Aviation Industry, Janice K. Barden, Sheryl Barden

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 9, 2016

API Turns 45, Barden Reflects on People-related Changes

Since the anniversary of our founding in July, the team at Aviation Personnel International (API) has been marveling at the fact that we’ve been serving the business aviation industry for

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry

posted by Sheryl Barden on August 31, 2016

Creating Alignment with HR: How to Describe the Complexities of BizAv

One of the most difficult tasks of a business aviation hiring manager is attempting to explain the unique complexities of the profession to his/her team—especially to the corporate HR representative,

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Leadership Development

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 15, 2016

Are You Ready to Lead a Flight Department?

Do you find yourself ready to lead a flight department? If so, how do you know that you’ve adequately prepared yourself to be successful? Being able to understand your true

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Hiring Employers, Job Seekers

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 14, 2016

Hiring the Right Business Aviation Professional, Part I

Hiring the most ideal, best-suited business aviation professional is no easy task. It requires merging a great cultural fit with superior skills and an attitude focused upon the organization's success.

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Aviation Industry, Job Seekers, Millennials in Aviation, NBAA Events

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on June 16, 2016

The Future of Aviation, Part II: Resources for Attracting Students and YoPros

Last year, when I attended NBAA’s annual Careers in Business Aviation Day during the convention in Las Vegas, I had one of those proverbial “Aha!” moments. It was truly inspiring.

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Leadership Development

posted by Sheryl Barden on June 14, 2016

The Many “Hats” of a Business Aviation Manager

Are you an aspiring business aviation manager? If so, it’s important to be prepared, and part of that preparation is to understand all of the different “hats” you’ll need to

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Aviation Industry, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Millennials in Aviation

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on May 16, 2016

The Future of Aviation: Part I

During an educational session at NBAA last fall, Seattle-based pilot Mike Rutherford glanced around the room and asked himself, “Where are the 25-35-year-olds?” And, more broadly, “where’s the future of

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Aviation Industry, Job Seekers, Networking, Pilot Shortage

posted by Sheryl Barden on May 13, 2016

The Aviation Talent Shortage is Here and Now

As any keen observer of the aviation industry would likely agree, change is our primary constant. Even in an industry like ours that’s forever in flux, 2016 has a very

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Productivity, Resources, Technology

posted by Sheryl Barden on April 4, 2016

Must-Have Productivity Apps For On-The-Go Aviation Pros

Similar to my last blog on must-have travel apps, I’d like to zero in on a handful of productivity apps that can really help organize work and personal tasks—especially for

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Aviation Industry, Job Seekers

posted by Sheryl Barden on April 4, 2016

Business Aviation Hiring Trends: Part II

As I emphasized in the first of this two-blog series, there’s much to be gained by paying attention to current business aviation hiring trends. And, as I said in that blog,

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