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 5: Jeff Kearns: Corporate pilot, CFI, Musician, US Army Veteran and Crypto Expert
The Leaders of Aviation
1 hour 6 minutes 52 seconds
3 years ago
Ep 5: Jeff Kearns: Corporate pilot, CFI, Musician, US Army Veteran and Crypto Expert
Today’s guest, Jeff Kearns, is a corporate pilot, CFI, musician, former professional skier and a crypto expert. Jeff knew he wanted to be a pilot from a young age, saying going to the airport was like going to the zoo for him. He thought the quickest way to get in the air was to join the Army straight out of high school. Jeff spent three years in the airborne infantry stationed in Alaska .
Using his GI Bill to continue his education, Jeff majored in geography with an emphasis in meteorology. Any free time he had outside of school or work, he was working on his pilot career. Through a family friend he was able to join a charter company. His career really took off from there and now he says he’s living the dream.
What You’ll Learn:
What drove Jeff to become a pilot.
How geography and meteorology played into an aviation career.
How the Army shaped Jeff’s core values.
Why the Falcon 50 and Bravo are Jeff’s favorite planes to fly.
Favorite Quote:
“When it comes to things that I want, I work harder than anybody else.” -Jeff Kearns
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.
