From Innovation To Stagnation: Bill Alderman on the State of Our Industry Nearly 2 Years Since the Onset of COVID-19

Our industry has dealt with unbelievable challenges over the last 20 months, but in spite of that, we seem to be holding up relatively well. The real question is, as we near the 2-year mark of the global onset of COVID-19, what will the long- term effects of these challenges be? What does the future look like for the little players, and how can they position themselves for not only survival, but success? In this episode, President of Alderman & Company, Bill Alderman returns to share his thoughts on the state of our industry today and his predictions for the future. "The industry is changing, so smart people in it need to get together and think about how they’ll do things differently." - Craig Picken Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode The economic impact we’re seeing on aviation Many of us went into the pandemic anticipating seeing a lot of distressed selling, but that hasn’t really happened on a wide scale. Are people just being optimistic, or is there deeper reasoning behind that? What’s in store for industry veterans Commercial aviation looks set to make its comeback in the next 18 months, but what does that mean for industry veterans planning to retire? 1 thing we need to realize about innovation Is it realistic to expect to see new advancements in aviation in the immediate future? Guest Bio- William ‘Bill’ Alderman is the Founder and President of Alderman & Company. A former investment banker, Bill has always had a passion for aviation, and is both a commercial pilot and aircraft owner. Today, he uses his expertise, coupled with his interests to represent Middle Market Sellers in the Aerospace and Defense industry. To find out more, go to: https://aldermanco.com/ You can also call or text him on: 9144144070 Or email him at: wa@aldermanco.com Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.