CAVU partnered with an offshore client to eliminate life-altering injuries by transforming how teams communicate before, during, and after high-risk work. Through coaching, trust-building, and a focus on Life Saving Rules and Actions, we helped crews identify and mitigate serious hazards in real time.
learn moreIs traditional well control training enough to prepare today’s crews for tomorrow’s challenges?
Hazell—a former Royal Air Force squadron commander and Top Gun instructor—shared personal stories from his military aviation career, including a near-death ejection that underscored the life-saving power of simulation-based training. He connected those lessons to the drilling environment, where high pressure, split-second decision-making, and teamwork are just as critical.
CAVU partnered with an offshore client to eliminate life-altering injuries by transforming how teams communicate before, during, and after high-risk work. Through coaching, trust-building, and a focus on Life Saving Rules and Actions, we helped crews identify and mitigate serious hazards in real time.
Leaders who cultivate emotional intelligence are better at coaching, resolving conflict, managing stress, and creating engaged, high-performing teams.
CAVU partners with Lamar University
These six coaches embody the spirit of CAVU, bringing their unique backgrounds and expertise to help organizations achieve operational excellence, improve team dynamics, and drive lasting cultural change. Their commitment to fostering growth and resilience is what sets CAVU apart.
The workshop, facilitated by experienced CAVU coaches, served as a vital platform to set clear expectations for the upcoming campaign while emphasizing the paramount importance of safety in all operations.
In this Mini-Course, you will explore the fundamentals of Process Safety, learn about key elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management Standard, understand the importance of developing a Process Safety culture, and delve into risk management techniques such as Bow-Tie Analysis and Operational Risk Management.
We recognize the immense demands and expectations placed on police agencies worldwide. CAVU brings profound leadership and operational experience, addressing the exact challenges leaders face, and delivering immediate, lasting performance enhancements for stronger agencies and safer communities.
RelyOn and CAVU are hosting a virtual lunch and learn to present CAVU's newest offering, the Human Performance Instructor course
How focusing on safety leads to a significant ROI in project performance
How the "blocking and tackling" is critical to the overall mission success
How Continuous Improvement can help individuals and organizations move closer to Perfection
How a former US Cyber Command Force Master Chief mentors younger teams
How investing in leadership training leads to more resilient organizations.
Maximizing leadership effectiveness when working remotely.
How training is not a step to complete, but an ongoing process of reinforcing positive behaviors and mindset
Is traditional well control training enough to prepare today’s crews for tomorrow’s challenges?
Terry Barrett will be presenting at the 2025 Mary Kay O’Connor Safety & Risk Conference on how lessons from military operations can strengthen process safety in high-risk industries.
CAVU International is proud to celebrate CFO Haylee Wiseman’s appointment as a Women in Leadership Advisor Member at The University of Oklahoma. With nearly three decades of global financial leadership and a passion for mentorship, Haylee brings expertise in empowering communications, organizational leadership, and cultural diversity to help shape the next generation of women leaders.
Hazell—a former Royal Air Force squadron commander and Top Gun instructor—shared personal stories from his military aviation career, including a near-death ejection that underscored the life-saving power of simulation-based training. He connected those lessons to the drilling environment, where high pressure, split-second decision-making, and teamwork are just as critical.
CAVU's David Hazell is set to speak at the IADC Well Control Conference ont he topic of “Enhancing Well Control Training through Simulation and Crew Resource Management (CRM)” -- in this presentation David will discuss challenging the status quo of training in high-risk environments—and propose a bold, proven alternative.
CAVU partnered with an offshore client to eliminate life-altering injuries by transforming how teams communicate before, during, and after high-risk work. Through coaching, trust-building, and a focus on Life Saving Rules and Actions, we helped crews identify and mitigate serious hazards in real time.
CAVU, the RelyOn Leadership Academy, is proud to announce our participation in the upcoming International Energy Week (IEW) 2025, held July 15–17 at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak. We’ll be exhibiting alongside our trusted partner, Daya Singa Sdn Bhd, a long-standing leader in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) solutions across the region.
CAVU CEO Dave Burnham brings his leadership and commitment to service to the Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation as the newest member of their Board of Directors.
Welcoming Carlos, Daniel, Brock, and Craig into the CAVU family
At the recent SACS Group's 3rd International Conference on Emergency Response and Business Continuity, CAVU's Mark Metzger covered these crucial aspects of Human Performance under the topic "Best Safety Practices in Wind Energy".
From the icy workover well pad in North Dakota to the drilling rigs in West Texas and everything in between, CAVU Coaches are there to experience it firsthand with our clients -- whether it's a manufacturing line shift turnover brief or climbing 80 meters up with wind technicians.
Announcing the newest addition to our esteemed team - a group of exceptional Safety, Performance, and Leadership Coaches who bring with them an unparalleled wealth of experience and expertise.
Dev brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having served over 30 years in the Royal Malaysian Air Force in various strategic, operational, and tactical roles.
In this blog post, we will delve into the core traits of good leadership, focusing specifically on integrity and honesty. We will explore why these attributes are essential and discuss the potential hazards of neglecting them.
Embracing change requires effective leadership and a strategic approach. David Hazell, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Eastern Hemisphere, and a former Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, recently shared his insights on leading change at the Norwegian Offshore Wind Conference in Oslo.
Leaders who embrace delegation as a critical skill empower their subordinates, create a positive work environment, and cultivate future leaders.