July 17, 2023
Those who work in business aviation seldom have a lot of free time away from their jobs. Nevertheless, it’s important to make time for opportunities that further professional development, as doing so often brings value far exceeding the time spent. “You have ownership of your professional development, no one else does,” notes Caleb Gibson with Textron Aviation. “The company you work for has a vested interest in seeing you succeed, but only you know what your goals will be, and only you can chart the path to reach them.”
In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
- Jessica Belcher, marketing manager for Exclusive Aircraft Sales
- Caleb Gibson, manager for ProOwnership Maintenance at Textron Aviation
- Kenny Mazingo, business development manager at Four Corners Aviation
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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