Christine Wetherell joins the recruitment firm as a bizav Candidate Services Manager   San Francisco, CA – April 9, 2024 – Aviation Personnel International (apiaviation.com), a leading business aviation recruitment firm and authority on workforce issues in the industry, is pleased to welcome Christine Wetherell to its team as the firm’s bizav Candidate Services Manager. […] The post Lifelong Pilot Joins API to Lead Bizav Candidate Program appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

In the latest NBAA Flight Plan podcast, API’s Jennifer Pickerel talks with Rob Finfrock and a panel about the benefits of working with HR to educate them on the flight department. Specifically as it relates to the investment it takes to enter the aviation industry, the workplace culture, compensation, duty days and the shortage of […] The post Podcast: Working With HR to Retain Aviation Professionals appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

Many business aircraft operators are embracing stronger family-friendly policies as a valuable recruiting tool that supports better employee work-life balance, especially among younger professionals. Family-friendly policies extend beyond maternity leave to include a wide spectrum of scenarios that allow employees time, if needed, to care for ailing parents or a sibling – or even to […] The post Family-Friendly Policies in Business Aviation appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

This article about sustainable pilot salaries originally appeared on NBAA.org. Sustainable Pilot Salaries It’s no secret that the past few years have seen unprecedented growth in business aircraft flight hours, sales and pilot hiring – which is great for the industry as a whole. But, unless you’re a pilot, you may not know that the […] The post A Stabilized Approach to Sustainable Pilot Salaries appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

Kerry Lynch’s following article about “workforce woes” and the related business aviation talent shortage originally appeared in Aviation International News. View here. The personnel shortage is particularly acute for business aviation MROs, with airlines and other industries offering mechanics attractive incentives. When it comes to describing the workforce situation, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) president […] The post AIN: Industry Sees Little Sign of Easing on Workforce Woes appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

This article about the power of levity originally appeared in Aviation International News. Thanks to a recent team photoshoot, I’ve come to realize the immense power of infusing fun into the workplace. Sure, it’s easy to get caught up in the seriousness of business. Especially in business aviation, where safety, precision, and compliance are paramount. […] The post AINsight: The Power of Levity appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

SAN FRANCISCO – February 23, 2024 – Aviation Personnel International (APIaviation.com) celebrates the career of Debbi Laux, a distinguished leader in the business aviation industry, as she embarks on retirement on February 29th. Sheryl A. Barden, President and CEO of API, extends heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for Debbi’s remarkable contributions throughout her career. With an […] The post API Celebrates Career of Debbi Laux, Distinguished Leader in Business Aviation appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

On February 5, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recognized API’s President and CEO Sheryl A. Barden as a CAM Fellow, along with 18 other certified aviation managers (CAMs) The CAM Fellow Program pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a substantial and ongoing commitment to the business aviation industry and the CAM program’s […] The post API’s CEO, Sheryl A. Barden, Honored as NBAA CAM Fellow appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

Pay is important, but when it comes to landing and retaining qualified business aviation professionals, experts point out that culture is imperative. It’s a topic directly tied to the industry’s future. The workforce landscape in the coming years will be challenging, according to statistics. A 2023 report by CAE projects 32,000 new business aircraft pilots […] The post A Healthy Workplace Culture Can Attract, Maintain Talent appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more

Certifications and volunteering make you stand out for promotions and hiring Ready to soar to new heights in your career? Let’s explore a topic that holds the key to unlocking your full potential: professional development. In business aviation, it’s easy to get lost in our specialized areas of expertise. But what if we could break […] The post AINsight: Elevate Your Bizav Career with Professional Development appeared first on Aviation Personnel International ..read more