API in the News, Jennifer Pickerel, Mentoring

posted by Jill Henning on June 30, 2023

NBAA Podcast: Reverse Mentorship Benefits

API’s Jennifer Pickerel talks about the benefits of reverse mentoring on the NBAA podcast with host Rob Finfrock. Listen here. Mentorship doesn’t always involve an older or more senior coworker

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AINsight blogs, Aviation Director, Mentoring, Millennials in Aviation, Pilot Shortage, POST STAGING SETUP POST, Sheryl Barden, Succession Planning

posted by Sheryl Barden on August 20, 2021

AINsight – Ab Initio Training: ‘Build It and They Will Come’

This article about developing an ab initio training program for Part 91 flight departments originally appeared in Aviation International News. View here. How can we build our talent pipeline in business aviation?

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

posted by Jill Henning 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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Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Mentoring, Millennials in Aviation, Networking, Pilot Shortage

posted by Jill Henning on February 18, 2019

Grassroots Education: Answering the Call

A key message I just heard at the NBAA Leadership Conference was about the value of reaching out to talented young people. The goal being to educate them and pique

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Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Hiring Employers, Mentoring, Productivity, Retention

posted by Jill Henning on July 16, 2018

Success Penalty: Myth or Realty?

At a recent Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA) conference, a retention-related topic called the “success penalty" arose. Admittedly, I’d never heard that phrase, but once one of the panelists began

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Aviation Maintenance, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Succession Planning

posted by Jill Henning on June 18, 2018

DOM to DOA: Why Maintenance Pros Make Great Flight Dept. Leaders

Moving from the role of Director of Maintenance (DOM) to Director of Aviation (DOA) might be atypical for certain corporate flight departments. However, as recruiters and advisors to business aviation,

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Chief Pilot, Mentoring, Millennials in Aviation, Succession Planning

posted by Jill Henning on May 14, 2018

Buddy to Boss: Successfully Transition to Leadership

If you’ve ever been promoted from within your flight department, chances are you’ve experienced moving from someone’s “buddy” to someone’s “boss.”Suddenly being the leader of one or more of your

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