Rephonic
Artwork for Flight Department Show

Flight Department Show

Dr. Chris Broyhill
Business Aviation
Leadership
Aviation Personnel International
Recruitment and Retention In Aviation
Mentorship
Diversity Of Thought
Leadership and Culture In Flight Departments
Aviation
Conflict Resolution
HR Practices and Compensation
Organizational Culture
Change Management
The Business Aviation Book
Management Theories
Air Comp Calculator
Outplacement
Fair Labor Standards Act
Leadership Development
Total Rewards
Compensation

The only business aviation show that will make you a better leader…so you make more money, get your people treated fairly, and stay in the business you love. We have a leadership crisis in business aviation. But through conversations with Aviation Directors, leaders and experts, you'll come away with practical, actionable steps to become the leader you were meant to be. From inside secrets to mana... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes14Founded7 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ManagementBusinessCareers

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Flight Department Show

Latest Episodes

HR and flight departments don't speak the same language on compensation. So if you understand their language, you'll have a big advantage in any salary negotiation.

This conversation breaks down total rewards and different categories of compensatio... more

Business aviation has spent years talking about talent shortages, leadership gaps, and the difficulty of attracting the next generation. But the deeper problem may be what happens after people enter the industry.

Too many flight departments rely on... more

What if conflict in a flight department is rarely about the first problem you see?

In business aviation, pressure tests more than the aircraft, the schedule, or the procedures. It tests the culture behind the operation.

Kellie Rittenhouse, Direct... more

Flight departments often think carefully about aircraft, safety systems, operations, budgets, and compliance. But the same level of intentionality is not always applied to people.

Development is too often treated as something that happens after som... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Passive Income Pilots
Passive Income PilotsTait Duryea and Ryan Gibson
TRIGGERnometry
TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometry
The Iced Coffee Hour
The Iced Coffee HourGraham Stephan/Jack Selby

Recent Guests

Matt Johnson
CEO of the company that produces the show and a leader in aviation production
Production Company for Flight Department Show
Episode: Total Rewards & Compensation in Business Aviation | Corporate Pilot Salary
Dan Wolfe
Aviation leader and author featured in the Business Aviation Book
Business Aviation Book
Episode: The Leadership Pipeline Business Aviation Isn't Building w/ Dan Wolfe
Kellie Rittenhouse
Director of Aviation (CAM Fellow)
Episode: Flight Dept Conflict Is Rarely About the First Problem You See w/ Kellie Rittenhouse
John Gale
Doctor of Business Administration, aviation leader and consultant
Former Vice President of Aviation (two Fortune 100 companies)
Episode: Before the Seat Is Empty: What It Takes to Develop Tomorrow's Flight Dept Leaders w/ Dr. John Gale
Dylan Miller
Member of 21.Five, discussion guest on compensation and leadership topics
21.Five
Episode: The Cost of Reactive Flight Department Leadership w/ Dylan Miller and Max Palmer
Max Palmer
Member of 21.Five, discussion guest on compensation and leadership topics
21.Five
Episode: The Cost of Reactive Flight Department Leadership w/ Dylan Miller and Max Palmer
Sheryl Barden
Executive at Aviation Personnel International (API), author of a chapter on attracting and retaining personnel
Aviation Personnel International
Episode: The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden
Jennifer Pickerel
Executive at Aviation Personnel International
Aviation Personnel International
Episode: "Best Person for the Job" Is More Complicated Than Flight Depts Think w/ Jennifer Pickerel
Jamie Stember
CAM Governing Board past chair; Corporate Aviation Association Board member
Corporate Aviation Association, CAM Governing Board
Episode: Promoted but Unprepared: The Truth About Going from the Line to Leadership w/ Matt Gray & Jamie Stember

Host

Dr. Chris Broyhill
Host of The Flight Department Show with extensive involvement in aviation leadership and compensation analytics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Outstanding!

