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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