API Recruiting Tips, Christine Wetherell, Job Seekers, Retention, Work/Life Balance, Workplace Culture

posted by Christine Wetherell on May 20, 2026

Hangar-Hopping: Is the Grass Really Greener?

We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is greener on the other side.” But after enough years in business aviation, most of us learn that isn’t always the case. Sometimes

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Aviation Maintenance, Ben Janaitis, Leadership Development, Work/Life Balance

posted by Ben Janaitis on February 24, 2025

On Making a Mid-Career Change

Just over a year ago, I made a major mid-career change—I stepped away from the hangar and put my tools down for the last time. After years of performing hands-on

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Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Compensation, Hiring Employers, Jennifer Pickerel, Leadership Development, Retention, Work/Life Balance, Workplace Culture

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on October 30, 2024

The Key to Retention: Culture, Compensation or Quality of Life?

The room was buzzing with energy at NBAA-BACE as we dove into one of the toughest challenges flight departments face—keeping top talent. The stakes are high and it’s a balancing

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AINsight blogs, API in the News, Aviation Director, Aviation Industry, Compensation, Hiring Employers, Pilot Shortage, Retention, Sheryl Barden, Work/Life Balance, Workplace Culture

posted by Sheryl Barden on July 19, 2024

AINsight: The Real Costs of Corporate Pilot Turnover and Not Addressing Retention

Addressing Corporate Pilot Turnover: Replacing a senior G650 captain could cost up to $700,000 during their first year. Imagine you’re the leader of a Part 91 flight department. Your team

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AINsight blogs, Sheryl Barden, Work/Life Balance

posted by Jill Henning on June 21, 2024

AINsight: Sharpen the Axe

The phrase “sharpen the axe” reminds us of Abraham Lincoln’s famous words: “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six hours sharpening my

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