Workforce recruitment and retention is a high priority for many companies in business aviation. Some organizations and regional groups – including the Western Michigan Business Aviation Association – provide scholarships to support young people who are pursuing careers in aviation, as well as identify candidates for employment early on. Learn more in this week’s NBAA Flight Plan podcast.
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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