Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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After more than three decades of service to the University of North Dakota, Leo Saucedo officially retired in August of 2025. In the days leading up to his final shift, Matt sat down with Leo for a reflective conversation about his journey, the many hats he’s worn at UND, and what’s next in his well-earned retirement.
Originally trained in civil engineering, Leo’s career path has taken him from debugging Fortran code in the early '80s to becoming a cornerstone of the UND Flight Operations team. Over the years, Leo’s impact has been felt across dispatch, facilities, and TSA.
Leo is truly a jack of all trades, and his retirement marks the end of an era for UND Flight Operations. Now officially retired, Leo is enjoying well-deserved time with his four grandkids and family.
🎉 Thank you, Leo, for your dedication, passion, and all the behind-the-scenes work that kept things running.
AeroTalk is the the official podcast of UND Aerospace with new episodes released every Monday! Alongside our host, Matt Opsahl, listeners will explore a range of topics within the field of aerospace. We’ll take you beyond the classroom, talking with alumni, exploring career opportunities in aviation and aerospace, and sharing a few stories along the way. From hands-on tips to industry insights, this podcast is your weekly co-pilot through the ups and downs of life.
👉 Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show! Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode.
UND Aerospace is a world-renowned center for aerospace learning, nationally acclaimed for our achievements in collegiate aviation education, atmospheric research, space studies, and earth system science and policy research. With more than 500 faculty and staff members, 1,800+ students from around the world, and myriad programs and projects, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is setting the pace for the future of flight.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/undaerospace
Facebook: facebook.com/UNDAerospace
Twitter: twitter.com/UNDAerospace?s=20
❗Listen to the FULL episode on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4XBDIY9...
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff7...
After more than three decades of service to the University of North Dakota, Leo Saucedo officially retired in August of 2025. In the days leading up to his final shift, Matt sat down with Leo for a reflective conversation about his journey, the many hats he’s worn at UND, and what’s next in his well-earned retirement.
Originally trained in civil engineering, Leo’s career path has taken him from debugging Fortran code in the early '80s to becoming a cornerstone of the UND Flight Operations team. Over the years, Leo’s impact has been felt across dispatch, facilities, and TSA.
Leo is truly a jack of all trades, and his retirement marks the end of an era for UND Flight Operations. Now officially retired, Leo is enjoying well-deserved time with his four grandkids and family.
🎉 Thank you, Leo, for your dedication, passion, and all the behind-the-scenes work that kept things running.
AeroTalk is the the official podcast of UND Aerospace with new episodes released every Monday! Alongside our host, Matt Opsahl, listeners will explore a range of topics within the field of aerospace. We’ll take you beyond the classroom, talking with alumni, exploring career opportunities in aviation and aerospace, and sharing a few stories along the way. From hands-on tips to industry insights, this podcast is your weekly co-pilot through the ups and downs of life.
👉 Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show! Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode.
UND Aerospace is a world-renowned center for aerospace learning, nationally acclaimed for our achievements in collegiate aviation education, atmospheric research, space studies, and earth system science and policy research. With more than 500 faculty and staff members, 1,800+ students from around the world, and myriad programs and projects, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is setting the pace for the future of flight.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/undaerospace
Facebook: facebook.com/UNDAerospace
Twitter: twitter.com/UNDAerospace?s=20
