Justin "Astro" Elliott | USAF Thunderbird 1 Commander, Test Pilot, NASA Finalist, NORAD | TALK4 122

In episode 122 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien welcomes Colonel Justin "Astro" Elliott, a distinguished United States Air Force officer and aviator with an exceptional career spanning combat, flight testing, and leadership. From combat missions in Afghanistan as an F-15E pilot to commanding the Thunderbirds as Thunderbird 1, Astro’s remarkable journey offers powerful insights into leadership, innovation, and aviation. What did we explore in this episode? In this fascinating episode, we explore Astro’s illustrious career, including his time as the commander of the 59th Test & Evaluation Squadron, where he revolutionized fighter jet testing with his innovative “Crowd Sourced Flight Test” initiative. We delve into his leadership techniques, which played a pivotal role when he was selected as a finalist in NASA’s astronaut program, only to later withdraw to lead the Thunderbirds. Under his command, Astro took the team from challenging times to its peak performance, showcasing his extraordinary skills in leadership, team building, and professionalism. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills and gain inspiration from an aviation legend. ⏱️ Enhance your style with AVI-8's aviation-inspired watches! As a proud sponsor of our channel, AVI-8 is offering an exclusive 20% discount with code: LOUISSKUPIEN20. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of precision engineering and timeless design. Shop here: https://www.avi-8.com/talk4 💰 Thinking of starting your own business? Launch your online store today for just £1 with Shopify! This limited-time offer makes it easy to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Get started: https://shopify.pxf.io/TALK4 🎥 FREE Content from TALK4! Download and share short clips from our podcast. Use the logos, collaborate with our pages, and don’t forget to tag us for due credit! Download here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o6sjJuP9Qn7la5y8LQ2pWvKGPnskopOT?usp=drive_link 👉🏻 Who Is Colonel Justin "Astro" Elliott? Colonel Justin “Astro” Elliott is a USAF officer with a prestigious career that includes combat tours as an F-15E pilot, earning master's degrees in Aerospace and Flight Test Engineering, and becoming the first in history to graduate from both the USAF Weapons School and Test Pilot School before leading the Thunderbirds as Thunderbird 1. He also commanded the 59th Test & Evaluation Squadron, where he introduced the revolutionary "Crowd Sourced Flight Test" method. A NASA astronaut finalist, Astro now serves as Chief of Current Operations at NORAD. ⭐️ Love the Talk4 Podcast? Leave a review! 👉🏻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talk4-podcast/id1591476875 👉🏻 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DxcH2DxGbn0MVZUBqV1Gv?si=f335eeda0b3e44f4 🌍 Colonel Justin "Astro" Elliott’s Links: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-astro-elliott/ 👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AstroElliott Video Title: Colonel Justin "Astro" Elliott | USAF Officer, Former Thunderbird 1 & Aviation Leader | Talk4 Podcast EP 122 | louisskupien.com This episode covers topics such as leadership, innovation in aviation, fighter jet testing, and Astro's inspiring journey with the Thunderbirds and beyond. ✅ Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring content: Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0INsEySnXei_cS3lZceqg ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Listen to the audio podcast on your favorite platform:

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