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Process innovation doesn’t just change how parts are made. They change what’s possible. Additive manufacturing isn’t a shortcut. It’s an entirely new way of thinking about design. In this episode of Nose to Tail: Meet the Experts, Patrick Kraus and Rick Tobey talk through how additive manufacturing is changing engine programs; not as a trend, and not just as a cost play, but as a shift in what can even be built. - A component with internal features you can’t machine. - Geometry you couldn’t create any other way. - And a new reality: it’s expensive, but you get the complexity for free. And that raises the real question: If parts can only be built one way, how will they be repaired? This is where the next set of decisions starts to take shape. Watch the full episode to hear how this is already influencing the way teams think about engines, repairs, and long-term strategy. #Aviation #Engines #AircraftParts #AircraftMaintenance

Most people only see the outcome. They don’t see the series of decisions that make it possible. The right call early. Clean records. Fewer delays before they compound. This episode launches Meet the Experts, a new series within Nose to Tail focused on the people doing the work. Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO, sits down with Rick Tobey, Director of Engine Programs, to talk through how engine decisions actually get made in today’s market. From lead times to DER repairs, this is a real look at what it takes to keep programs moving when timelines tighten. If you work in aviation, you know there is no single path to a solution. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gWjGXmZ7 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gWAcFAsn Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/g8_-R2Cx #Aviation #Engines #AircraftLeasing #AviationMaintenance

The best solutions don’t come from a manual. They come from experience. Because in this industry, the playbook isn’t closed. It’s written every day through experience, standards, and creative problem-solving. That’s why we’re introducing Meet the Experts – a new series within the Nose to Tail podcast that highlights the specialists inside Jet Midwest. We’re sitting down with the people who live the work: the ones who know the craft inside and out. The ones who think on their feet and who execute with precision when the solution isn’t obvious. If you work in #aviation, you know the feeling: the best outcomes come from the best people. Episodes start this Friday. Expertise is worth sharing. #AviationMaintenance #MRO #Engines #AircraftLeasing

Aviation doesn’t run on parts alone. It runs on people who know how to solve. Solutions come from experience. Next week, we’re launching Meet the Experts - a new Nose to Tail series featuring the specialists inside Jet Midwest who solve real problems with technical discipline, creativity, and precision. Stay tuned. Episodes start next week. Expertise is worth sharing. #Aviation #Experts #AircraftMaintenance #AviationLeasing

Urgency raises the bar. The best teams don’t scramble. They anticipate. They build readiness before the need exists, so when the moment hits, the solution is already in motion. This is what Delphine Kennedy is referring to when she says, “Seven days? You mean seven minutes.” That’s why teams win on coordination, preparation, and knowing how to adjust in real time as the situation evolves. Across the #aviation ecosystem, the mission is the same: keep the airlines flying safely. #AircraftMaintenance #Team #MRO

For some, aviation is a career. For others, it’s a community. On the latest episode of Nose to Tail, Delphine Kennedy reflects on what it’s like to build a life in aviation. One where friendships last for years. Careers evolve in real time. And people witness each other’s growth through every chapter. If you’re in aviation or looking for a career path, lean into the relationships, stay connected, follow through, and help others move forward. Listen to the full conversation out now. #aviation #aircraftleasing #team #culture #aviationindustry

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March marks Women of Aviation Week, a global initiative recognizing the impact of women across every part of the industry. At Jet Midwest, we focus on putting the right person in the right seat. Every time! Many of those professionals are talented, driven, and highly skilled women who strengthen our teams, shape strategy, and help move aircraft lifecycle solutions forward every day. From leadership to logistics, finance to operations, their expertise carries weight. Their perspective sharpens decisions. Their commitment to aviation shows in the work. This month offers a moment to highlight that impact, and it’s something we value year-round. #WomenInAviationMonth #aviation #aviationindustry #team

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Surplus isn’t just a storage problem. It’s a momentum problem. When inventory sits still, value sits still. Delphine Kennedy breaks it down. After years of seeing airlines sit on surplus with no clear path forward, she rethought consignment for how the aftermarket actually works: fast, responsive, and relationship-driven. This is what it looks like when someone stops accepting the default and builds a better way. Movement creates value. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gkNsVYCx Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g2rVQVhx Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/g8_-R2Cx #aviation #experts #aviationindustry #aircraftmaintenance #aircraftleasing #aviationlovers #team #culture #ai #avtech