This Will Be the Greatest Leap in Aviation Since Analog to Digital w/John Uczekaj

It’s an exciting time to be in the business of aviation. The industry finds itself at the confluence of exciting and game-changing technologies and innovations. The advancement of electric propulsion, the evolution of eVtol, and the massive increase in computing power. All these changes are creating a leap forward akin to the revolutionary jump from analog to digital. How will all these advancements change aviation as we know it for the next 10-20 years? In this episode, President and CEO of Aspen Avionics and COO of The AIRO Group, John Uczekaj shares what he’s excited about in aviation, and what the future holds for the business. We want to merge smaller companies and provide enough mass to be competitive with larger companies, while still retaining the small company innovation, entrepreneurship, and nimbleness . -John Uczekaj Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode - Upgrade the cockpit How will technology make the process of flying safer, more efficient, and equipped for the future? - Drones and evTol, the new frontier for aviation What changes will electric mobility introduce in both logistics and passenger movement? - Huge developments, all at once What are all the forces coming together to create a huge shift in aviation? Guest Bio John Uczekaj is the President and CEO of Aspen Avionics and COO of The AIRO Group. has over 35 years of experience in the avionics industry, starting as an engineer at Boeing and moving into key management positions at Sperry and Honeywell. Before his position as COO at The AIRO Group, John led Aspen Avionics as CEO for 15 years and has grown the company into one of the leading avionics manufacturers in general aviation. Immediately before joining Aspen, John was president and COO of The NORDAM Group. John received the Aviation Industry Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 from the Living Legends of Aviation and was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation in 2013. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Mr. Uczekaj holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA from City University, Seattle, Washington. John is an instrument-rated private pilot. Head to https://theairogroup.com/ for more information. 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 OEMs, 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.