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:
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