In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René interviews Cat Wren, Vice President at ENG Organ Recovery, whose career spans from playing college basketball to fueling jets on the ramp to leading aviation teams that facilitate life-saving organ transplants. Cat shares her journey, the skills that helped her rise in aviation, and why purpose-filled work keeps her motivated.
They discuss...
- How Cat went from the flight line to an executive position in aviation
- The critical role aviation plays in organ recovery and saving lives
- Skills every aviation leader needs: adaptability, communication, and listening
- Why volunteering, mentorship, and networking matter in aviation careers
Cat’s path from the flight line to a VP seat shows how operational grit and values-driven leadership can power a mission as vital as organ transport. This conversation puts the human stakes of aviation front and center while unpacking the systems thinking required to keep life-saving flights on time.
About Cat Wren
Teamwork comes easy to Cat, a former college basketball captain who’s become a rising star in the business aviation world. A former NBAA 40 under 40 recipient who has dedicated her time on servant leadership; specifically, investing in others and helping them unlock their full potential. Cat understands how essential each role is throughout most business aviation operations, as she’s held nearly all of them. From customer service to flightline, to charter and fuel sales, she understands the importance of creating and fostering an experience for customers and employees.
Cat is ENG Organ Recovery’s Vice President over their full suite of offerings to include aircraft charter, aircraft management and medical organ recovery transports. In addition to her daily responsibilities, Cat is passionate about giving back to her community and co-founded Business Jet Cares, Inc., a charitable group that supports programs for veterans and their families that has contributed over $1 million. Cat also sits on the NBAA Young Professionals Council and is the Co-Chair for the YoPro Go! initiative. Additionally, she is a Director at Large for the North Texas Business Aviation Association.
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