Neil Capano's guest appearances

Neil Capano

The Business Aviation Podcast

Aviation Growth Podcast

Lee Brewster

Stephanie Chung

Tim Wade

Sebastien Roy

Ryan DeMoor

Craig Picken

Tyler Holt

Robin Butler

Alex Marks

Patrick O'Brien

Cody Beck

Andy Nixon

Greg Jarrett

Scott Ashton

Kellie Rittenhouse

OwlTail

In EP#015 we got a visit from Neil Everett Capano, the Founder of YonderWest Aero, LLC. Neil has an extensive background in aircraft operations and spent time at Delta Airlines, ACI Jet, Satcom Direct, and Gama Aviation before starting YonderWest Aero in 2018. YonderWest Aero helps small flight departments manage crew and passenger expectations with creative aircraft scheduling solutions and the native knowledge required for safe operations. They provide cost-effective solutions for corporate aircraft operators that don’t need full-time assistance and are looking to reduce flight crew workload as well as vendor/supplier administration. In our conversation, we touch on Neil’s path to starting his own business, some of the major obstacles schedulers &amp; dispatchers face in today’s environment, creating custom aircraft management solutions for owners/operators, and more. To connect with Neil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neileverettcapano/ To learn more about YonderWest Aero: https://www.yonderwest.aero/

In EP#015 we got a visit from Neil Everett Capano, the Founder of YonderWest Aero, LLC. Neil has an extensive background in aircraft operations and spent time at Delta Airlines, ACI Jet, Satcom Direct, and Gama Aviation before starting YonderWest Aero in 2018. YonderWest Aero helps small flight departments manage crew and passenger expectations with creative aircraft scheduling solutions and the native knowledge required for safe operations. They provide cost-effective solutions for corporate aircraft operators that don’t need full-time assistance and are looking to reduce flight crew workload as well as vendor/supplier administration. In our conversation, we touch on Neil’s path to starting his own business, some of the major obstacles schedulers &amp; dispatchers face in today’s environment, creating custom aircraft management solutions for owners/operators, and more. To connect with Neil on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neileverettcapano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/neileverettcapano/</a> To learn more about YonderWest Aero: <a href="https://www.yonderwest.aero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yonderwest.aero/</a>

EP #015 - Neil Capano - YonderWest Aero

This episode’s guest is Neil Capano.Neil is the founder of YonderWest Aero, a company helping small flight departments with aircraft scheduling solutions, Executive Director of the Northern California Business Aviation Association, and Director of Aircraft Dispatch and Station Operations for Air Transport Business Development (ATBD).He’s a licensed dispatcher and has worked for a number of companies in the past, including Surf Air, Gama Aviation, Delta Air Lines and more. He’s also a wine enthusiast and is currently developing his own wine label.In this episode we talk about Neil’s non-traditional career path, what he’s learned from his experience in many different types of companies, including helping aviation startups, and how he made the leap from employee to founder of YonderWest.Show notes:Where Neil started his aviation career [1:42]Neil’s second job in aviation at Delta Airlines [5:26]Neil’s transition from commercial to private aviation [10:35]Non-linear career paths &amp; why Neil got his Dispatcher’s license [11:42]How to make the most of setbacks in your career, like being let go [15:06]How Neil became involved with Surf Air [17:49]Neil’s move from Surf Air to ACI Jet [21:42]What Neil did during his “aviation hiatus” [23:02]Where Neil made his return to aviation [25:13]Neil’s work at Gama Aviation on the Wheels Up account [27:46]The challenges of setting and managing expectations for charter operators and brokers [33:37]Neil’s current positions - YonderWest, ATBD &amp; NCBAA [37:49]When Neil realized he could start his own business [43:11]Common errors of aviation startups [46:50]YonderWest Aero in more detail [53:47]The importance of involvement in regional organizations [1:05:28]What Neil has learned from a non-traditional career path [1:09:26]Some of Neil’s hobbies outside aviation [1:15:58]Some of Neil’s wine recommendations [1:20:19]Who Neil thinks of when he hears the word “successful” [1:22:55]The worst advice Neil hears being dispensed in the business aviation world [1:24:56]

This episode’s guest is Neil Capano.Neil is the founder of YonderWest Aero, a company helping small flight departments with aircraft scheduling solutions, Executive Director of the Northern California Business Aviation Association, and Director of Aircraft Dispatch and Station Operations for Air Transport Business Development (ATBD).He’s a licensed dispatcher and has worked for a number of companies in the past, including Surf Air, Gama Aviation, Delta Air Lines and more. He’s also a wine enthusiast and is currently developing his own wine label.In this episode we talk about Neil’s non-traditional career path, what he’s learned from his experience in many different types of companies, including helping aviation startups, and how he made the leap from employee to founder of YonderWest.Show notes:Where Neil started his aviation career [1:42]Neil’s second job in aviation at Delta Airlines [5:26]Neil’s transition from commercial to private aviation [10:35]Non-linear career paths &amp; why Neil got his Dispatcher’s license [11:42]How to make the most of setbacks in your career, like being let go [15:06]How Neil became involved with Surf Air [17:49]Neil’s move from Surf Air to ACI Jet [21:42]What Neil did during his “aviation hiatus” [23:02]Where Neil made his return to aviation [25:13]Neil’s work at Gama Aviation on the Wheels Up account [27:46]The challenges of setting and managing expectations for charter operators and brokers [33:37]Neil’s current positions - YonderWest, ATBD &amp; NCBAA [37:49]When Neil realized he could start his own business [43:11]Common errors of aviation startups [46:50]YonderWest Aero in more detail [53:47]The importance of involvement in regional organizations [1:05:28]What Neil has learned from a non-traditional career path [1:09:26]Some of Neil’s hobbies outside aviation [1:15:58]Some of Neil’s wine recommendations [1:20:19]Who Neil thinks of when he hears the word “successful” [1:22:55]The worst advice Neil hears being dispensed in the business aviation world [1:24:56]

Ep. #11 - Neil Capano on Alternate Career Paths, Taking Chances, and Showing Up