Avion Podcast
Avion Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company delivering innovative, high-quality defense technology solutions that help protect the Warfighter.
From systems engineering and airworthiness to logistics and integrated product support, Avion brings technical expertise, commitment, and purpose to every mission. Through this podcast, you will meet the employee-owners behind Avion, the people whose expertise, service, innovation, and community involvement shape our culture and drive our success.
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Inside Avion's Directed Energy Capabilties
In this episode of Powered by People, Avion Solutions Director of Technology Chris Hodges sits down with Les Daniel, an expert in directed energy and Senior Program Manager at Avion. The conversation highlights Avion’s role in the directed energy field, including laser safety, airspace and space coordination, test direction, and systems engineering supporting high-energy laser weapon systems.
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Avion's Role in Supporting Army Aviation
In this episode of Powered by People, Avion Solutions Director of Technology Chris Hodges talks with Joe Herman, Director of Aviation Programs, about Avion’s role in Army aviation acquisition management. Joe shares how Avion employee-owners provide technical, logistics, and programmatic expertise to support aviation programs, help government teams overcome resource challenges, and adapt to evolving acquisition processes.
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Avion's Role in Supporting Army Aviation
In this episode of Powered by People, Avion Director of Technology Chris Hodges sits down with Alan Hicks, Director of Aviation Technical Services, to explore Avion’s role in Army aviation airworthiness, maintenance engineering, and sustainment. Alan shares how Avion employee-owners help keep aircraft safe and mission-ready through critical safety parts management, airworthiness assessments, supplier oversight, and maintenance engineering. He also discusses how emerging technologies, condition-based maintenance, and AI are advancing aviation engineering and helping improve fleet readiness. Tune in to learn how Avion’s technical expertise supports military aviation and helps protect the warfighter.