Episode 23 - David Keys

David Keys | Vice Chair NBAA Domestic Operations Committee, Airline Sector, Small Operators Learning Series, Leadership in Small Aviation Departments, Aviation Safety Culture(SMS) and the Canadair CL-44 Thank You for joining us on The Business Aviation Collective podcast, sponsored by The Business Aviation Collective and LD Aviation Services. ✈️ In this episode, we chat with David Keys, Chief Pilot for Peace River Citrus Products and Vice Chair for NBAA Domestic Operations Committee. David is a distinguished figure in the aviation world, also serving as the President of the Central Florida Business Aviation Association, where he stresses the importance of participating in regional aviation groups for networking and safer aviation practices. He shares his diverse experiences as a pilot in Cargo, Commercial, and Business Aviation, including flying the unique Canadair CL-44.  David advises aspiring aviators to explore cargo and business aviation before committing solely to airlines sector. We cover exciting topics like NBAA BACE in Vegas, SOLS Small Operators Learning Series, Aviation Safety Culture, AI tools like Polaris Vocus, and the significance of leadership within small flight departments and partnering with Scheduler/Dispatcher services such as LD Aviation Services. Redefining business aviation safety and giving back to the industry are also discussed. Connect with David on LinkedIn or NBAA Members Director. Join us for this enriching episode exploring the world of Business Aviation and Safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices