Efforts to attract and retain talent will be highlighted during NBAA’s annual convention as workforce issues continue to present concern to the business aviation industry. Various sessions scheduled during the convention are designed to examine strategies for attracting the next generation of industry professionals. In support of young professionals working in business aviation, NBAA’s YoPro Council is recognizing the industry’s "Top 40 Under 40" during reception and keynote events this week at NBAA 2018.
Recipients for the Top 40 Under 40 awards were selected for categories that include airport business, brokerage and sales, business management, maintenance, cabin attendants, marketing, pilots, and schedulers and dispatchers. A list of the recipients can be found on NBAA’s website. “At a time when the aviation community is as focused as ever on attracting and keeping tomorrow’s leaders and visionaries, NBAA is honored to have this opportunity to shine a spotlight on these outstanding young people, who are changing our industry in innovative and profound ways,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
Sessions dedicated to addressing workforce issues are occurring throughout NBAA 2018. On Tuesday, three sessions were held, including a one on “Manager’s Nightmares: Workforce Retention” that discussed efforts to combat employee attrition in small flight departments and invite participants to engage in roundtable discussions. A Young Professionals (YoPro) session called “Changing the face of business aviation” featured a panel on supporting engagement of young professionals in the industry. The third session on Tuesday, “Quick Ascent: Perspectives from Rising Industry Leaders” enabled recipients of the Top 40 Under 40 awards to share their career experiences.
On Wednesday, an aviation leadership for women session will discuss strategies to increase representation of women in aviation leadership roles. A career in business aviation day will also be held on Thursday to host high school students interested in learning and networking opportunities surrounding business aviation.
