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
Boom Supersonic Founder/CEO Blake Scholl shared the latest details about his efforts to develop a quieter, more efficient and environmentally friendly successor to the Concorde.
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of Native Americans to our country, including many in the business aviation community who are working to draw more tribal members to the industry.
Experts weigh in on what factors can contribute to complacency in business aircraft maintenance operations, and what team members do to keep technicians constantly learning, always engaged and continuously focused on safety.
As business aircraft become increasingly complex, software engineers are designing revolutionary new systems aimed at maintaining them, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence.