Podcast: YoPro Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Workforce Recruitment and Retention

Jan. 8, 2024

Business aviation’s young professionals (YoPros) are not only establishing their places in the industry; they are also defining its future, and that includes seeking out company cultures that welcome and encourage new perspectives and solutions. “Leadership plays a really important role for me,” noted MySky’s Letwan Sutton. “I like to know that I have tasks to do every day, that there’s a path to grow … And that I have the support of the company to empower me to make decisions.”

In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
  • Emily Cemezar, an intern in a business aviation flight department
  • Achal Patel, a strategist for a business aircraft OEM
  • Letwan Sutton, manager of aviation tax at MySky
  • Melanie Hight Viau, a captain for Part 135 charter company OpenAir

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As the host sponsor of the 2024 Alpha Eta Rho national conference, NBAA had the unique opportunity to introduce students from around the country to business aviation and the numerous opportunities it presents to them for future careers.
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