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Grassroots Education: Answering the Call
A key message I just heard at the NBAA Leadership Conference was about the value of reaching out to talented young people. The goal being to educate them and pique […]
Read more…Why “Bucket List” is Out and “Life List” is In
As we begin a new year and make our annual resolutions, many of us talk about updating our personal and professional goals. In fact, last year around this time we […]
Read more…Corporate Aviation vs. Airlines: Two Pilots Weigh In
In two recent blogs, my colleague, Jenny Showalter, and I turned our attention to “job-jumping” in aviation. Jenny’s blog, Look Before You Leap, urged pilots and others who are seeking […]
Read more…Pilot Shortage Is Real And Worrisome Long-Term, Recruiter Barden Says
I was in a deep leather chair on the fourth floor of the University Club on San Francisco’s Nob Hill viewing a downtown obscured in a smoke haze generated by […]
Read more…Look Before You Leap, or Vice Versa?
Imagine hearing: “I want to earn a million dollars a year flying a G650 with a tight-knit crew, travel to the most exotic destinations in the world, and work only […]
Read more…10 Ways to Show Appreciation and Create a “Stickier” Workplace
With the holidays so quickly approaching, it’s a great time to show our appreciation for those who support us throughout the year. Whether it’s our staff, vendors, industry colleagues, bosses, travelers, […]
Read more…API Salutes the NBAA YoPro Staff
There’s no better time for young people in business aviation. And much of the momentum has to do with the work of two NBAA staffers: Sierra Grimes and Brian Koester. In […]
Read more…What You Say Counts
Say what you mean and mean what you say… We all know the adage, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it,” which is true more often than not. […]
Read more…How to Write a Trip Report & Recap Your Company’s Investment
Before heading to your next aviation conference, you might want to consider how you’ll recap the event with a trip report. A trip report is a communication document addressed to your […]
Read more…BizAv Workforce Shortage: Do We Need a Paradigm Change?
This past August, I was invited to participate at NBAA’s second annual Workforce Summit held in Washington DC. The goal of the Summit was to discuss strategies that industry stakeholders […]
Read more…Hangar-Hopping: Is the Grass Really Greener?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” And it applies to some recent conversations I’ve had with both pilots and maintenance […]
Read more…What Baseball Can Teach Us About Aviation Talent Management
I’m a baseball mom. And this summer, I’ve been a traveling baseball mom. I’ve been watching Peter (my soon-to-be high school senior) pitch in his competitive summer league. The experience got […]
Read more…Success Penalty: Myth or Realty?
At a recent Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA) conference, a retention-related topic called the “success penalty” arose. Admittedly, I’d never heard that phrase, but once one of the panelists began […]
Read more…Aviation ‘Pride’ Takes on a Welcome New Meaning
Each June, since moving to San Francisco 20+ years ago, I witness the city display the rainbow colors and flags in support of “Pride Month.” And while it’s taken quite a […]
Read more…DOM to DOA: Why Maintenance Pros Make Great Flight Dept. Leaders
Moving from the role of Director of Maintenance (DOM) to Director of Aviation (DOA) might be atypical for certain corporate flight departments. However, as recruiters and advisors to business aviation, here […]
Read more…Buddy to Boss: Successfully Transition to Leadership
If you’ve ever been promoted from within your flight department, chances are you’ve experienced moving from someone’s “buddy” to someone’s “boss.” Suddenly being the leader of one or more of your […]
Read more…Get Creative! Why Typical Retention Bonuses Don’t Work
The business aviation industry is abuzz about compensation and its relationship to the pilot shortage, and one thing we can be certain of is that this issue is not going […]
Read more…The High Cost of Pilot Turnover
Lately, a lot of us are talking about aviation retention strategies—especially with the critical shortage of qualified talent. So, the question is: why should an aviation director take heed? For starters, most […]
Read more…Is there a Ceiling in Business Aviation?
Do you think there’s a ceiling in business aviation? Meaning, if you’re a corporate pilot or maintenance technician, is there a limit to your career growth? Unless you’re waiting for your boss […]
Read more…Hiring for Diversity in Business Aviation
In December 2017, I participated in NBAA’s Workforce Summit and was recently quoted in NBAA’s Jan/Feb issue of the Business Aviation Insider. In the article, “Expand Your Talent Base Through […]
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