LD Aviation Podcast

Managing Jet Operations from Home: Secrets of Top Aviation Teams


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πŸ›« Can you run a world-class flight department from your kitchen counter? YES.

In this powerhouse episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, Lindsay Dyer is joined by aviation leaders Nathan Winkle, Carrie Wicht, and Renee Skiles to dive into the real-world challenges, solutions, and lessons learned from managing business aviation remotely.


πŸ’‘ Whether you're a pilot, dispatcher, scheduler, or aviation director β€” this episode delivers insider tactics on:


How remote work has changed aviation forever

The best tools & apps for remote aviation ops

Setting boundaries & maintaining 24/7 service quality

Managing global time zones & cross-team communication

Avoiding burnout while balancing flexibility

Real success stories from Harley-Davidson & other flight departments


πŸš€ Top tools discussed: Teams, Slack, Jet Insight, Microsoft Planner, VPN, TextExpander & more!


If you manage jets, crews, or flight schedules β€” this is your playbook.

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πŸ’¬ Comment below β€” What's YOUR best tip for remote aviation work? Let’s build smarter teams together!


00:00 – Welcome to LD Aviation Podcast (Remote Edition)

01:12 – Meet Our Panelists: Nathan, Kerry & Renee

03:45 – How COVID-19 Changed Flight Operations

06:30 – Evolution of Remote Flight Departments

10:15 – Success Story: Harley-Davidson Flight Dept

13:20 – Communicating Effectively with Execs & Owners

16:45 – Balancing Work, Flexibility & Boundaries

20:30 – The Hidden Cost of Always Being "On Call"

24:05 – Setting Team Expectations & Response Time

28:15 – Best Tools for Remote Aviation Teams

32:50 – Managing Cross-Timezone Schedules Smoothly

36:00 – How to Do Crew Briefings Remotely (The Right Way)

39:20 – Keeping Data Secure While Working Remotely

42:00 – Avoiding Info Overload: Text, Email, Slack…?

45:10 – Using AI, Apps & Automation to Work Smarter

49:00 – Maintaining Team Culture & Human Connection

52:40 – Lessons Learned: Boundaries, Discipline & Self-Care

56:30 – Final Takeaways & Advice from Experts

58:15 – Outro: Excellence is Always in Range ✈️


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