Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest

About Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest

Introducing “Nose to Tail” a podcast where we explore the world of aviation lifecycle solutions, industry-related insights, and more. Join host Patrick Kraus, COO and Managing Director at Jet Midwest, along with industry experts for podcast conversations that encompass topics in the commercial aviation marketplace — from nose to tail. Each episode features interviews with some of our colleagues, co-workers, and friends who are deeply involved in the aviation industry. We’ll discuss the latest trends and innovations, explore the ins and outs of aircraft trading, offer insight for operators looking to extract the highest value from their fleets, and share personal stories from around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned aviation enthusiast or just getting started in the industry, “Nose to Tail” is the perfect podcast to learn and connect.

Publisher

Jet Midwest

Category

business · education · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Apr 2023

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

100 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   EP 99: Designing Aircraft Inspection Technology Around the Technician with Arun Chhabra

   Improved inspection technology can provide technicians with increasingly accurate and sophisticated data. But it adds great value when it also helps interpret that data, making the information easier to understand, document, use efficiently, and trust. In this episode of Nose to Tail, 8tree co-founder and CEO Arun Chhabra joins Patrick Kraus to discuss dentCHECK and how precision 3D inspection is changing the way aircraft surface damage is measured and evaluated. They explore traditional dent mapping, reducing variation in inspection, turning complex measurement into actionable information, and why speed, accuracy, documentation, and confidence should improve together. Arun also discusses 8tree’s philosophy of keeping technological complexity behind the scenes so technicians can focus on the maintenance problem itself, and why digital tools should empower and augment the people responsible for keeping aircraft safe.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   EP 98: Building MRO Capacity Starts With Developing People with Andrew Walmsley

   Hiring more people does not automatically create more MRO capacity. New employees need time to learn the work, gain experience, understand the operation, and become people the team can rely on. That development also requires time from the experienced people training and supporting them. Andrew Walmsley, Owner and President of Volo Aero MRO, joins Patrick Kraus to discuss what it takes to turn workforce growth into lasting operational capability. They explore training, adaptability, company culture, trust, career development, employee retention, and the unusual demands of an MRO environment where today's plan can change with tomorrow's incoming work. The conversation also raises an important question for customers evaluating an MRO partner: What factors should you be looking for when evaluating MRO capacity?

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   EP 97: The Information Problem Behind Aircraft Teardowns

   Aircraft teardowns create parts. They also create enormous amounts of information that the aftermarket has to manage. Mahesh Bhide of Teardowns.aero joins Patrick Kraus to discuss how greater visibility, clearer demand signals, and smarter automation could change the way teardown material moves through the industry. They explore the manual work still surrounding harvest lists, buyer requirements, documentation, and traceability; why AI is most useful when it catches problems earlier; and how the aftermarket can increase efficiency without compromising the regulatory controls aviation requires. As teardown volume grows, the challenge will be bigger than processing more aircraft. The industry will also have to process more information, and turn it into better decisions.

Who has been a guest on Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andrea Fernández
• Jonathan Hevia
• Steven Foley
• Jonathan Cornell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

40,164

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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