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What Airlines Know About Pricing That Flight Schools Do Not
Thirty years of airline pricing and revenue management experience, and what it means for your flight school's career students.
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Where Aviation Leaders Share Their Stories
Join us for in depth conversations with flight school owners, aviation industry leaders, and pilot training experts. Discover flight school management strategies, business development tactics, and opportunities that drive success in aviation business and flight training operations.
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MOSAIC for Flight Schools: What Sport Pilot Can Actually Do Now with DPE Jason Blair
MOSAIC has been the loudest topic in general aviation for the past year, and most of what your students are reading about it is wrong. Last week we ran a panel on MOSAIC with flight school owners and
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How Flight Schools Grow Their Fleet in the MOSAIC Era
Stop Buying Airplanes. Start Buying Training Capacity. Two 172s and a Warrior on the ramp. It's July, your schedule is stacked, and three students just asked when you're adding another airplane. S
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How FlyTech Built a Modern Flight School
Lute Atieh never planned to run a flight school. He planned to stop driving three and a half hours each way to Jefferson City, Missouri for monthly meetings. One slick evening on that drive, he nearly
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Operators, instructors and founders from across the flight training industry.
What You'll Discover on The Aviation Business Podcast
Our podcast brings you exclusive insights from flight school owners and aviation business leaders, covering everything from flight training operations to aviation business development. Here's what makes our show essential listening for flight school management:
- Expert interviews with flight school owners, CFIs, and aviation business leaders
- In-depth analysis of flight training business trends and growth strategies
- Real-world case studies from successful flight school operations
- Actionable insights for flight school management and pilot training programs
- Weekly episodes featuring flight training industry experts and innovators
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We cover the full spectrum of aviation business topics that are shaping the flight training industry today. From student retention to regulatory changes, our episodes keep flight school owners informed and ahead of the curve:
- Student enrollment and retention strategies that drive sustainable growth
- Flight school marketing and digital presence for attracting more student pilots
- FAA regulatory updates and compliance guidance for Part 61 and Part 141 schools
- Aviation technology tools, software, and innovations for flight training operations
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The Aviation Business Podcast has become the go-to resource for aviation professionals seeking actionable insights and industry connections.
- Trusted by aviation executives, pilots, and industry professionals worldwide
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- Network with like-minded aviation professionals through our community
- Stay current with the latest aviation business trends and opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Aviation Business Podcast about?
The Aviation Business Podcast covers the business side of aviation: flight school management, student enrollment and retention, aviation marketing, insurance and risk, pricing and profitability, fleet and maintenance decisions, and the FAA regulatory changes that affect Part 61 and Part 141 operations. Every episode is an interview with a flight school owner, CFI, or aviation industry leader.
Who should listen to The Aviation Business Podcast?
Flight school owners and managers, chief flight instructors, CFIs planning to start their own operation, FBO and maintenance shop operators, and aviation vendors who sell into flight training. The episodes assume you know aviation and focus on the business skills that are harder to come by.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
Episodes are available on Spotify, on YouTube, and here on the website. Every episode page includes the full recording plus a written summary of the key takeaways.
How can I be a guest on the podcast?
We are always looking for flight school owners and aviation professionals with a specific, hard-won lesson to share. Reach out through the contact page with a short bio and the topic you would want to cover.
Who produces The Aviation Business Podcast?
The show is produced by Right Rudder Marketing, a marketing agency that works exclusively with flight schools and aviation businesses.
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