    As a Maintenance Professional, Commercial Pilot , and CAM I find the discussion here top notch. Now that I am a maintenance section manager, it’s nice to hear discussions around the fundamentals that I learned in the Six months to CAM course as they give substance and detail to those subjects. Can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flying Elvis 78
    United States6 months ago
  • Worth Your Time

    Excellent content for anyone seeking to lead and thrive in business aviation today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flybymike
    United States6 months ago
  • This show is helpful

    Worth a listen if you want to get better at your job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whats the matter with you?
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics tend to be industry-relevant and real-world focused.
Content consistently highlights culture, compensation, and retention – very practical.
Great actionable leadership insights for aviation leaders.

Top Management Podcasts

The Home Service Expert Podcast
The Home Service Expert PodcastTommy Mello: $200 Million Founder|Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Columnist
3 Takeaways™
3 Takeaways™Lynn Thoman
Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk RetailOmni Talk Retail
Human Capital Leadership
Human Capital LeadershipWRKdefined Podcast Network
We Fixed It, You're Welcome
We Fixed It, You're WelcomeWe Fixed It, You're Welcome
The HCL Review Podcast
The HCL Review PodcastWRKdefined Podcast Network
Jocko Podcast
Jocko PodcastJocko DEFCOR Network

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Total Rewards & Compensation in Business Aviation | Corporate Pilot Salary
Q: What are the key components of total rewards besides base pay that aviation managers should understand when talking to HR?
Benefits such as retirement plans (401(k) matching with legal limits), medical benefits, well-being programs, and development opportunities all matter and can be negotiated to improve overall compensation beyond the fixed salary.
Total Rewards & Compensation in Business Aviation | Corporate Pilot Salary
Q: Is there anything like that on the variable side where you can essentially bet on yourself and end up with a raise that isn't built into your fixed pay?
Yes, in some aviation setups, pilots can earn more through per-charter incentives or days-off pay, which ties compensation directly to activity and effort rather than only base salary.
Flight Dept Conflict Is Rarely About the First Problem You See w/ Kellie Rittenhouse
Q: What are Kellie Rittenhouse's top three things in conflict resolution?
Her approach centers on recognizing that the apparent problem is often not the real issue, asking better questions to uncover root causes, listening to understand rather than respond, and using proven frameworks like Crucial Conversations to establish a shared language and safe, non-punitive dialogue.
The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden
Q: How should leaders approach compensation to support retention and culture?
Leaders should avoid saying their hands are tied by HR and instead identify concrete levers they can pull—adjusting headcount, revisiting job design, enhancing recognition, or offering meaningful non-monetary rewards. Compensation is connected to culture and safety, and proactive leadership can create environments where employees feel valued and fairly treated.
The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden
Q: What are the high points you covered in your chapter on attracting and retaining personnel?
The chapter emphasizes starting with organizational clarity, understanding why a position is open, ensuring the job description truly reflects the role, and maintaining a 24/7, 365 approach to recruitment. It also highlights culture as a critical driver, the role of transparency in matching candidates to organizations, and using outplacement as a humane, principled practice during downsizing or restructuring.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Flight Department Show

What is Flight Department Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show in business aviation that centers on making flight departments more effective, people-centric, and financially sustainable. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on leadership development, culture, talent acquisition and retention, compensation data, governance, and aligning aviation assets with corporate strategy. Guests include aviation directors, industry consultants, HR leaders, and authors who share actionable strategies for managing up, shaping culture, and using data to inform pay and career growth. Notable throughlines include applying structured communication tools, treating compensation as a strategic lever, and framing flight departments as strategic business units rather than cost centers. ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Flight Department Show?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Flight Department Show. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Flight Department Show and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Flight Department Show get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Flight Department Show, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Flight Department Show?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Flight Department Show, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Flight Department Show have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Flight Department Show has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Flight Department Show?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Flight Department Show:

1. 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
2. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
3. Passive Income Pilots
4. TRIGGERnometry
5. The Iced Coffee Hour

How many episodes of Flight Department Show are there?

Flight Department Show launched 7 months ago and published 14 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Flight Department Show?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Flight Department Show?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Flight Department Show from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Flight Department Show?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Flight Department Show. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Flight Department Show?

Recent guests on Flight Department Show include:

1. Matt Johnson
2. Dan Wolfe
3. Kellie Rittenhouse
4. John Gale
5. Dylan Miller
6. Max Palmer
7. Sheryl Barden
8. Jennifer Pickerel

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days