Even though social distancing is no longer the norm, many business aviation schedulers and dispatchers continue to work from home at least part-time. How might that affect their ability to perform these important roles? “With the right person and the right work ethic, [working remotely] can truly enhance productivity and the overall work life balance,” says Schweizer Engineering’s Jen Perez. “When I first moved to working remote, my productivity actually went up. I was able to take on more tasks because I had less distractions.”
In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
Diane Bassetti, flight coordinator at Nationwide
Kody Bjork, flight support manager for Clay Lacy Aviation
Jen Perez, senior corporate aircraft scheduler for Schweitzer Engineering
The NBAA Flight Plan podcast, which ran from 2009 to 2025, provided an overview of important developments affecting NBAA members, and the association’s work to advocate for their interest. The archive of past episodes will remain available for your enjoyment. Please note that no new episodes will be released.
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