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, Jennifer Pickerel, Leadership Development, Succession Planning

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on February 17, 2021

Middle Managers: Bizav’s ‘Unsung Heroes’

A VP or Aviation Director might get credit as the leader of a flight department. But if you ask me, middle managers oftentimes are the “unsung heroes” of business aviation.After

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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, 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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Aviation Director, Compensation, Hiring Employers, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Succession Planning

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

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Aviation Director, Aviation Maintenance, Compensation, Hiring Employers, Job Seekers, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden, Succession Planning

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

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API Recruiting Tips, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden, Succession Planning

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)

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Leadership Development, Retention, Succession Planning

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on May 15, 2017

6 Steps to Planning for your Successor

Last year, API’s Sheryl Barden published an insightful, 8-step guide on the importance of planning for your successor.Its aim was to get the ball rolling so you can begin a

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