This week, we watched the first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine depart via air from Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was amazing—and gratifying—to witness aviation play such a big role. The culmination of that flight with the vaccines had to involve the cooperation and coordination of countless organizations. I can only imagine the sense of pride experienced by everyone involved, along with the crew members on board of the historic mission.
Needless to say, the delivery of the vaccine is an incredible milestone in what has been a perilously challenging year. Personally, I can barely wait for my turn in the vaccination line. It can’t come fast enough. But we all have to be mindful that once we’re vaccinated, things will not immediately revert to the status quo.
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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