How Aviation Job Seekers Can Stand Out Amid a Talent Shortage

There’s little doubt we’re in the midst of the long anticipated talent shortage. And this shortage applies to nearly all disciplines within aviation—be they in maintenance, pilot, cabin crew or

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-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

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 22, 2016

The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Aviation Professionals

The most popular social media tool for business, LinkedIn is still proving itself a great tool for a variety of reasons—networking being the biggest one. In a sense, LinkedIn is

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.

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.

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

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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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,