Business Aviation Has a Caregiving Problem
Amidst a Culture Shift, Business Aviation Must Adopt More Family-Friendly Initiatives

Unlike the seniority-based structure of the airline industry, business aviation pilots are able to move from one company to the next with relative ease. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see competitive incentive perks used as retention tools. From bonuses to tuition reimbursement—even gym memberships—these benefit packages are aimed at recruiting and retaining top talent. In the balancing game of career fulfillment vs. quality-of-life, are these handouts enough to keep business aviation pilots from transferring to the airlines? Or do the airlines hold the winning card? Providing better support for business aviation pilots' caregiver obligations could be an ace in the hole for our industry. And there is a pathway to get there.