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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

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on June 18, 2018

DOM to DOA: Why Part 91 Maintenance Pros Make Great 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,

posted by Sheryl Barden on March 12, 2018

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

posted by Jill Henning on January 22, 2018

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

posted by Sheryl Barden on October 20, 2017

NBAA17: What Happened and How to Prep for NBAA18

Having recently returned from this year’s NBAA-BACE, I’m filled with the enthusiasm and excitement for our industry that I’ve always returned with following these terrific, informative conferences. Personally, it was

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 10, 2017

Pilot Shortage: How We Got Here & What’s Next

Since publishing my pilot compensation blog, Aviation Personnel International (API) has been flooded with phone calls and emails. Rightfully so, business aviation leaders and their HR partners (or aircraft owners)

posted by Sheryl Barden on May 15, 2017

Pilot Compensation is Key to Attraction & Retention

What’s the No. 1 reason Part 91 flight departments are losing their qualified talent? It’s pilot compensation. That’s according to 41 aviation directors who participated in a 2017 survey conducted

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 16, 2016

Creating a “Sticky” Work Culture in a “WIIFM” Environment

Thanks to social media vehicles like LinkedIn, it’s a common occurrence to read about friends and colleagues who’ve just landed a great new job. Or gotten a new job title.

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 11, 2016

How to Use a Recruiter to Gain the Greatest Exposure

If you’re in job-search mode, you may be wondering how to use a recruiter to gain the greatest exposure. There’s no doubt that in some fields—business aviation among them—using a

posted by Sheryl Barden on October 12, 2016

7 Ways to Make the Most of an Industry Event Like NBAA’s BACE

The opportunity to attend industry conferences and conventions like the upcoming NBAA’s BACE is a terrific one. But in order to fully capitalize on the experience, it’s important to be

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