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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIntroducing “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.
Recent episodes include "EP 97: The Information Problem Behind Aircraft Teardowns" (25 September 2026, 33 minutes), "EP 96: From Exposure to Opportunity with Samuel White" (11 September 2026, 53 minutes), and "EP 95: Continuous Improvement Starts on the Floor with Fernando Bertrand" (28 August 2026, 25 minutes).
Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 98 episodes.
Booking probability for Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest are Airports & Aviation Services. Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest has a business audience.
Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest is a business show with 98 episodes published.
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Episode #98
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...
Episode #97
Aviation has thousands of career paths. For many young people, the first challenge is simply knowing those opportunities exist. Colonel Samuel White joins Patrick Kraus to talk about his more than 25 years in the U.S...
Episode #96
Continuous improvement works best when the people closest to the work have a meaningful role in improving it. Fernando Bertrand, CEO of Bonus Tech, joins Patrick Kraus to discuss Lean methodology, Theory of Constraints...
Episode #95
Growth adds capacity. It also adds complexity. As an MRO grows, the foundation underneath it has to become more disciplined. More people, customers, capabilities, and handoffs create more places for quality...
Episode #93
There are parts of aviation safety we hope we never have to think about. Emergency slides. Oxygen systems. Fire bottles. Life rafts. Helicopter floats. But when something goes wrong, the equipment behind those systems...
Episode #92
Focused component repair shops can bring a different kind of advantage to the MRO market: agility, responsiveness, and a closer connection to the customer’s real-world pressure. In this episode of Nose to Tail, Patrick...
Episode #91
A system can work today and still become a liability tomorrow. In aerospace testing, capability is not just about whether a test stand can run. It is about whether that system can stay reliable, supportable, and useful...
Episode #90
Aviation runs on strict standards. But it operates in the exceptions. Older fleets, incomplete records, and AOG pressure don’t always fit neatly as a set formula. This conversation explores the gap between ideal process...
Episode #89
In a tighter market, the advantage isn’t finding more deals. It’s making cleaner decisions. Competition is up, pricing pressure is real, and the easy opportunities are harder to come by. So your framework sometimes...
Episode #88
Availability isn’t just having parts. It’s having a system that removes friction. Speed is usually the result of removing bottlenecks, organized so urgent requests don’t get stuck in between steps. It comes from fewer...
Episode #87
Hope is closer than you might imagine. And sometimes, the biggest impact you can make is to simply keep pushing forward. Years ago, Craig Ferguson was deeply impacted by the loss of a close friend, Russell, to mental...
Episode #86
What looks like speed is usually preparation. In the MRO world, the outcomes customers rely on (turn time, quality, communication, reliability) are built long before the part arrives. They come from training, standards...
Episode #85
In today’s engine market, access and lead time matter as much as parts. What keeps programs moving is rarely one big move. It’s a series of disciplined decisions. Choosing the right path early. Keeping records clean...
Episode #84
Speed is a tool. But trust is the advantage. Speed can win a moment. Trust wins the relationship. And relationships are what people return to when the stakes are real. That thread runs throughout this conversation: the...
Episode #83
A strong MRO brand isn’t about visuals. It’s the alignment between culture, message, and customer experience. When those three match, trust comes faster, decisions get easier, and the market remembers you for the right...
Episode #82
In this episode of Nose to Tail, host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director & COO of Jet Midwest, sits down with Milton Aguilera, President/Owner at STAR, to hear how his aviation career started in shipping and receiving and...
Episode #81
In this episode of Nose to Tail, host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO at Jet Midwest, speaks with Bill Wilson, Retired Airline Pilot Captain, about his path through military and commercial aviation. Bill...
Episode #80
Join host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO at Jet Midwest, and his guest Mark Robinson, Group President at Jet Midwest, as they dive into the intricacies of aviation lifecycle solutions, market, shares, and...
Episode #79
In this episode of Nose to Tail, host Patrick Kraus, Managing Director and COO of Jet Midwest, engages in an insightful conversation with Reinaldo Barroso, Managing Partner from Lift Aerospace. They discuss Reinaldo’s...
Episode #78
In this episode of Nose to Tail, host Patrick Kraus, COO at Jet Midwest, interviews Dianna Bennett, a former TWA flight attendant and author of 'Jump Seat: Jet Setting in the Seventies'. They discuss Diana's unexpected...
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