In anticipation of writing this column, I often find myself pondering the challenges that face our industry. Last month, I shared with you my concerns about the dwindling pilot pipeline—a topic that truly keeps me awake at night. But as I sat with my thoughts, I couldn't help but wonder: when it comes to people-related issues, what is it that keeps flight department leaders up at night?
Curiosity led me to reach out to some of my esteemed colleagues (many of whom are clients) with a short survey, and the responses were eye-opening. Overwhelmingly, the workforce issue that plagues their minds is retention.
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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