If you lead a small flight department, I see you. You’re working long hours, wearing too many hats, and holding the operation together with sheer grit. Maybe your team is just two or three people. Maybe you’re also the scheduler, the safety officer, and the HR department. You do it because you care and because you’re proud of the work. But I also know it can come at a cost.
The Reality Behind the Flight
From the outside, it might look like you have downtime between trips. But we both know that “downtime” usually means being on call. You’re either waiting for a mission or watching your calendar fill and refill. That pressure adds up.
Sheryl Barden, CAM, is CEO of Aviation Personnel International, the longest-running recruiting and HR consulting firm dedicated to business aviation. A recognized thought leader on workforce and leadership issues, she is an NBAA CAM Fellow, past member of NBAA’s board of directors and advisory council, and recipient of NBAA’s John P. “Jack” Doswell Award for lifetime achievement and service to business aviation.
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