Marty Kauchak
Group Editor Marty Kauchak is a retired US Navy Captain, having served for more than 23 years in the surface warfare community. His insights and knowledge about training and simulation were gained through five operational assignments and major staff management positions. In addition to Marty’s military experience, he brings expertise as a former editor and writer for defence publications in the US and overseas. He also developed unique perspectives and knowledge about training during his time as congressional and media outreach coordinator for the US DoD’s Training Transformation Program. Marty is based in New Orleans.
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Army acquisition and training reforms under Hegseth raise strategic optimism and caution over key consolidations. 6 May 2025
Marty Kauchak explores how global defense organizations are adopting AI to transform military learning, training, and operational readiness. 15 April 2025
The Cabin Crew Day 2 Session 7 (Evolving Technology) provided a glimpse of the community’s increased attention to using learning technologies. 10 April 2025
Jaime Escobar, Head of Aviation Training at ALTA, provided Marty Kauchak with a summary of progress being made within this leadership forum to further expand safety, training and the community’s workforce development in the region. 10 April 2025
Marty Kauchak explored rising pilot training costs and called for deeper airline partnerships at WATS 2025’s Ab Initio session. 9 April 2025
A long but rewarding WATS Day 1 also included my walkabout of the exhibition conference floor – and allowed me to gain some important one-on-one contacts with diverse segments of the commercial aviation community. 9 April 2025
Marty Kauchak interviews Acron Aviation's Robin Glover-Faure at WATS 2025 on the company’s innovation-driven rebrand and future goals. 9 April 2025
Don’t let the timeline fool you. While it was the day prior to the start of WATS 2025, the author was able to dodge carts and set-up crews to file this report on two community developments. 8 April 2025
Marty Kauchak examined how North America is tackling the shortage of aviation maintenance technicians through recruitment, training, and retention strategies. 4 April 2025
Marty Kauchak discusses developments in visual display technology for military and high-risk training systems, emphasizing new demands and opportunities in the sector. 26 March 2025
