Here's how you can cultivate leadership skills to thrive in the aviation industry.

Continuous Improvement - Short pre-tour and post-tour assembly would improve outcome. All influx of new technology & people pass very stringent tests and certification, yet it does not end there. Incidents happen - equipment damage, delays, improper R&R, spurious spares, injury to personnel and sometimes death. Industry should honestly share experiences with peers for improvment and reducing repeat occurrences. They happen on both sides of deliveries - the starboard and port. The port side represents the passenger, end user experience - the King. Improvement of implementation density and training on the starboard side would improve both, including intent and detection of high-handedness and safety.

Telegraphic text and language, radio etiquette and repeats, especially with non-native speakers! Copied? Leaders should encourage unsurpressed voicing out, early detection- it saves more than minutes, dimes and many faces, with stitches in time.

Clear communication is key to effective leadership. Aviation has the uncanny ability to transition from a relaxed environment to an extremely stressful one in a matter of seconds. It is crucial in these instances to communicate clearly and accurately to avoid panic and chaos.

Use the right tool for the job and the right people executing them with right amount of alertness. Intra-dependence of trust is vital and is a cultivatable crop. Empathy and encouragement lead to better detection of fatigue and fault lines. Complacencies should be detetected early and noted irrespective of hierarchy with detailed tools of detection - although they have to be corrected in a nurturing manner, in the backyard, violators must stand corrected and disciplined.

All customer facing personnel including recruitment must be trained minimally in aviation and psychology, posess little extra patience than deemed usual. Mood handling skills are usually as good as anesthesia, and work everytime, well almost! Remember, the industry practices water cannon salute that is cost intensive - it should meet its purpose and drive ancillary revenue growth. Respect for all, across all hierarchy, is of utmost importance, violation of which should be noted and addressed. Watch out and address adrenaline and oil spills, fatigue, improver wiring terminations (metaphor) brown-outs and burnouts - have backup procedures.

EC is spiritual! It is also your personal benchmark and answerability to self. Forced into confession boxes is too late or would contaminate with 'Lady Macbeth' syndrome. When you go back to your bed to recharge, your satisfaction is your victory of your conscience. What you mentored today, is your brightest star of tonight. If you corrected a past mistake, how shameful it may have been to come out of, it is the purest form of water and tree of your life that entitled you to serve these wonderful people. Nurture it, preserve it and pass it on by leading with examples.

Emotional Intelligence**: Cultivate emotional intelligence to understand and manage your emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Empathy, self-awareness, and relationship management are key components of emotional intelligence that can help you build strong relationships and lead effectively. Adaptability**: Be open to change and willing to adapt to new situations, technologies, and industry trends. The aviation industry is constantly evolving, so being adaptable and flexible is crucial for leadership success. Mentorship**: Seek out mentorship from experienced leaders in the aviation industry who can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you develop your leadership Skills