Season One — Beyond MRO
Welcome to “Beyond MRO,” where we explore the latest trends and topics in the aviation and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry. I’m your host, Michelle Dawn Mooney, and today, we’re diving deep into the world of customer service in aviation. Joining us is Alyssa Thorne, Business Development Manager at FEAM Aero, an expert in…
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Season One -- Beyond MRO
Advancing Safety in the Aviation Industry
In this episode of Beyond MRO, we explore the critical importance of safety in aviation with a focus on the safety department at FEAM Aero. Safety is not merely a part of aviation maintenance and operations; it’s a core value ingrained in every aspect of the industry. Joining us are two outstanding guests, Alison…
Season One -- Beyond MRO
Your Guide to Talent Acquisition & Recruiting in the Aviation Industry: Insights from FEAM Aero
In the latest episode of “Beyond MRO,” a podcast brought to you by FEAM Aero, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores the world of aircraft maintenance, repair, and operations. This episode delves into the crucial topic of talent acquisition and recruiting in the aviation industry. With the growing demand for skilled technicians and the need…
Season One -- Beyond MRO
Achieving Optimal Results with Aerospace Major Repair and Recovery
The aerospace industry has been in recovery mode since the end of the global pandemic. Domestic and international travel are rising, but challenges remain from supply chain disruptions, digital transformation, obtaining a skilled workforce, and future air mobility considerations of AAM and EVTOL. To keep ahead of these challenges, one area of critical importance…
Season One -- Beyond MRO
Epic Flight Academy’s New Mechanic Program Will Help Nurture the Next Generation of Aviation Technicians
The need for well-trained aviation technicians becomes increasingly crucial as the aviation industry continues to grow and evolve. However, training new technicians comes with several challenges, from a shortage of skilled trainers to a lack of hands-on training opportunities. The shortage of skilled technicians is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed by the industry. What…
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Policy, Patients, and the Future of Healthcare: How Texas Plans to Fix a Strained System
The U.S. healthcare system is under real strain—and it’s something both patients and physicians are feeling in everyday care. In Texas, those pressures are even more visible, where rapid population growth, rural access challenges, and regulatory complexity are making it harder for patients to get timely care and for doctors to focus on medicine…
Scaling Career-Ready Skills: How Adaptive Learning and Generative AI Are Transforming Higher Education
Skills-based learning has moved from buzzword to mandate as colleges face mounting pressure to connect credentials, employability, and measurable learner outcomes. Employers are increasingly using skills-based hiring practices, and NACE’s Job Outlook 2026 notes that students need to demonstrate concrete examples of skills in action during hiring processes. At the same time, higher education…
A Gen Alpha Take on Experiential Retail: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Missing
Gen Alpha is no longer a future consumer segment—they are already shaping how retail and entertainment experiences are designed today. Research from MG2 shows that a whopping 70% of Gen Alpha influence what adults in their lives purchase, reshaping brand decisions faster than many companies are prepared for. As experiential retail continues to evolve—with…
Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation Is Reimagining Education Through Learning Labs and Hands-On STEM Experiences
Education systems around the world are under pressure to evolve faster than ever, especially for underserved communities. In the U.S. alone, millions of students in low-income households still lack access to STEM resources and career pathways—fueling a widening opportunity gap. For more than 30 years, the TGR Foundation, founded by Tiger Woods, has worked…
