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Hire for ‘Cultural Add’ vs. ‘Cultural Fit’

For 20 years, HR organizations and aviation recruiters (like API) have been suggesting that companies hire for “cultural fit.” And now—as we reexamine the implications of our words—it’s the perfect

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on May 21, 2021

Focus on Inclusion, Then Hire for Diversity

These days, we hear a lot about hiring for diversity. After all, it’s a big part of the larger Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) movement—not only in business aviation but

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on April 22, 2021

5 Rules to Block Bias in the Hiring Process

Have you heard of the ABCs of bias? And do you know that there are proven ways to block bias? It’s true. In fact, at the recent NBAA Leadership Conference,

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on February 17, 2021

Middle Managers: Bizav’s ‘Unsung Heroes’

A VP or Aviation Director might get credit as the leader of a flight department. But if you ask me, middle managers oftentimes are the “unsung heroes” of business aviation.After

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posted by Jennifer Pickerel on November 16, 2020

How to Connect During COVID: Why Networking Matters

No matter the industry, most of us tend to find jobs via the strength of our connections.It’s all about relationships. Genuine, true relationships.And building those relationships happens through good, solid,

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on September 28, 2020

Furloughed Airline Pilots: Will They Take Our Bizav Jobs?

On October 1, we expect to see more furloughed airline pilots flocking to business aviation. That’s when the CARES Act funding expires for the commercial aviation sector.That also means that

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on June 29, 2020

Jennifer Pickerel Promoted to Vice President at Aviation Personnel International

SAN FRANCISCO – June 29, 2020 – Sheryl Barden, President and CEO of Aviation Personnel International, the longest-running business aviation recruitment firm, today announced the promotion of Jennifer Pickerel from

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on May 7, 2020

Recruiting a Captain? Don’t Disregard a Chief Pilot

Have you ever been part of a team where the next logical move for a strong contributor was a leadership position? Whether they wanted the role or not?That’s what happened

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on July 29, 2019

Pilot Pay, Benefits & Quality of Life are Keys to Retention

Are pilot pay, benefits and quality of life the keys to retention during the talent shortage?Here at Aviation Personnel International, we happen to think so.After all, business aircraft owners and

posted by Sheryl Barden on June 26, 2019

IAWA GA Forum Recap: Women in Aviation

Just what are the opportunities for women in aviation? And will the pressure around identifying and recruiting great talent ever let up?Those are a few of the questions I wanted