Employer Testimonials

"The Harris Corporation Flight Department has consulted with Aviation Personnel International for its pilot staffing needs for over 20 years.  We have exclusively hired API candidates to fill all of our pilot positions.  Their careful matching of candidate-to-employer has only one drawback:  it makes for a very difficult decision.  In our last round of hiring I found myself deciding between 4 candidates, all of whom could be considered "finalists" and any of whom would have been a fine fit here at Harris.  I cannot foresee filling a future pilot vacancy any other way."

Marvin Deprez: Director of Aviation Harris Corporation

"Sheryl Barden and her team at Aviation Personnel International have an unmatched and in-depth knowledge of the industry and have withstood the test of time as they continually present 'top of the class' candidates. They have a deep knowledge of the business and maintain exceptional client relations by making sure that  the fit is right for both the individual and our company regardless of the complexity of the search or the length of time that is required. It is a pleasure to work with them. They are smart, intuitive and totally professional."

Carolyn Dursi:  SVP Executive Recruiting, Cablevision

"We greatly appreciate Aviation Personnel International's help finding a Director of Aviation.  They are very well-connected in the business aviation industry, highly professional and produced a slate of high-quality candidates within the requested timeframe.  API took the time to understand our needs and, most importantly, the candidate fit with our corporate culture.  We are very pleased with the results." 

"It is easy to commit a human resource 'toe stub' when hiring leaders from outside our Aviation Center. Twice, in the last six years, API has enabled us to hire individuals that are 'home run' employees. I believe that we would have never secured these industry leaders if we had been advertising on the open market."

Candidate Testimonials 

"If anyone still thinks all aviation job placements are the same let me disavow them of the thought right now. Opportunities at this level of aviation are about fit and the best way to match candidates with the proper position is with an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of each; an area where API absolutely shines! The process is a bit more involved and might take a little longer but the results are definitely worth it.  At every step of the process I was kept informed of the progress and was given plenty of "heads-up" time to prepare for the next potential steps.  I have been placed in the perfect job for me at this stage in my career.  I am very grateful to API."

Joe McLaughlin: Director of Aviation, Advance Auto Parts

"Calling API was the most important step I took after my retirement from the Air Force. API provided outstanding service that allowed me to highlight and market my skills in order to land my dream job with a world-class corporate aviation department."

Armando Visitacion: Flight Technician, Amgen

"As I planned my transition from the military to civilian life, I realized that I didn't know anyone in the corporate aviation industry. API facilitated this transition by matching my experience and expectations with their clients' needs that resulted in the perfect career opportunity for me."

Scott Moore: Chief Pilot, Luckstone Corporation

Outplacement Testimonials 

"The current environment, both across the economy and within corporate aviation, has made for some very challenging times for a multitude of aviation professionals. Exceptionally talented people have been placed in exceptionally difficult career situations. As our organization faced its impending closure, we looked to API to act as the helping and guiding hand for our members during their transition. API was ready immediately to step in and provide the advice these individuals needed as they faced the challenge of redirecting their careers in daunting times. It is hard to put a price tag on that, but as a leader who was responsible for those people, I can tell you that API's assistance, both in the early days and over the course of several months, was invaluable."

Bruce Dunton, Chief Pilot Zeno Air

"I was very fortunate to hear about API when I was asked to close down our aviation department. I am a big supporter of outplacement services for people impacted by downsizings and was worried about using an organization that might not have any experience or knowledge of this specific industry. Thankfully I was introduced to the team from API and from that moment on my concerns were banished. This is an organization that thoroughly knows their industry, the marketplace and the intricacies of the outplacement arena. A perfect combination!"

Ruth Ross - VP HR, Wells Fargo Bank