posted by Sheryl Barden on June 20, 2025

If you lead a small flight department, I see you. You’re working long hours, wearing too many hats, and holding the operation together with sheer grit. Maybe your team is

posted by Sheryl Barden on May 30, 2025

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: business aviation isn’t about airplanes—it’s about people. And we’re fortunate to have some of the most remarkable people in

posted by Sheryl Barden on March 27, 2025

Stepping into the American Airpower Museum on March 15 was inspiring. It was more than an event—it was a powerful gathering of trailblazing women in aviation for the launch of

posted by Sheryl Barden on January 23, 2025

In this AINsight column, originally published in Aviation International News, Sheryl A. Barden highlights why emotional intelligence and managerial courage are essential for aviation leaders to build a culture where

posted by Sheryl Barden on December 16, 2024

The end of the year feels like the closing chapter of a story. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the past and plan your future. Yet, the process of

posted by Sheryl Barden on December 10, 2024

The end of the year is here, and that means it’s time for your annual performance review. Maybe HR has an online template ready for you. Or perhaps your Director

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 18, 2024

(l-r) Sheryl Barden, Andrew “A.J.” Cosgrove, Cobi Lane, Bill Hart, and Ed Chitren discuss how corporate flight departments can attract and retain maintenance technicians. At NBAA-BACE last month, I was

posted by Sheryl Barden on October 18, 2024

One-fourth of the topics at the aviation convention will be workforce sessions Next week, the business aviation community will gather in Las Vegas for the industry’s largest event—NBAA-BACE. As usual,

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 20, 2024

This article about bringing business travel management under one roof originally appeared in Aviation International News. Having spent nearly 25 years in business aviation, it’s heartbreaking to see flight departments

posted by Sheryl Barden on August 16, 2024

Is the bizav pilot shortage over? The short answer is no. We might be catching our breath and experiencing a little relief right now, but the underlying issues remain. What