In this episode, Look for the Arrow—Fuel Here, Think Safety Everywhere, Jeff sits down with Patrick Moylan, Chief Safety and Quality Officer at West Star Aviation. Patrick brings more than 25 years of aviation safety and operational leadership experience, but his connection to “safety indicators” began long before his aviation career even took off—his uncle invented the little arrow on your car’s dashboard that tells you which side to fuel from.

From that clever icon to today’s industry-leading Safety Management Systems (SMS), Patrick shares how seemingly small signals can guide major safety decisions in both day-to-day operations and high-stakes environments. Together they dive into West Star’s safety culture, the evolution of SMS in MROs, and what it truly takes to drive risk reduction across a nationwide aviation organization.

Whether you’re a pilot, a mechanic, a safety professional, or simply someone who “always checks the arrow,” this episode offers insight, leadership wisdom, and a unique look at how safety is built, taught, and lived.

Join us for Episode 60 as we look for the arrow—and learn why safety starts with paying attention to the small things.

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In this episode of Destination Aviation, we sit down with Kyle Lewis, Regional Manager with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). When flight disruptions grounded our original plans, we didn’t let that stop us — we fired up the mics from the Midway Airport parking garage instead.

Kyle shares sharp insights on today’s aviation landscape, from pilot advocacy to industry trends, along with a few laughs and personal stories that every aviator can relate to.

So join us as we keep the parking attendants company, rack up a few parking fees, and talk all things aviation — like “Comedians in Cars,” but with pilots, planes, and plenty of prop talk.

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In this episode of Destination Aviation, host Jeff Miller sits down with Maria Romanick, A.A.E., Operations and Maintenance Manager at Minot International Airport — and a pilot with a serious sense of adventure.

Maria shares stories from her time keeping things running smoothly on the airfield, offers smart advice for those looking to break into airport operations, and reflects on her aviation roots at the University of North Dakota. Between the professional insights, plenty of laughs, and a few van-life dreams (yes, she’s thinking of fixing up a Ford and hitting the road someday), this conversation captures the heart of what makes aviation people so unique — passionate, practical, and always planning the next adventure.

Whether you’re an aspiring airport professional, a fellow pilot, or just someone who loves a good story from the tarmac, this episode will leave you inspired to keep your own dreams rolling.

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