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Flight Department Show

Dr. Chris Broyhill
Business Aviation
Leadership
Aviation Personnel International
Recruitment and Retention In Aviation
Diversity Of Thought
Leadership and Culture In Flight Departments
HR Practices and Compensation
Organizational Culture
Change Management
The Business Aviation Book
Management Theories
Air Comp Calculator
Outplacement
NBAA
CAM Program
DEI

The only business aviation show that will make you a better leader…so you make more money, get your people treated fairly, and stay in the business you love. We have a leadership crisis in business aviation. But through conversations with Aviation Directors, leaders and experts, you'll come away with practical, actionable steps to become the leader you were meant to be. From inside secrets to mana... more

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Latest Episodes

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 compl... more

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 ... more

Leadership in business aviation carries a weight most corporate leaders never have to think about.

Aviation directors aren't simply managing schedules, aircraft, people, and budgets. They are leading an operation where poor decisions can have life-... more

For years, business aviation has relied on familiar hiring patterns: the known network, the same backgrounds, the same assumptions about who is "qualified," and the same narrow definitions of merit.

But in an industry facing real talent pressure, t... more

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Sheryl Barden
Executive at Aviation Personnel International (API), author of a chapter on attracting and retaining personnel
Aviation Personnel International
Episode: The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden
Matt Johnson
Head of the production team
getmicrofamous.com
Episode: Flight Dept Leadership Isn't Corporate Leadership With Airplanes w/ Matt Johnson
Jennifer Pickerel
Executive at Aviation Personnel International
Aviation Personnel International
Episode: "Best Person for the Job" Is More Complicated Than Flight Depts Think w/ Jennifer Pickerel
Jamie Stember
CAM Governing Board past chair; Corporate Aviation Association Board member
Corporate Aviation Association, CAM Governing Board
Episode: Promoted but Unprepared: The Truth About Going from the Line to Leadership w/ Matt Gray & Jamie Stember
Matt Gray
CAM Governing Board chair; CAM Fellow
CAM Governing Board
Episode: Promoted but Unprepared: The Truth About Going from the Line to Leadership w/ Matt Gray & Jamie Stember
Steve Brechter
Aviation advisor from Greystone Advisors
Greystone Advisors
Episode: The Aviation Director Role Has Changed, Most Leaders Haven't w/ Steve Brechter
Mike Nichols
CEO, Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association; Safety & Education Foundation; co-editor of The Business Aviation Book
PMOPA; PMOPA Safety & Education Foundation; The Business Aviation Book
Episode: Business Aviation Leaders Needed This Resource…So We Created It w/ Mike Nichols

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Dr. Chris Broyhill
Host of Flight Department Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Outstanding!

    As a Maintenance Professional, Commercial Pilot , and CAM I find the discussion here top notch. Now that I am a maintenance section manager, it’s nice to hear discussions around the fundamentals that I learned in the Six months to CAM course as they give substance and detail to those subjects. Can’t wait to hear more!

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    Flying Elvis 78
    United States3 months ago
  • Worth Your Time

    Excellent content for anyone seeking to lead and thrive in business aviation today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flybymike
    United States3 months ago
  • This show is helpful

    Worth a listen if you want to get better at your job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whats the matter with you?
    United States3 months ago

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Experiments with practical HR and compensation tools feel valuable to practitioners.
Content consistently centers on culture and leadership, not just operations.
Engaging leadership-focused content that translates to better teams.
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The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden
Q: How should leaders approach compensation to support retention and culture?
Leaders should avoid saying their hands are tied by HR and instead identify concrete levers they can pull—adjusting headcount, revisiting job design, enhancing recognition, or offering meaningful non-monetary rewards. Compensation is connected to culture and safety, and proactive leadership can create environments where employees feel valued and fairly treated.
The Flight Departments That Win Talent Before They Need It w/ Sheryl Barden
Q: What are the high points you covered in your chapter on attracting and retaining personnel?
The chapter emphasizes starting with organizational clarity, understanding why a position is open, ensuring the job description truly reflects the role, and maintaining a 24/7, 365 approach to recruitment. It also highlights culture as a critical driver, the role of transparency in matching candidates to organizations, and using outplacement as a humane, principled practice during downsizing or restructuring.
Flight Dept Leadership Isn't Corporate Leadership With Airplanes w/ Matt Johnson
Q: How do you build and sustain a strong culture within a flight department?
Leaders must be intentional about their actions, model integrity, ensure their words align with values and vision, and actively monitor and address cultural shifts to prevent toxicity and erosion.
Flight Dept Leadership Isn't Corporate Leadership With Airplanes w/ Matt Johnson
Q: How should leaders manage upwards and ensure alignment with executives?
Understand the mentality of the executive, educate them on aviation needs, and continuously seek alignment by demonstrating how the department supports company goals while maintaining clear communication and mutual education.
Flight Dept Leadership Isn't Corporate Leadership With Airplanes w/ Matt Johnson
Q: What makes leading in a business aviation setting different from other corporate roles?
The key difference is the unlimited liability and the need to educate non-aviation executives so they understand the operations without getting lost in technical jargon, plus the constant effort to align diverse executives with the aviation mission.

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What is Flight Department Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused series in business aviation that centers on turning managers into strategic leaders. Episodes frequently explore DEI and culture in aviation, leadership theory applied to flight departments, and the evolving role of aviation directors within corporate structures. Guests include industry veterans, authors, and advisors who share practical, data-driven insights on talent development, compensation, budgeting, governance, and aligning aviation assets with corporate strategy. The show often blends real-world anecdotes with actionable takeaways—especially around hiring for culture, paying fairly, and communicating with executives—making it a valuable resource for leaders aiming to improve performance and retention in flight o... more

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2. Matt Johnson
3. Jennifer Pickerel
4. Jamie Stember
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6. Steve Brechter
7. Mike Nichols

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