Each year, Derek and I head to Big Sur, California, for Hipnic, an annual music festival (and our wedding anniversary!!) featuring one of my all-time favorite bands: The Mother Hips. Over the last decade-plus, Hipnic has been my “Christmas;” my big event of the year. Not only is it a great way to connect with… Read more »
By Ilona A. Munzer, President & CEO, Alder Airfield Services As I travel around to different aviation conferences across the country, the conversation around AI continues to evolve. I overhear many folks finding themselves caught between two extremes: those who want to automate everything and those who understand that some decisions simply can’t be left… Read more »
When I was very young, my immigrant parents taught me to stand up for people who don’t have a voice. Today, I can pass that on in other areas of my life where we believe true safety can only happen if we take care of one another. That philosophy extends to all of our workers.… Read more »
By Ilona A. Munzer, CEO, Alder Airfield Services I love stepping out onto an airfield jobsite. What looks and sounds like chaos to you, is a sort of choreography to me. When everyone from the crews to the leadership is doing their part, there is a method to the madness. And that method is what… Read more »
Construction projects might be vast and varied, but all of them have one critical component in common: the safety briefing. This is when we get together to talk about the importance of wearing good, quality steel-toe boots, about where flaggers will go, and we do everything to prevent incidents, including human trips, slips and falls. … Read more »
For most of us, work is a necessity. Bills exist. So we show up, clock in and get the job done. But what happens when just thinking about work drains your energy? It’s totally normal to feel frustrated sometimes, but staying stuck in that negativity makes everything harder. The good news? You can shift your… Read more »
The aviation industry thrives on precision, collaboration, and safety, particularly within the AOA. Every movement in the AOA, from taxiing planes to ground crews operating equipment, requires undivided focus and clear communication. Surprisingly, one key to enhanced safety might lie in a small but powerful part of the brain known as the Reticular Activating System… Read more »
For the vast majority of us, work is a necessity. Bills exist, and so we drive ourselves to work every weekday morning, clock in, and get the job done. But what happens when the thought of work drains your energy? While it’s normal to feel frustrated at times, staying stuck in negativity can make work… Read more »
Treat everyone the same, be kind and patient, communicate clearly and frequently. There are just some rules at Alder we aren’t willing to bend on, and frankly, that is what makes us so ahead of the curve when it comes to safety on the AOA — or anywhere! It’s true. Alder boasts a near-perfect safety… Read more »