The FAR Part 91 sector of aviation has long enjoyed an admirable record of safety. Business aviation has always been perceived as a very safe and efficient way to fly. Much of this safety record has been driven by the pursuit of safety practices by various hard working industry groups, among them the NBAA Safety
Author: Steve Brechter
Operating Partners in Business Aviation Author
In business aviation an operating partner is like a consultant, except for one big difference. A consultant typically arrives, assesses the situation, tells you what needs to be done and leaves. An operating partner helps you do it. Read 5 Reasons Why You Need an Operating Partner.
Is Your Flight Department Stuck? Create an Operating Plan in 12 Steps Author
Discover why you cannot overestimate the value of a flight department Operating Plan, and then learn how to build an effective one.
5 Compelling Reasons You Need a Business Aircraft Use Policy Author
Many companies don’t have a Business Aircraft Use Policy, leaving them vulnerable to regulatory violations and low usage. Here’s why you need one.
5 Ways to Eradicate Fear in Your Flight Department Author
Fear in the workplace is rarely visible. Yet its effects are insidious. Steve Brechter shares 5 ways to eradicate fear in your flight department.
Get What You Need! Building an Effective Business Case in Business Aviation Author
What must you do to obtain the resources you need for your flight department? The answer is to prepare a carefully constructed and compelling business case.
Hire Right! Competency-Based Recruiting in Business Aviation Author
For all the great things we do in business aviation, taking the time to define the success criteria for a key position — and then hiring against those needs — is often not one of them. So here’s why it’s vitally important to use competency-based recruiting techniques to fill every position within your flight department.
Building a Powerhouse Business Aviation Leadership Team Author
Want to integrate your corporate aviation staff into the overall operation of your company? Build a strong and vital business aviation leadership team.
Goal Setting: Unleashing the Power of Passion Author
When your flight department is goal setting for the coming year, take full advantage of the power of passion. Then align those goals with the passions and interests of your people.
Leadership Essentials: Creating Relevance Author
Creating relevance within your flight department has a learning curve. Following are five important tips to help you make a positive impact “at the table.”