Setna iO's Success Strategy: Soaring Through Aviation's 20-Year Supply Crisis w/David Chaimovitz

Running a fast-moving parts-trading business with 200 employees. Maintaining a hawk-like focus on demand, every line item and deal that crosses your desk. Capturing every last dollar of value across the supply chain.
These aren’t easy things to do simultaneously, but in today’s aviation industry, that’s what it takes to succeed.
Setna iO has achieved this and more in just 7 years, and they aren’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Considering where aviation is headed, this company is perfectly positioned to continue on this upward trajectory. A lot of people believe that the season of supply chain woes is almost over. Setna iO’s CEO begs to differ.
The global fleet has a long term supply shortage, and we’ll be feeling the pain for decades to come. It’s impossible to ramp up production and meet demand, so don’t expect a normalized supply chain anytime soon.
How did Setna iO’s journey begin and how have they set themselves up for success? Why will it be hard for the supply chain shortage to resolve in a few years? In this episode, we’re joined by the founder and CEO of Setna iO, David Chaimovitz. He talks about what it’s like running a fast-moving, highly-caffeinated parts-trading business and where the opportunity is right now.
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-Don’t let inventory nuke your business
Covid revealed a lot of the weaknesses of businesses in the industry. How is Setna iO structured to prevent catastrophe?
-What it takes to thrive in the parts-trading game
Setna iO might be a business that specializes in selling parts, but why is pattern recognition and opportunity-spotting more important than being good at sales?
-A 20-year crisis
Many people believe that the industry’s supply chain issues will soon be a thing of the past. Could the shortage of aircraft actually be a problem we’ll feel for decades?
-Growth with guardrails
How does Setna iO maintain discipline in such a fast-moving, rapidly-changing and often chaotic marketplace?
Guest Bio
David Chaimovitz is the founder & CEO of Setna iO, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing commercial aviation component suppliers, specializing in investing in inventory via asset acquisitions. Setna iO offers a comprehensive range of products for the commercial, regional, and business jet market, from engines and avionics to emergency equipment and landing gear. With over seven years of experience in this role, David understands the nuanced details of the airframe and engine component market, MRO business, and aviation component supply chain. His mission is to provide global airlines with cost-effective and reliable solutions for their aircraft aftermarket needs. Go to setnaio.com/ and connect with David on LinkedIn.
Learn More About Your Host:
Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.
Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.

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A masterclass in pattern matching, employee incentives, hiring, growth, discipline, and finding value in a supply chain! Thank you.