Security Is Intentional: Kristopher Cannon’s Must-Hear Advice for Flight Departments

✈️ When it comes to flight safety, the greatest threat may be the one you never saw coming. In this high-impact episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay Dyer sits down with Kristopher Cannon, founder of Aviation Secure, to unpack the unseen vulnerabilities in business aviation—and what flight departments can do right now to close the gap. From crews getting drugged abroad to luxury branding mistakes that create serious exposure, Kristopher shares gripping stories and hard-won strategies that can protect your team, your aircraft, and your clients. 🎧 As a bonus for our listeners: Get 20% off Aviation Security & Awareness Training for your crew or department. Code: CLOSETHEGAP Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Intro: Meet Kristopher Cannon & Aviation Secure 01:58 – From Law Enforcement to Corporate Aviation 04:45 – The Real Threats in Business Aviation Today 08:00 – What is a Security Mindset? 12:00 – Crew Stories: Getting Roofied, Robbed, & Trapped 15:30 – One Mistake That Grounded a Fortune 100 Flight 20:00 – Closing Gaps: Real-World Risk Scenarios 24:30 – Why “You’re on Location, Not Vacation” 27:40 – Dispatch Mistakes That Risk the Entire Operation 30:00 – Destination Risk Assessments Explained 34:10 – Bridging the Gap Between Corporate Security & Flight Ops 38:00 – Crew Conduct, Alcohol, and High-Stakes Decisions 41:10 – Social Media Risks & Real Abduction Stories 45:00 – Red Wing Standard: What It Is & Why It Works 48:20 – Why Just Meeting Minimums Is Not Enough 51:00 – Why Security Is People-Centric, Not Paperwork 54:30 – What Aviation Secure Offers: Training & Tools 57:10 – Red Flag: Tail Numbers on Catering Boxes 59:40 – How Flight Departments Can Start Securing Now 01:01:35 – Final Thoughts: Security is Intentional Guest Info • LinkedIn: Kristopher Cannon Host Information • Lindsay Dyer | LinkedIn • LD Aviation | LD Aviation Services Production, Distribution, and Marketing • By: Jeanette Carrillo, Brad, Hassan Ali • Website: www.ldaviation.net • LinkedIn: LD Aviation Services • Jeanette’s LinkedIn: Jeanette Carrillo For sponsorship inquiries, email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices