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Look Before You Leap, or Vice Versa?

Imagine hearing: “I want to earn a million dollars a year flying a G650 with a tight-knit crew, travel to the most exotic destinations in the world, and work only

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 9, 2018

10 Ways to Show Appreciation and Create a “Stickier” Workplace

With the holidays so quickly approaching, it’s a great time to show our appreciation for those who support us throughout the year.Whether it’s our staff, vendors, industry colleagues, bosses, travelers,

posted by Sheryl Barden on August 20, 2018

Hangar-Hopping: Is the Grass Really Greener?

We’ve all heard the phrase, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.”And it applies to some recent conversations I’ve had with both pilots and maintenance

posted by Jennifer Pickerel 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

posted by Sheryl Barden on March 12, 2018

The High Cost of Pilot Turnover

Lately, a lot of us are talking about aviation retention strategies—especially with the critical shortage of qualified talent.So, the question is: why should an aviation director take heed?For starters, most

posted by Jill Henning on March 12, 2018

Is there a Ceiling in Business Aviation?

Do you think there’s a ceiling in business aviation?Meaning, if you’re a corporate pilot or maintenance technician, is there a limit to your career growth?Unless you’re waiting for your boss

posted by Jill Henning on January 22, 2018

Hiring for Diversity in Business Aviation

In December 2017, I participated in NBAA’s Workforce Summit and was recently quoted in NBAA’s Jan/Feb issue of the Business Aviation Insider. In the article, “Expand Your Talent Base Through

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on November 13, 2017

SURVEY: The Business Aviation Maintenance Shortage

Are we in the midst of a business aviation maintenance shortage?The answer is a resounding “yes,” according to 89 percent of business aviation maintenance leaders surveyed by Aviation Personnel International

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 10, 2017

Pilot Shortage: How We Got Here & What’s Next

Since publishing my pilot compensation blog, Aviation Personnel International (API) has been flooded with phone calls and emails. Rightfully so, business aviation leaders and their HR partners (or aircraft owners)

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on June 8, 2017

How to Mine for Aviation Talent

The subject of mining for aviation talent was a lively topic during a discussion I recently had with a group of business aviation maintenance leaders.And just what does it mean

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