Calibrate 05 – Shaping Career Paths in Aviation: Navigating Opportunities and Success
Release Date: 05/07/2025
Leadership, People & Culture in Aviation | With Desiree Perez
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In this episode, Chris is joined by Desiree Perez, Founder & MD of Desiree Perez Coaching & Consulting, from Florida. With nearly 20 years in aviation, Desiree shares powerful insights on leadership, people development, culture, and why so many organisations face the same challenges around engagement, turnover, and performance. We discuss generational shifts in the workforce, fear-based leadership, the importance of attitude over CVs, and how operations, strategy, and people must work together. Desiree also introduces Skypulse, an innovative platform designed to support recruitment,...
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ARGS Winter 2025 - Powered by AI
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A further raft of recent aircraft orders illustrates there is no let-up in airlines positioning themselves to meet long-term travel demand. To some extent it is a product of the timelines of manufacturer backlogs, which make securing fresh narrowbody capacity before the next decade challenging, and even more so for widebodies. But while the rationale for the bulk of orders is now around securing delivery slots into the 2030s, there was a nuance to some of the eye-catching deals unveiled during November’s Dubai Airshow. Take Emirates' follow-on order for 65 more Boeing 777-9s. On the one...
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CAAS Winter 2025 - Powered by AI
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This extraordinary year continues to deliver new surprises for the air cargo sector and the world alike, particularly in the field of cross-border e-commerce logistics. As highlighted in our E-commerce Report on page 4, higher US tariffs and the end of US ‘de minimis’ exemptions have had a profound impact on e-commerce flows, prompting a significant shift in China-US freighter capacity to other markets globally. An initial steep decline in air freight volumes from China to the US has subsequently moderated, although it is still significant – especially from Hong Kong and southern China. ...
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Episode 5: Unilode Insights: Ziaad Hussain on People, Passion & Progress
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In this Unilode Series episode, host Chris Notter speaks with Ziaad Hussain, Vice President of Business Development at Unilode Aviation Solutions. Ziaad shares his journey from ground handling to global asset management, reflecting on the power of teamwork, consistency, and digital transformation. With genuine passion, he explains how Unilode’s people, culture, and vision drive innovation and success across the aviation industry.
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Episode 4: Unilode Insights: Kiren Chheena on Data, Trust & Transformation
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In this episode of the Unilode Series, host Chris Notter talks with Kiren Chheena , Director of Business Analytics, about how data and digital innovation are transforming aviation. Kieran explains how Unilode builds trust in data, enhances transparency, and turns analytics into real-world action for smarter, safer operations.
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Episode 3: Inside Unilode – Quality, Safety & Sustainability with Steve Williams
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In this third episode of the Inside Unilode series, Chris Notter speaks with Steve Williams, Chief ESG & QHSC Officer, about how Unilode integrates quality assurance, safety, and sustainability across its global operations. Steve shares insights on maintaining industry-leading standards, improving ULD handling culture, and driving genuine sustainability that supports both safety and profitability in aviation.
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EVA Executive & VIP Aviation International- Winter 2025 issue
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The Winter 2025 issue of EVA Executive & VIP Aviation International provides a comprehensive look at advancements and business strategies across the private jet sector. Featured articles explain how CAE is modernizing aviation training with updated maintenance programs and data-driven pilot platforms like CORe to address industry shortages. Infrastructure development is highlighted through the Alliance Aviation Group, which is opening a new VIP terminal in Dublin and pioneering general aviation facilities in Saudi Arabia. The publication also explores Stratos Jet...
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Episode 2: Inside Unilode: Martin Davies on Managing Maintenance, Logistics, and Change at Heathrow
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In this second episode of the Inside Unilode series, Station Manager Martin Davies joins host Chris Notter to discuss life behind the scenes at Unilode’s London MRO facility. Martin shares his journey from cargo and military operations into aircraft unit load device (ULD) maintenance, the challenges of managing a 33,000 sq ft repair hub, and the importance of proper handling, storage, and training across the industry. From improving ULD care at Heathrow to fostering professional standards and staff motivation, this conversation highlights the unseen precision that keeps aviation logistics...
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Episode 1: Inside Unilode: Rory Dryburgh on Youth, Drive, and the Future of Aviation
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In this episode of the Unilode Series, host Chris Notter sits down with 24-year-old Business Development Executive Rory Dryburgh to explore what drew him into aviation, how Unilode’s culture fuels growth, and why adaptability and data-driven innovation are shaping the industry’s future. From his beginnings in Scotland to his role at Heathrow, Rory shares how teamwork, technology, and passion come together behind the Unilode brand.
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Airside International Winter 2025 - Powered by AI
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Airside International magazine offers a comprehensive view of the contemporary European and global aviation ground support equipment (GSE) and ground handling sectors. The content discusses the recovery and subsequent challenges facing European aviation, including sustainability mandates, infrastructure deficits, and competitive pressures. A major theme is the industry's focus on electrification and sustainability, detailing how manufacturers like Timsan and ground handlers like Air Rail and Aviapartner are adopting electric and solar-powered GSE and grappling with evolving...
info_outlineIn this final episode of the EVA podcast series, we dive deep into the complexities of career progression, leadership, and the rich opportunities within aviation. Host Chris Notter sits down with Andy Clemson, co-founder of Calibrate Learning and Calibrate Technology, for a candid discussion on how to thrive in the aviation sector.
The conversation takes a close look at how interview dynamics shape both employer and employee expectations. Andy shares insights on how to make interviews work for you, why preparation is crucial, and how to assess if a company’s culture is the right fit for your aspirations. With his wealth of experience, Andy emphasizes the importance of transparency, the power of asking the right questions, and how a strategic mindset can accelerate your career in aviation.
Beyond interviews, the episode explores leadership challenges, particularly at senior management levels, and the transformative role executive coaching can play in enhancing leadership capabilities. We also touch on the growing need for professionals who understand not just the technical side of aviation but also the commercial and people-focused aspects that drive success.
Whether you're considering a career in aviation or looking to take your leadership skills to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice, inspiring insights, and a look at how aviation can offer not just a job, but a lifetime of diverse experiences.