AINsight: Light at the End of ‘Proficiency’ Tunnel

This week, we watched the first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine depart via air from Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was amazing—and gratifying—to witness aviation play such a big role. The culmination

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 20, 2020

AINsight: Making the ‘Handshake Connection’

The investment mogul Warren Buffett once asked, “Ever give a firm handshake over a speakerphone?” This quote from a decade-old “No Plane, No Gain” initiative has stayed with me because

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posted by Sheryl Barden on October 16, 2020

AINsight: Getting Back to Business Amid COVID

Last weekend, I asked my friend Elena, the proprietress of two of San Francisco’s busiest restaurants, how the return to dining was going. She laughed and said, “There are three

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 28, 2020

AINsight: Is the Pilot Shortage Over?

"Is the Pilot Shortage Over?" is an AINsight blog originally published for Aviation International News on September 18, 2020. “Well, that fixes the pilot shortage.” This has been the

posted by Sheryl Barden on February 17, 2020

Employee Onboarding: Engage New Hires from the Get-go

Does your flight department participate in an “employee onboarding” program? A way to assimilate a new hire into your aviation organization? If not, I highly recommend nominating someone to take

posted by Sheryl Barden on January 16, 2020

Your Personal and Professional Annual Report

Completing an annual report is a terrific exercise to help finish the year strong. Not only will it enable you to reflect on what you’ve accomplished over the past 12

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 4, 2019

Benefits as Retention Tools in Bizav

Employers are using benefits and incentives as creative retention tools to hold on to business aviation professionals. As some business aircraft pilots continue to pursue what they believe to be

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

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

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