Attracting the Next Generation to Aviation w/Andy Priester

<p>Recruiting the next generation of professionals is a big concern for the aviation industry. It is now mandatory that aviation companies, large and small, to paint a clear picture of attractive career opportunities. </p> <p>How can the industry accomplish this? </p> <p>Andy Priester, Chairman and CEO of the world's largest and oldest family-owned Management and Charter company talks about navigating challenges surrounding recruitment, how to attract the right team members and make team members feel more valued. </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">The more we’re connected, the more job satisfaction our team members can get. - Andy Priester</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>How to make your company an employer of choice What are the different ways to make your team members feel more valued? </li> <li>How aviation companies can attract top pilot talent How can we project an image of career consistency that is attractive to pilots? </li> <li>How to hire the right team members What qualities should you look for when hiring applicants?</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Guest Bio-</p> <p>Andy Priester serves as Priester Aviation’s Chairman and CEO. He is the third generation of Priesters to lead the business, the world's largest and oldest family-owned Management and Charter company. The Priester family has a rich aviation history starting in 1945, including owning Palwaukee Airport – KPWK (now renamed Chicago Executive Airport), operating a flight school, operating multiple FBOs, providing 145 maintenance services, and operating an aircraft sales division. During Andy’s tenure at Priester, he has grown the fleet from seven to over 65 aircraft they manage from 15 bases globally today. Andy currently sits on the board of the Air Charter Safety Foundation, is current Chair of YPO Chicago – Windy City, and is past Chair of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). Andy is a proud University of Dayton Flyer and holds a Master’s deg