Aviation Industry

posted by Sheryl Barden on October 12, 2015

Managing the Customer Demand for BizAv Inflight Connectivity

The speed at which new information and communication technology is emerging in the business aviation industry is mind-boggling, and the advantages it offers are irresistible. Inflight and otherwise, the information

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Resumes & Cover Letters

posted by Sheryl Barden on October 9, 2015

How to Format a Resume Aviation Recruiters will Notice

It’s often been said that you only have one chance to make a first impression and, when applying for a job, your resume is that first impression. Think of it

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Aviation Director, Hiring Employers

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 2, 2015

Why a “Cultural Fit” is Important to Corporate Aviation Directors and Their New Hires

One of the “grayest” and most frequently overlooked aspects of the hiring process is finding a good “cultural fit” between a prospective new hire and the members of the corporate

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Hiring Employers

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 16, 2015

When and Why to Consider Internal Candidates During the Hiring Process

HR recruiters and business aviation hiring managers frequently contact us at Aviation Personnel International (API) to conduct an external candidate search on their behalf. They often do so because they

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Aviation Industry

posted by Sheryl Barden on June 8, 2015

Aviation Advocacy: When Many Speak as One

I’ve never been a political person. However, due to the exposure I’ve had seeing what National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is doing and the issues out there facing us, the

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Hiring Employers

posted by Sheryl Barden on June 8, 2015

The Value of Using a Hiring Scorecard in Aviation Interviews

What is a hiring scorecard? And how can you create one to bring value to your aviation interview process? A Hiring Scorecard Lets You be Objective Essentially, a hiring scorecard

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Aviation Industry, Aviation Maintenance, NBAA Events

posted by Sheryl Barden on May 26, 2015

2015 NBAA Maintenance Management Conference Recap

The value of investing time, effort and dollars was brought home to us in a big way. That's why I wanted to review our participation in the 2015 NBAA Maintenance

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Aviation Maintenance, Job Seekers

posted by Sheryl Barden on May 6, 2015

Business Aviation Maintenance Career Advancement Strategies

In business aviation, the maintenance organization is a cornerstone of the operation. That’s why, in part II of API’s aviation maintenance, I’m sharing even more insights from my conversations with

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Aviation Industry

posted by Sheryl Barden on April 12, 2015

Seven Qualities for Building a Solid Aviation Maintenance Staff

Looking to build a solution aviation maintenance staff? Whether you’re an aviation maintenance manager looking to create a strong, smoothly functioning team or an up-and-coming technical professional seeking to become

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Chief Pilot, Job Seekers

posted by Sheryl Barden on April 3, 2015

From Good to Great, Part II: Finance and Metrics for Chief Pilots

In our first post in this three-part series about chief pilots, co-author Jim Lara and I shared the four key leadership traits required of a great chief pilot. Next, we’re

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