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 CVGWhat it takes to lead 350+ mechanics supporting Amazon, DHL, and Frontier operationsWhy transferable skills matter more than checking every box on a job descriptionHow saying “yes” to challenges can build confidence and open unexpected doorsLessons in mentorship, leadership, and creating impact through teamsStacey’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 BrownStacey 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).Thanks for tuning into the show!Subscribe so you don’t miss future stories from women shaping the skies. If you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. It’s one of the best ways to help us grow the Fly Girls’ Guide community.https://weareflygirls.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflygirls/ https://www.instagram.com/weareflygirls_ https://www.facebook.com/weareflygirls https://www.youtube.com/@weareflygirlsConnect with UsSubscribe to the show so you don’t miss future stories from women shaping the skies. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. It’s one of the best ways to help us grow the Fly Girls’ Guide community! https://weareflygirls.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflygirls/ https://www.instagram.com/weareflygirls_ https://www.facebook.com/weareflygirls https://www.youtube.com/@weareflygirls