WRITTEN BY Sheryl Barden on October 25, 2021

Pilot Salary Resources: Attract, Retain, Compensate

It’s unfortunate, but the fact is we can’t make a new pilot overnight. And, if we want more pilots to enter the industry, we need to ensure that they’re well-compensated.

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WRITTEN BY Sheryl Barden on October 15, 2021

AINsight: Bizav is Back and Thriving

This article about NBAA-BACE and the fact that bizav is back–in a big way– originally appeared in Aviation International News. View here. Optimistic. Innovative. Inspirational. These are just some of

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WRITTEN BY cgadmin on September 29, 2021

Benefits to a Career Relocation

A career relocation is often a fundamental part of professional growth. Especially in aviation, picking up and moving some distance for a new career opportunity might be one of the

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WRITTEN 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

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WRITTEN BY Jennifer Pickerel on August 11, 2021

The ‘Silver Lining’ When You Don’t Get the Job

I love recruiting. I mean, I really, really love recruiting. I enjoy the opportunity to match aviation professionals with their prospective career advancements. It’s beyond rewarding. Here at API, we

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WRITTEN BY Sheryl Barden on July 24, 2021

Pilot Recruiting? Get in Line!

“Our flight department needs to replace two pilot positions, but I can’t action the requisition until demand picks up.” In the past week, I’ve heard this statement by aviation hiring

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WRITTEN BY Sheryl Barden on July 19, 2021

AINsight: Diversity Hire vs ‘Best Candidate’ Status Quo

This article about whether to go with the 'diversity hire' vs. hire the 'best candidate' appeared in Aviation International News. View here.   A colleague of mine recently heard a story

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WRITTEN BY Jennifer Pickerel on July 19, 2021

Hire for ‘Cultural Add’ vs. ‘Cultural Fit’

For 20 years, HR organizations and aviation recruiters (like API) have been suggesting that companies hire for “cultural fit.” And now—as we reexamine the implications of our words—it’s the perfect

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WRITTEN BY Sheryl Barden on June 21, 2021

AINsight: Hire by Design, Not Default

This guest blog post about how to hire by design (not default) appeared in Aviation International News. View here.   As the U.S. economy opens up, many professionals are looking for a career

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