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Tell Your Story: 9 Resume Writing Tips from a Business Aviation Recruiter
There’s no way we can ever overemphasize how important a properly written resume is to anyone’s job search. How your aviation resume reads—the story it tells about you and your […]
Read more…The Millennials are Coming: How to Identify, Attract and Retain the “Next-Gen” of Bizav Professionals
The competition for trained aviation talent gets tougher every day, and the importance of attracting and developing the Next-Generation of business aviation professionals can’t be overstated. After all, these “Millennials” are individuals who—like the baby boomers before them—will one day lead the workforce in the U.S. and other countries. That’s why, on November 17, at the upcoming NBAA2015 conference in Las Vegas, I will be moderating a panel discussion entitled “Attract and Retain Next-Gen Talent in Business Aviation.” It will be focused precisely on what everyone in the business aviation industry can […]
Read more…NBAA14 Recap: Creating the Next-Gen Workforce in Business Aviation
Just last month at NBAA14, I was honored to moderate the interactive “think tank” educational session entitled, “Creating Business Aviation’s Next Generation Workforce.” Our mission is an ongoing one–to make everyone […]
Read more…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 technology […]
Read more…How Strategic Goal-Setting Can Boost Your Life and Career
‘Tis the season for New Year resolutions! Yet why is “goal-setting” one of our least favorite personal progress activities? Whether or not we care to admit it to ourselves, nearly […]
Read more…Preparing Yourself for the All-Important Job Interview
For this, my “debut” blog for my brand-new employer, Aviation Personnel International, the topic of interviewing tips and tricks is quite fitting. Being the “new kid on the block” has its […]
Read more…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 […]
Read more…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 feel […]
Read more…How Social Media can Help and Hurt Aviation Candidates
Aviation hiring managers responsible for recruiting top talent for their flight departments have a tremendous responsibility foisted upon them. Social media is playing a more critical role in the process […]
Read more…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 […]
Read more…The Value of Using Hiring Scorecards in Aviation Interviews
Last month, API’s Sheryl Barden and I presented a workshop on job hiring strategies at an NBAA conference in Portland, OR. As we got underway, we were somewhat surprised to […]
Read more…API’s Recap of the 2015 NBAA Maintenance Management Conference
The value of investing time, effort and—yes—dollars in industry leadership conferences was brought home to us in a big way as we sat down recently to review our participation in […]
Read more…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 […]
Read more…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 […]
Read more…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 […]
Read more…Business Networking 101, Part I: It’s Not Just About Who You Know
When it comes to business networking, some say that it’s all about “who you know.” But I respectfully disagree. Contrary to some people’s beliefs, good networking isn’t necessarily about who knows […]
Read more…How to Implement an Effective Onboarding Program
Have you ever taken the time to talk to your human resources contact to learn what your annual turnover rate is? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost […]
Read more…The “Upside” to Downsizing
“Workplace transition”—which is often a softer term for layoffs or downsizings—is never easy, especially when it stems from actions that occur beyond our control. In business aviation, these “transitions” usually […]
Read more…Cost of a Bad Hire: It’s More Than Skills and Experience
“HIRE STANDARDS” Aviation departments often operate with a lean staff, so when an employee retires, is terminated, or leaves, there may be a rush to fill that position. To avoid the most […]
Read more…How to Improve Your Career While You’re Employed
So you’ve landed that job you were looking for . . . congratulations! Now that you’re gainfully employed, it’s actually the best time to make sure that you’re taking some […]
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