Ramping Up Recruiting for Business Aviation Maintenance Professionals
One of the best ways for companies to combat the business aviation maintenance workforce shortage is to get in front of students early to show them what a vibrant industry aviation is, according to NBAA staff and committee experts. To ensure recruiting success, “a lot of it is going to come down to education, and every single one of us who are already in the business aviation industry being in recruiting mode 100% of the time,” said Jo Damato, NBAA vice president educational strategy and workforce development.
This week, NBAA Flight Plan host Pete Combs speaks with:
Andy Kiehl, Executive Jet Management vice president of fleet maintenance, NBAA Maintenance Communications Subcommittee member
Jay King, Live Oak Banking Company senior aircraft technician
Phil Suglia, Duncan Aviation sales manager, NBAA Maintenance Workforce Development Subcommittee
Jo Damato, NBAA vice president educational strategy and workforce development
Business aviation leaders in maintenance and technology provide unique insight into how artificial intelligence might improve safety across maintenance systems, aircraft tracking and air traffic control.
The 2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, taking place March 25-27 in New Orleans, features an expanded roster of education sessions addressing the latest topics and challenges facing these vital members of any business aviation flight operation.
When it comes to successfully dealing with an aircraft-on-ground emergency far from home, maintainers who’ve been there and done that more than once share pro tips on planning, logistics, sourcing parts, finding reliable facilities and obtaining expertise.
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