X-1 Approach: Recent Episodes
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Join us every month as we host fun and insightful conversations with some of the industry’s best #bizav professionals.
Tune into this special episode recorded at this year's X-1 Approach FBO & User Conference where we interviewed some our featured speakers. Check out lineup:
Brad Slavens, FlightBridge
Craig Birch, Brown & Brown
Jason Sahl, Million Air
Sean White, Jet Access
Doug Wilson, FBO Partners
Kennedy Ricci, 4Air
John Dowty, Total Control Systems
Trissy Pickett, GoRentals
Jose Cabrera, Embassair
Khanh Nguyen, X-1FBO
Caroline Corrales, X-1FBO
Kyle Eiserer, Airside FBO
Neil Engerran, Jet Aviation
The X-1 Approach FBO & User Conference will take place again in 2024, April 2nd thru the 5th! Pre-Sale Tickets will be available at this year's NBAA BACE in Vegas and will end on October 31st. https://events.x1fbo.com/FBOUSERCONFERENCE2024
Hosted By: Kyle Eiserer, Founder, Airside FBO
Special Guest: Humberto Zuluaga, CTO, X-1FBO
From inflight catering, to the science of flight tracking, Mike Ficklin shares his past experiences, what he is currently doing in the technology landscape and how it is helping aviation businesses to leverage this data in their day to day operations.
Tune into Episode 6 as Steve Tubbs chats with Miguel Gallardo & Alex Almonte from MAG Aviation about their new company, technology, NBAA YoPros and other #bizav topics.
At the last NBAA BACE, Jim Wiley sat down with President & CEO of Tuvoli, Greg Johnson. Prior to creating and acquiring aviation software products, Mr. Johnson had a very interesting journey of experiences that lead him to where he is today. Grab a coffee and listen as he shares with X-1FBO CEO Jim Wiley, his personal experiences, key learnings from his employment at Fedex and the importance of data to create a successful product.
Happy St Pattys Day Everyone!
At last years NBAA BACE event X-1FBO SVP Steve Tubbs (who is part Irish) spoke with Shanan G. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean of the David B. O'Maley College of Business at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. The conversation focuses on the opportunities that exist for ERAU students within Business Aviation and how the university continues to foster and harness the passion for aviation that exists amongst its student body.
Thank you Dr Gibson for your time!
About Shanan Gibson:
Dean of the O'Maley College of Business at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Shanan works with a fabulous and diverse team to create career-ready professionals. Their undergraduate and graduate programs include approximately 400 students who expect to graduate ready to add value in the organizations they will join or create. She believes leadership is not about “doing it all” but rather about building the relationships so everyone is willing and able use his or her talents for the betterment of our college as a whole.
What are the most common issues you can fix at your FBO right now? How can technology improve your insurance value? Tune in to Episode 3 with Kyle Eiserer, Founder of Airside FBO and Joe McDermott, Sr. Consultant, Global FBO in their discussion with Craig Birch from Brown & Brown.
About our Guest Craig Birch:
With more than 16 years of aviation experience Craig Birch serves as the Vice President of Aviation for Brown & Brown, Inc. A pilot since 16, Craig has been an insurance broker or underwriter since 2010. Prior to joining the Brown & Brown team, Craig has previously been employed as a Commercial Airline & Charter Pilot, broker and a Senior Underwriter for a leading aviation insurer. He managed the Chicago branch portfolio of one of the leading insurance carrier, helping it grow profitably over five years while realizing double digit growth. His experience includes underwriting airports, corporate aircraft, MRO facilities, service providers, rotor rotor-wing operations, aircraft product manufacturers, municipalities and Universities.
About Kyle Eiserer:
Kyle is a 20-year veteran in business aviation, with most of his time focusing on the development and growth of Fixed Base Operators (FBO’s). He has a solid track record of quickly implementing changes & enhancing teams, which substantially assists with rapid top-line growth and ultimately, the successful turn-around of FBO’s.
About Joe McDermott:
Joe has worked in Ops & business development with many FBOs including Landmark & Universal Aviation. Founder of Global FBO Consult, he has overseen projects in Bahrain, France, Ghana, India, Ireland, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Tanzania, UAE, UK & USA. Global FBO specialises in providing cost effective solutions to assist airports, FBOs & ground handlers grow efficiently & deal with competition, allowing them to attract new & keep existing customers & generate maximum revenue.
Steve Tubbs, SVP, Operations at X-1 and Joe McDermott of Global FBO Consult, sat down with Sean White of Jet Access to discuss the organizations objectives as well as their commitment to modernizing operations through the effective use of smart technology.
Stop by and see Jet Access at NBAA SDC2023 booth 544 and X-1FBO at booth 932!
About Sean White
Executive Vice President,
FBO Operations
Sean White is the Executive Vice President of FBO Operations for Jet Access. White oversees all of Jet Access’ 10 FBO locations and is the Direct Supervisor for FBO Management. He is
responsible for Ground Handling & FBO Operations, Fuel Quality Control, Government/Authority/Board relations, contract negotiations, training, and team
member engagement initiatives. Through his experience in economic development,
FBO Management, and multi-unit management, White is responsible for the
execution of the FBO strategy for development and growth.
Prior to joining Jet
Access, White served as the Vice President and General Manager of First Wing
Jet Center, the fixed based operator at Indianapolis Executive Airport and
Frankfort / Clinton County Regional Airport. In addition to the FBO operations,
he oversaw First Wing’s Part 61 flight school and Part 145 FAA-registered
repair station. Under his management, he grew the maintenance operation in
scope, revenue, and profitability. The team won recognition from the FAA and
Cirrus Aircraft for their commitment to training, safety, and operational
excellence.
Before joining First Wing, White provided marketing, communications, event management, and project management consulting services to the general aviation industry. He led the
development and implementation of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
(AOPA) Regional Fly-In program and played in key role in more than 20 Regional
Fly-In events. In addition to the Regional Fly-Ins, he has assisted and planned
events at Oshkosh, Sun N’ Fun, NBAA, and many other aviation events across the
country.
Prior to his leadership roles in aviation, White held numerous positions in economic development and government, including leadership of the Indy Connect Transit Initiative in
Central Indiana and the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s Land Use Initiative. He
served on the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and collaborated with
the FAA, Indianapolis Airport Authority, and local airport managers and FBOs to
ensure preparedness and planning for the additional air traffic associated with
the event. He also held positions with the U.S. Small Business Administration
and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Aviation Leadership Experience:
18 Years
Public Affairs Experience:
7 Years
With the recent land fall of two major Hurricanes in Florida, how does the FBO prepare and repair from such major disasters? Join us for episode 1 with X-1FBO's Sr. VP of Operations Steve Tubbs & Naples Aviation's Director of FBO Services Byron Gray as they discuss this very important #avbiz topic.