Aviation Director, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 25, 2019

Develop Aviation Professionals to Stay (Not Leave)

Not long ago, I participated in a conference panel session, discussing ways to develop aviation professionals as a “retention tool.”In particular, we shared ways to enhance people’s skills and abilities

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Aviation Director, Hiring Employers, Leadership Development, Offboarding, Onboarding, Retention, Succession Planning

posted by Sheryl Barden on August 28, 2019

Offboarding Employees the Right Way

In the past, we've talked about the onboarding process. That is, when a flight department integrates its new hires via a set of processes and training programs. But what happens

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Chief Pilot, Compensation, Hiring Employers, Jennifer Pickerel, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden

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

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API Recruiting Tips, Hiring Employers, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Millennials in Aviation, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 26, 2019

JETNET iQ Summit Key Takeaways

It was quite an honor to be invited to be a panelist at the 9th Annual JETNET iQ Summit* in New York.It was my first time attending, but it won’t

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Industry, Jennifer Pickerel, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Networking, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden, Women in Aviation

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

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API in the News, API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Industry, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Millennials in Aviation, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden

posted by Sheryl Barden on June 26, 2019

Bill Garvey’s “Fast Five” with API’s Sheryl Barden

Earlier this year, I (Sheryl Barden) had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bill Garvey, the Editor of “Business & Commercial Aviation,” one of the industry’s premier trade publications.In every

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Jennifer Pickerel, Leadership Development

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on April 11, 2019

How Sports Training & Discipline Impact Professional Success

Five months ago, my longtime friend and API colleague wanted to try and test what her body was capable of. Jennifer Pickerel told me it had been too long since

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Aviation Industry, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Mentoring, NBAA Events, Networking, Resources

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on March 18, 2019

Networking your Local Network

It’s unfortunate, but I often hear from aviation pros who suddenly find themselves in an unplanned career transition. Life was great, and things were “status quo.” But then an aircraft

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Leadership Development, NBAA Events, Pilot Shortage, Productivity, Sheryl Barden

posted by Sheryl Barden on February 18, 2019

Striking a Work/Life Balance for Schedulers & Dispatchers

In the fast-moving world of business aviation, “duty calls” at all hours of the day and night. Especially for Schedulers and Dispatchers.When does a global 24/7 operation stop? When does

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Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Productivity

posted by Sheryl Barden on January 22, 2019

Why “Bucket List” is Out and “Life List” is In

As we begin a new year and make our annual resolutions, many of us talk about updating our personal and professional goals. In fact, last year around this time we

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