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The Aerospace Executive Podcast

Craig Picken
Aerospace
Aerospace Industry
Business Aviation
Aviation
Private Equity
Boeing
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Pilot Compensation
Tariffs
Pilot Shortage
High Trust Leadership
Team Dynamics
Aerospace Manufacturing
Extreme Ownership
Laminar Flow Technology
Flyhouse
Mergers and Acquisitions
Entrepreneurship
Drones

How Top Aerospace Executives Set the Vision, Grow Their Business & Develop Talent

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In aerospace, we talk a lot about “the future of flight.” But most of that conversation has been driven by fantasy. Fully electric aircraft that can’t fly far enough, and technologies that look good in a render but can’t sustain the physics or econom... more

Defense is not just changing because the technology is changing. It is changing because the old way of buying, building, funding, and deploying that technology no longer matches the speed of the threat.

For decades, aerospace and defense have been b... more

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Private equity is often talked about like it’s either a villain or a jackpot. Founders fear it, corporate executives romanticize it, employees hear horror stories, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happens when PE walks into a business... more

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The space industry is treated like it’s a collection of launches - rockets, satellites, new vehicles, and programs. But that framing misses what’s actually being built right now and how significant it is.

What’s happening in space is not just a laun... more

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Recent Guests

Meghan Welch
Investment banker at Brown Gibbons Lang
Brown Gibbons Lang & Co.
Episode: The New Defense Procurement Model: Faster, Smarter, More Investable w/ Meghan Welch
Adam Coffey
Private equity CEO, author of The Private Equity Playbook
Episode: The Pro Sports of Business: What PE Demands From Aerospace Leaders w/ Adam Coffey
Dr. Robert Sproles
CEO of Exolaunch
Exolaunch
Episode: Space Infrastructure…The New Logistics Opportunity w/ Dr. Robert Sproles
Bill Alderman
Founder/Managing Director at Alderman & Company (aerospace M&A advisory)
Alderman & Company
Episode: $100 Oil, Spirit Airlines and Why Aerospace Buyers Are Still Leaning In w/ Bill Alderman
Nick Fazioli
Investment banker, Jefferies
Jefferies
Episode: IPOs Are Back and Changing Aerospace Deals, Here’s Why w/ Nick Fazioli
John Averill
Senior Vice President, Insurance Offices of America
Insurance Offices of America
Episode: Controlling Catastrophe: Why Captive Insurance Makes Sense w/ John C. Averill and Andy Shuttleworth
Andy Shuttleworth
Insurance Advisor and captive insurance expert
Core Resilience, TNC Re
Episode: Controlling Catastrophe: Why Captive Insurance Makes Sense w/ John C. Averill and Andy Shuttleworth
Matt Johnson
Producer who helped with the podcast over the years; entrepreneur and business owner
Episode: Want Long-Term Career Relevance? Rebrand Don’t Reinvent w/ Matt Johnson
Gemo Yesil
Founder, managing partner, Bastion Atlas
Bastion Atlas
Episode: Defense Acquisition Has Changed...Here’s How to Win Contracts Today w/ Gemo Yesil [REPLAY]

Host

Craig Picken
Host and producer of aerospace-focused content; leads interviews with executives and industry leaders to uncover growth strategies and leadership insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • This is the Place to Learn About the Evolving Aerospace Industry

    Craig,

    Many thanks for lining up rich conversations about what is happening in aerospace today and the direction leaders plan to take it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TripsAFoot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Informative

    Great podcast, I am not in aerospace or defense, but find so many interesting informative topics and discussions that has taken my performance as an executive and our company to the next level. Thanks Craig!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    64Duff
    United States3 years ago
  • Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌

    Whether you’re well established as an aerospace executive, or just getting started carving out your niche within the industry - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Craig does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving career in aerospace, and life you can be proud of - from leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Every episode is so interesting and informative! Craig does a wonderful job hosting and brings on incredible guests that share really useful insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IV_AliH
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic show

    Great show! Craig and his guests always share helpful content and insights .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJThomas6
    United States6 years ago

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Accessible depth — industry pros and non-experts can gain practical takeaways.
Content stays consistently informative and high quality across episodes.
Brains and insights delivered consistently, with high-value topics for aerospace leaders.
Great host dynamic and guest mix, keeping conversations actionable and relevant.

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Want Long-Term Career Relevance? Rebrand Don’t Reinvent w/ Matt Johnson
Q: What sparked the idea of rebranding careers and applying it to personal branding?
The guests discuss seeing long-standing concepts like branding and careers being refreshed by contemporary signals (music, CrossFit, etc.), and how individuals can apply the same principle to stay relevant by reinterpreting and renewing their own value rather than chasing a reinvented path.
Inside FDH Aero’s Billion-Dollar Distribution Strategy w/ Ian Walsh
Q: Are you finding, you know, a lot of people, it's a different pace. You come in, you're running, you have private equity, you come in, you're running. Was that a little bit of a shift for you?
Ian Walsh explains the pace difference between public and private equity environments, emphasizes a hands-on leadership style, and notes how setting fast, concrete budgets and performance targets helps align the organization with private equity goals while staying close to customers and operations.
Defense Acquisition Has Changed...Here’s How to Win Contracts Today w/ Gemo Yesil [REPLAY]
Q: What successes or patterns have you seen across a wide range of clients from startups to Fortune 500s?
Across a diverse client base, the consistent pattern is focusing on good business—long-term, recurring revenue—and aligning strategy with execution, regardless of company size, while maintaining the capability to scale and adapt with modular, replaceable resources.
Defense Acquisition Has Changed...Here’s How to Win Contracts Today w/ Gemo Yesil [REPLAY]
Q: How do you describe your service model and how it helps clients win contracts?
Bastion Atlas functions as an extension of a client's BD team, taking on real execution work, making warm introductions, and delivering a practical strategy and business cases; the emphasis is on being replaceable rather than irreplaceable to maintain scalability.
Defense Acquisition Has Changed...Here’s How to Win Contracts Today w/ Gemo Yesil [REPLAY]
Q: What is your approach to navigating the new, fast-moving DoD market and communicating value to potential clients?
The approach centers on being methodical about strategy, ensuring it is concise, feasible, repeatable, and traceable, then building an execution team with the right mix of operational, technical, and executive experience to deliver tangible outcomes.

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1. Meghan Welch
2. Adam Coffey
3. Dr. Robert Sproles
4. Bill Alderman
5. Nick Fazioli
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7. Andy Shuttleworth
8. Matt Johnson

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