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

Podcast Episode
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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