Jennifer Pickerel, Author at Aviation Personnel International

Recruiting a Captain? Don’t Disregard a Chief Pilot

Have you ever been part of a team where the next logical move for a strong contributor was a leadership position? Whether they wanted the role or not?That’s what happened

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on July 29, 2019

Pilot Pay, Benefits & Quality of Life are Keys to Retention

Are pilot pay, benefits and quality of life the keys to retention during the talent shortage?Here at Aviation Personnel International, we happen to think so.After all, business aircraft owners and

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on April 11, 2019

How Sports Training & Discipline Impact Professional Success

Five months ago, my longtime friend and API colleague wanted to try and test what her body was capable of. Jennifer Pickerel told me it had been too long since

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on November 13, 2017

SURVEY: The Business Aviation Maintenance Shortage

Are we in the midst of a business aviation maintenance shortage?The answer is a resounding “yes,” according to 89 percent of business aviation maintenance leaders surveyed by Aviation Personnel International

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on September 6, 2017

How Efficient is Your Aviation Recruiting Process?

At a recent aviation industry golf tournament in Minnesota, someone asked me a great question.“Jennifer, how long should it really take us to complete the aviation recruiting process?” he asked.

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on June 8, 2017

How to Mine for Aviation Talent

The subject of mining for aviation talent was a lively topic during a discussion I recently had with a group of business aviation maintenance leaders.And just what does it mean

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on May 15, 2017

6 Steps to Planning for your Successor

Last year, API’s Sheryl Barden published an insightful, 8-step guide on the importance of planning for your successor.Its aim was to get the ball rolling so you can begin a

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on March 4, 2017

How Aviation Job Seekers Can Stand Out Amid a Talent Shortage

There’s little doubt we’re in the midst of the long anticipated talent shortage. And this shortage applies to nearly all disciplines within aviation—be they in maintenance, pilot, cabin crew or

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API Recruiting Tips, Hiring Employers

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on December 12, 2016

5 Not-to-be-Missed TED Talks for Aviation Job Seekers & Hiring Managers

By now, everyone has heard of “TED Talks,” right? If not, then a little background: TED—short for Technology, Entertainment and Design—is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas.TED Talks are usually

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on June 16, 2016

The Future of Aviation, Part II: Resources for Attracting Students and YoPros

Last year, when I attended NBAA’s annual Careers in Business Aviation Day during the convention in Las Vegas, I had one of those proverbial “Aha!” moments. It was truly inspiring.