Why Us —
The Skyward
Advantage

At Skyward Aviation Insights, we offer exceptional insights merged with practical solutions to guide you towards unparalleled growth and efficiency.

Streamlined Methodology
We implement simple, effective processes that contrast with the complex systems of our competitors, allowing for quicker adoption and results.

Diverse Expertise

Our team’s varied background enables us to identify real-world problems and develop sustainable solutions across the aviation sector.

Niche Focus

We are dedicated to serving companies with specific needs, providing tailored solutions often overlooked by larger consultancies.

Competitive Pricing

Our services are strategically priced below larger firms in the market, ensuring affordability without compromising quality.

Proven Methodologies

Our team is equipped with industry-standard approaches such as Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), Kaizen/Lean, and Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies, ensuring reliable and effective outcomes.

Comprehensive Aviation Experience

We have successfully managed solutions for various aviation organizations, including airlines, airports, and MROs of all sizes.

Interpersonal Approach

Our aviation experts leverage strong interpersonal skills to develop and implement sustainable solutions that resonate with your team.

We work
well with:

Leveraging our global reach and adaptability, we aim to serve a worldwide market. 

Secured $100 million in incremental annual revenue by directing the non-operational integration of wide-body cargo carriers, partnering with external consultants and internal leaders to identify and exploit synergies and avert redundancies, and updating executives on project progress, timing risks, and mitigations.

Championed $246 million in fuel synergies by leading fuel consumption and efficiency projects across operating divisions, locations, and aircraft types.

Won $31.7 million in annual fuel cost savings and a 1% fuel burn reduction by optimizing airspeed (variable Mach), discretionary fuel, and arrival alternates, guiding teams in B777 performance tracking, and applying data insights and calculations to standard terminal arrival routes at four airline hubs.

Saved five million gallons of aircraft fuel annually by garnering efficiency improvements through +2,000 consistently scheduled engine washes.

Earned $15 million in one-time tax incentives by leading continuous improvements, pinpointing process gaps, upgrading reporting initiatives, and relocating operations from New York to Kentucky.

Salvaged $3.7 million in aircraft part freight expenses, a 24% reduction, by joining forces with procurement, technical operations, IT, and legal stakeholders to detect and mitigate excessive spending and onboarding same- and next-day delivery shipping carriers.

Oversaw a $65 million process improvement project portfolio by launching management software to enable staff accountability and timely value realization communication to senior leadership.

Preserved $100,000 in LEAN Six Sigma training expenses by conducting two belt instructional sessions concurrently to optimize project completion while certifying 27 green belt and 10 black belt associates through the strategic assignment of champions and mentors and just-in-time education and tool delivery.

Acquired $14.7 million in fiscal approvals by crafting compelling business cases for plane modifications.

Assured on-time utilization of a 100-tonne B777 cargo aircraft with a new customer by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in risk mitigation and efficient project management methods.

Captured 95% in inflight credit card payment cycle time reductions,
from 60 to three days, while slashing passenger charge disputes 25% and mitigating ID theft by coaching teams across in-flight operations, accounts payable, and IT to identify root causes and structure payment machine solutions.

Rescued $70,000 in time savings yearly
by eliminating 26,000 request-for-update emails for aircraft part repair status and onboarding a repair ERP tool to streamline and automate operations.

Achieved $11 million in worker compensation savings annually by uncovering root causes and steering process improvements for case management, buy-out, transitional duty use, and on-site clinics.

Realized a 10-day aircraft cargo conversion cycle reduction for a major e-commerce retailer by adopting risk-averse procedures and eliminating duplicate tasks.

Incurred a seven-day part order cycle time reduction from 10 to three days by eliminating non-value-added activities discovered during an on-site kaizen event.

Improved 0.7% on-time aircraft departures in Hong Kong by mitigating defects by utilizing kaizen and LEAN methodologies and training on-site airline staff and vendors in “just-in-time” methods.

Revealed $29.3 million in aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) cost reductions across seven airline hubs by implementing expanded infrastructure support and training, improving communications, and leading teams conducting ground operation shutdowns, equipment, vehicle purchases, and KPI monitoring.

Pinpointed 2,500 pounds of B777 and A320 aircraft weight reductions by collaborating with 35 cross-functional staff to execute detailed inventories of unused and surplus post-flight materials and designing and launching a slim-line passenger seat initiative.

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Words about the crew:

Susan Slater
President at Corvus International and Owner

“Throughout our partnership, I continued to be very impressed by Aaron’s ability to build networks and align resources to resolve any problem that was in front of him. He continuously earned the respect of both his team and his internal clients and was able to consistently achieve extraordinary levels of consensus, commitment, and results. Aaron was known for his ability to get projects accomplished even in the face of adverse circumstances. I was amazed at how often other people came to Aaron to develop strategies and processes to help solve their own challenges. This attention was well warranted, since Aaron has a proven knack of clearing a path to find the best solution for his clients and so was very effective in advising others in similar situations.”

Chris Markou
Head, Technical Operations, IATA

“Throughout our collaboration, I was consistently impressed by Aaron’s professionalism, strategic mindset, and collaborative spirit. His passion for continuous improvement and commitment to the airline industry were evident in every project we undertook together.”

Vamshi Rokkam
Chief Financial Officer, Titan Aviation Leasing

“Aaron has been an effective and enthusiastic champion of continuous improvement programs…. He has always championing new ideas and proactively reached out to contribute while we were setting up a green field flight network…. Aaron’s team under his leadership ensured we were meeting our agreed performance targets… and quickly moved to problem solve any deviations as the situation demanded it. He leads with empathy and insight which are vital to success in cross functional teams. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any company looking to turbocharge its growth trajectory through continuous improvement initiatives.”

Susan SlaterPresident at Corvus International and Owner
“Throughout our partnership, I continued to be very impressed by Aaron’s ability to build networks and align resources to resolve any problem that was in front of him. He continuously earned the respect of both his team and his internal clients and was able to consistently achieve extraordinary levels of consensus, commitment, and results. Aaron was known for his ability to get projects accomplished even in the face of adverse circumstances. I was amazed at how often other people came to Aaron to develop strategies and processes to help solve their own challenges. This attention was well warranted, since Aaron has a proven knack of clearing a path to find the best solution for his clients and so was very effective in advising others in similar situations.”
Chris MarkouHead, Technical Operations, IATA
“Throughout our collaboration, I was consistently impressed by Aaron’s professionalism, strategic mindset, and collaborative spirit. His passion for continuous improvement and commitment to the airline industry were evident in every project we undertook together.”
Vamshi RokkamChief Financial Officer, Titan Aviation Leasing
“Aaron has been an effective and enthusiastic champion of continuous improvement programs….  He has always championing new ideas and proactively reached out to contribute while we were setting up a green field flight network…. Aaron’s team under his leadership ensured we were meeting our agreed performance targets… and quickly moved to problem solve any deviations as the situation demanded it. He leads with empathy and insight which are vital to success in cross functional teams. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any company looking to turbocharge its growth trajectory through continuous improvement initiatives.”