Leadership Development Archives - Aviation Personnel International

Lessons from Legends: Wisdom from Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Honorees

As an aviation recruiter, I spend the majority of my day helping people take the next great step in their careers. I love facilitating the joyful celebration of embarking on

posted by Jill Henning on April 6, 2025

Aviation Personnel International Launches API WorkWell™ to Improve Organizational Health and Wellness

SAVANNAH, GA – April 7, 2025 – Addressing workplace culture, leadership alignment and communication is critical to solving business aviation’s number one workforce issue: retention. Recognizing this need, Aviation Personnel

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on April 5, 2025

Leading the Way to Workplace Wellness

We’ve all heard the saying: Employees don't leave companies; they leave managers. So if employee retention is aviation's biggest workforce issue, leadership development must become the highest priority.Yet, many leaders

posted by Ben Janaitis on February 24, 2025

On Making a Mid-Career Change

Just over a year ago, I made a major mid-career change—I stepped away from the hangar and put my tools down for the last time. After years of performing hands-on

posted by Sheryl Barden on December 10, 2024

10 Ways to Prepare for your Annual Performance Review

The end of the year is here, and that means it’s time for your annual performance review. Maybe HR has an online template ready for you. Or perhaps your Director

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on November 18, 2024

Generations in Conversation: Building Bridges in Business Aviation

l-r: Jennifer Pickerel, Marty Grier, Cullen Gahagan, Brandon NeSmith and Emma RasmussenAs I stepped onto the stage at the Bombardier Safety Standdown, I felt both excitement and responsibility. My panel,

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on October 30, 2024

The Key to Retention: Culture, Compensation or Quality of Life?

The room was buzzing with energy at NBAA-BACE as we dove into one of the toughest challenges flight departments face—keeping top talent. The stakes are high and it’s a balancing

posted by cgadmin on September 27, 2024

Developing Leaders to Build Better Flight Operations

Developing leaders can make all the difference. But too often, flight operations leadership is stagnant or underperforming. Without effective leadership, morale can deteriorate, and operational performance can suffer – and

posted by Christine Wetherell on June 20, 2024

Navigating Your Business Aviation Job Search: A Guide for Newcomers

Are you new to a business aviation job search? It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to begin. Many of our candidates say they feel like a

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AINsight blogs, Leadership Development

posted by Sheryl Barden on February 19, 2024

AINsight: Elevate Your Bizav Career with Professional Development

Certifications and volunteering make you stand out for promotions and hiring Ready to soar to new heights in your career? Let’s explore a topic that holds the key to unlocking