March 27, 2023
Young professionals (YoPros) working in business aviation continue to shape our industry in many exciting ways. That includes YoPros who’ve chosen careers in aviation maintenance, where they are “bringing in fresh ideas that I think are extremely vital to our career field,” notes Aviation Search Group’s Jay Gallagher. The upcoming 2023 NBAA Maintenance Conference will feature a new session dedicated to supporting and encouraging these young professionals as they advance in their careers.
In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with three members of NBAA’s YoPro Council who will be facilitating the YoPro session at the NBAA Maintenance Conference:
- Jay Gallagher, managing director, Aviation Search Group
- Brett Melcher, aviation maintenance technician, Encompass Health
- Kellie Roby, vice president of safety services, Polaris Aero
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