Training and Workforce
API: Compensation Topping Flight Dept Leader Worries
API is celebrating 55th anniversary
Aviation Personnel International CEO Sheryl Barden
Aviation Personnel International CEO Sheryl Barden

As Aviation Personnel International (API) celebrates its 55th anniversary at NBAA-BACE this year, the staffing firm is seeing an evolving industry trying to keep on top of compensation and recruitment pressures within business aviation. Releasing results of its latest survey of 200 Part 91 flight department leaders, API reported that compensation and benefits led the list of top concerns.

While 45% of flight department leaders pointed to those issues, 39% cited the ability to recruit qualified aviation professionals. Additionally, 39% listed work-life balance. Developing future leaders and retention followed at 38% and 36%, respectively.

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