network: The WaveIn this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay
Dyer talks with Nate Ehlers about what strong leadership really looks like in today’s flight departments. They discuss accountability, communication, and how great leaders create safer, more resilient teams at every level.
This episode explores how people, culture, and safety work
together to build successful operations. Whether you manage, dispatch, or fly, you’ll take away simple, practical ways to lead with clarity and confidence.
Check out backseatpilot.com
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to LD Aviation Podcast
01:05 – Setting the Stage: Why Safety Culture Still Matters
03:00 – The Reality of Modern Flight Departments
05:10 – Human Factors: Where Aviation Meets Emotion
07:25 – Leadership in Aviation: It Starts from the Top
09:40 – When Policies Fail: Lessons from Real Incidents
12:00 – Communication: The Hidden Risk in Flight Operations
14:15 – The Role of Trust Between Pilots and Managers
16:30 – Technology’s Impact on Aviation Safety
18:45 – Automation, Data, and the Human Element
21:10 – Fatigue and Stress: The Silent Safety Threat
23:30 – How Mental Health Shapes Pilot Performance
25:45 – Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Wellness in Aviation
28:00 – Balancing Efficiency and Responsibility
30:10 – Decision-Making Under Pressure
32:25 – What Great Leaders Do Differently in Aviation
34:45 – Culture Over Compliance: The Mindset Shift
37:00 – Why Open Conversations Save Lives
39:20 – Stories from the Hangar: Real Lessons in Safety
41:45 – Accountability Without Blame
44:00 – Training, Mentorship, and Team Building
46:30 – Adapting to New Challenges in Corporate Aviation
48:50 – The Next Generation of Pilots and Safety Leaders
51:00 – The Importance of Continuous Improvement
53:15 – How Technology Can Bridge the Human Gap
55:30 – Why Every Department Needs a Safety Champion
57:40 – Leadership in Action: Turning Insight into Practice
59:50 – The Future of Private and Corporate Aviation
1:02:10 – What Aviation Can Learn from Other Industries
1:04:30 – Lindsay’s Final Thoughts: Building Safer Teams
Guest Info:
Nathan Ehlers
Host Information:
Lindsay Dyer
Production, Distribution, and Marketing
Jeanette Carrillo
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices