Podcast: YoPros Share Proven Strategies to Invest in Your Success

April 7, 2025

Professional development plays a crucial role in advancing a career in business aviation, but it can be difficult for the industry’s young professionals (YoPros) to find the time – and finances – to pursue opportunities for growth. However, there are many paths that can yield a valuable “return on you” that are worth seeking out. “If you don’t knock, no one will answer,” says NBAA’s Ashley Granada. “Expanding your knowledge has to be an active effort.”

In this episode of NBAA’s Flight Plan, host Rob Finfrock speaks with:

• Jay Gallagher, co-vice chair of the NBAA YoPro Council and market
development manager for additive manufacturing, aerospace at PPG
Industries

• Ashley Granada, NBAA senior marketing manager and co-staff liaison to
the NBAA YoPro Council

• Madelyne Paulk, flight coordinator at Southern Company and YoPro Go!
co-chair on the NBAA YoPro Council

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