Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers
Hosted by aviation CEO, FAA board alum, and high-performance business coach René Banglesdorf, Fly Girls’ Guide is the go-to podcast for women who want to launch, grow, or pivot their careers in aviation.
From the cockpit to the control tower, you’ll hear candid conversations with female pilots, mechanics, executives, air traffic controllers, and more—each sharing their stories, struggles, and the bold moves that got them where they are.
Whether you’re just discovering the skies or already leading at 30,000 feet, this show will equip you with real mentorship, practical insights, and the inspiration to chart your own course in the aviation industry.
Let’s build the future of aviation together—one Fly Girl at a time.
Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers
Marine Corps Wrenches to Workforce Leadership: Stacey Brown
In this episode, René sits down with Stacey Brown, General Manager of Technical Operations at CVG. Stacey shares her journey from being one of the few women in the Marine Corps aviation maintenance ranks to leading hundreds of mechanics today. With a career shaped by problem-solving, mentorship, and resilience, Stacey proves that aviation leadership isn’t just about technical skills, it’s about people, preparation, and courage.
Tune in as they discuss:
- How Stacey built her career from Marine Corps mechanic to GM at CVG
- What it takes to lead 350+ mechanics supporting Amazon, DHL, and Frontier operations
- Why transferable skills matter more than checking every box on a job description
- How saying “yes” to challenges can build confidence and open unexpected doors
- Lessons in mentorship, leadership, and creating impact through teams
Stacey’s path shows how persistence and adaptability can turn early ramp work into a leadership role with real impact. Her story underscores the value of taking chances, staying curious, and finding purpose in every step of an aviation career.
About Stacey Brown
Stacey began her aviation career serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and now has over 40 years of aviation experience. She started as an aircraft maintenance mechanic which led to a variety of diverse positions. Stacey has a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma City University, is a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Six Sigma Black Belt, a licensed pilot, and an airframe and powerplant mechanic. Her career includes various roles such as Maintenance Supervisor, Instructor, Director Maintenance Safety and Compliance, Director of DFW Maintenance Operations, Director of Component Repair and Overhaul, Director of Aircraft Overhaul and Sr Director of Line Maintenance for the Americas.
Stacey is currently the General Manager of Technical Operation for FEAM at the CVG airport. Stacey serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM).
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