Flight Dept Conflict Is Rarely About the First Problem You See w/ Kellie Rittenhouse

Aug 20, 2026

What if conflict in a flight department is rarely about the first problem you see? In business aviation, pressure tests more than the aircraft, the schedule, or the procedures. It tests the culture behind the operation. Kellie Rittenhouse, Director of Aviation and...

Before the Seat Is Empty: What It Takes to Develop Tomorrow’s Flight Dept Leaders w/ Dr. John Gale

Aug 6, 2026

Flight departments often think carefully about aircraft, safety systems, operations, budgets, and compliance. But the same level of intentionality is not always applied to people. Development is too often treated as something that happens after someone shows promise,...

The Cost of Reactive Flight Department Leadership w/ Dylan Miller and Max Palmer

Jul 16, 2026

What happens when the compensation market moves faster than your flight department? Business aviation compensation continues to outpace the salary increases offered by many corporations. Yet leaders often do not recognize how far behind they have fallen until a valued...

Employment Law Questions Every Aviation Director Should Be Asking w/ Mike Nichols

Jul 2, 2026

Employment regulations are one of those leadership responsibilities aviation directors know they cannot ignore. But knowing they matter is not the same as knowing where the real risks are. A flight department can be highly disciplined about FAA compliance, safety,...

The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden

Jun 18, 2026

Flight departments often feel the pressure of hiring only after someone leaves. But by then, the real work may already be overdue. In business aviation, attracting and retaining talent is no longer just about compensation, type ratings, or filling an open seat.  The...