Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast

Guest: Michael Byrom – CEO, The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation Consultant at McBride Legal | Director at Southern Cross Soloists Ltd

In this episode, we speak with Michael Byrom, a legal expert and philanthropist dedicated to making a difference through The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation. With a career spanning over 40 years in commercial law, corporate governance, and contract negotiation, Michael shares his journey from...

Guest: Steve Bernard, CFE - LinkedIn

Advisor / Board Appointments: International SOS, Metro One, Prescient

Formerly the Executive Vice President for Protection at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

In this episode, Stevan Bernard, a globally recognized security expert with nearly five decades of experience, shares his incredible journey from leading global security operations at Sony Pictures Entertainment to establishing Bernard Global,...

In this episode, we sit down with Shane Cavagnino, a former military man to now a farmer in Tassie.

• Shane’s transition from an intense military career to life on a farm in Tasmania.
• Mental health challenges, particularly for veterans, and how Shane is managing his own mental health journey.
• Early life struggles, including bullying and career pivots, that shaped Shane’s resilience.
• Memorable moments and l...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Dye, a seasoned expert in Dignitary and Executive Protection. Kevin's career began as an enlisted Air Force defender, where he honed skills in both defensive and law enforcement missions. His transition to the U.S. Secret Service was natural, as both entities share a dual mission of law enforcement and protection. Kevin served with distinction in the Secret Service for over two decades, inclu...

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined Rhys Dowden and Clancy Roberts as they talk through there martial arts journeys.

Guest 1: Rhys Dowden (Operator Edge)

• Background: Joined the Australian Army in 1999, initially in the Cavalry. Attempted SAS Selection in 2002. Later, after contracting in Iraq as a private security contractor, rejoined the military, successfully passi...

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Patrick Kane who is the director of security with a US corporation with operations worldwide. Patrick is heavily focused on developing and implementing mitigation measures to support highly mobile global workforce and multiple traveler's, to include pre-travel risk assessments, coordinating secure transportation and journey management, assessing hotel and tra...

"Cleared Hot" - The term used by Special Operations Combat Controller Teams to authorise an aircraft to engage an enemy target!

Wheels Up Hosts, Troy Claydon and Ben Hosking sit down with a founding member of Australia's Special Operations Combat Controller capability and former Australian Combat Controller Troy Knight...

He joined the Queensland Police Service ...

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast, we have taken a bit of a break but we are back and better than ever!

On today's episode Troy chats to Panoptic employee and new co-host of the Wheels Up Podcast, Ben Hosking. Ben has incredible stories and history of past work and is a wealth of knowledge. They also delve into what the podcast is going to look like this year and the plethora of guests that will be joining them for a conversati...

Panoptic Solutions has partnered with PFC for several years. This allows PFC's clients to travel to APAC and access world-class services via Panoptic Solutions, and vice-versa for Panoptic Solutions clients who travel to the US and beyond. 


The partnership is based on trust and credibility, understanding that either company would only refer a distant service to their clients of the same standard as their own. The similarities do...

Returning from Iraq after her time as a private military contractor and ending her career in the military, Neryl Joyce looked for a new career that would professionally challenge and motivate her like her previous roles. She made an unusual move and became an Operations Manager at the Christmas Island Detention Centre where she faced an intense couple of years.

In this episode, find out how Neryl dealt with being in a high intensit...

Working within the male dominated field of defence and surrounded by boy’s club culture, Neryl Attkins faced many challenges. Her journey as a woman in the armed forces made it harder for her to be heard and stand her ground in particular situations.

In this episode, you will hear Neryl’s incredible journey, discharging from the Australian Army to become a private military contractor and how she dealt with numerous events, such as ...

Troy Claydon and Steve Albritton delve deep into setting up your own security industry business. If you’re even thinking about starting your own security business, this episode is a must.

Not only do they discuss how to open a security business in Australia and the United States of America, but they also get real honest when talking about their own mistakes and give you set of essential tips needed to get you started. Episode High...

Former stunt actor, Russell Price, has worked alongside some of the greatest martial arts actors in the world, like Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Aside from his work as a stunt actor, he has an impressive resume with 10 years in the British Royal Marines, 40 years in the martial arts space and 23 years working within the security industry internationally. Not to mention, he has a 6-dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and was inducted into ...

We’re excited to introduce co-host, Steven Albritton, to our listeners. Steve is the principal owner of OPStructure, based out of Florida. He has vast experience in the security world, not only in the USA but internationally. Executive protection is a very different ball game in the USA, so it will be great to get Steve’s view on particular topics and past experiences working within and outside of the USA.

Troy and Steve will be br...

Ronin is one of (if not the most) renowned civilian training academies for protection training globally. Located in Cape Town South Africa, the academy has an unmatched environment that covers all aspects of protection training from firearm competency training to experiencing frontline ambulance shifts, all in the heart of South Africa and its unpredictable climate. In this episode, you’ll hear from the founder of Ronin, Timm Smit...