A director of aviation recently reached out to tell me about the success of her flight department’s internship program. In that discussion, we both agreed that it’s time to shine a light on the tremendous value of internships in the business aviation industry and to encourage more Part 91 flight departments to take advantage of the opportunities they provide.
After all, we agreed, internships can be an essential launchpad for a career in business aviation in that they expose more young talent to our industry and give them a glimpse of what it’s like to work in a corporate flight department; help students gain valuable hands-on work experience and aid them in deciding which career path is right for them; and benefit flight departments by giving individual contributors the ability to hone their project management and leadership skills.
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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