The aviation industry is responsible for so much, from bridging countries, continents, and cultures, to making international trade possible. We all know the big names in aviation, from Boeing to Duncan, but what about all the mom-and-pop aviation businesses? The Leaders of Aviation podcast is here to give a voice to those very people. Interviewing aviation small business owners and other aviation personnel, we’ll hear their stories and get a glimpse into their world. Through these stories of triumphs as well as setbacks, we hope to inspire the current and next generation.
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The aviation industry is responsible for so much, from bridging countries, continents, and cultures, to making international trade possible. We all know the big names in aviation, from Boeing to Duncan, but what about all the mom-and-pop aviation businesses? The Leaders of Aviation podcast is here to give a voice to those very people. Interviewing aviation small business owners and other aviation personnel, we’ll hear their stories and get a glimpse into their world. Through these stories of triumphs as well as setbacks, we hope to inspire the current and next generation.
Ep 12: Chris Gregg: Medical LearJet Pilot; CFI-I; Mentor to CFI’s
The Leaders of Aviation
55 minutes 23 seconds
3 years ago
Ep 12: Chris Gregg: Medical LearJet Pilot; CFI-I; Mentor to CFI’s
Today’s guest, Chris Gray, has had the dream of flying since an early age. He was inspired by his grandfather who decided to learn to fly in his 60’s. He can still remember, at the age of 6 or 7, watching his grandfather and his instructor fly over the house. He also got bit by the entrepreneurial bug early on, starting his first business at the age of 10.
Earning his pilot's license in high school, Chris ended up taking a few years off from flying while he attended college. Getting laid off from a PR firm, Chris decided he wanted to get back to flying. After earning his certifications in the course of a summer, Chris began working at a flight school before he decided to try his hand at owning his own flight school. He shares the ups and downs and how he ended up as first officer on a learjet.
What You’ll Learn:
Why you shouldn’t try to accelerate your private pilot training.
What inspired Chris’s business model.
What the biggest hurdle is for fleet management.
How it feels to fly a Lear 60 Classic.
Favorite Quote:
“If you’re a pilot, find a way to give back to your community.” -Chris Gray
The Leaders of Aviation
The aviation industry is responsible for so much, from bridging countries, continents, and cultures, to making international trade possible. We all know the big names in aviation, from Boeing to Duncan, but what about all the mom-and-pop aviation businesses? The Leaders of Aviation podcast is here to give a voice to those very people. Interviewing aviation small business owners and other aviation personnel, we’ll hear their stories and get a glimpse into their world. Through these stories of triumphs as well as setbacks, we hope to inspire the current and next generation.
