Training, Cargo Operator, Airport, Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, PRIA, Fingerprinting, ID & Badging, Flight Training Provider, Blog, Other Background Checks | January 23, 2014
7 HR Tasks You Should Start Outsourcing Today
If you’re not a giant company, you probably don’t have the resources to fully dedicate to housing an entire human resources department. To that end, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks. Rather than risk having half-trained airport or transportation staff and being out of compliance with TSA regulations, consider outsourcing some (or all) of these common HR tasks.
Training, Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Blog, DASSP, TFSSP | August 27, 2013
6 Things to Consider When Looking At Online Aviation Security Training
When you are looking at switching from a classroom-based training to an online-based training, there are great number of positives. Last month, we went over 10 reasons that online training makes sense, including, online training is cheaper, more agile, and more accessible. However, this doesn’t mean it is for everybody. Today, I’ll go over six things that your staff must have to make your online training successful.
Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Aircraft Repair, Flight Training Provider, Blog | July 30, 2013
Alternative Methods of Incentivizing Employees
A couple months ago, we talked about bonuses and how they are a tricky animal to tame. Too small and the impact of the bonus can be negative but too big and you risk the same situation. One main point from that article that can be taken away is that people aren’t purely motivated by money. With that being the case, what alternative methods can you use to get the most out of your employees?
Training, Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Blog, DASSP, TFSSP | July 23, 2013
10 Reasons Online Training Makes More Sense
The last few months, we have discussed at length online aviation security training, covering everything from who needs to take training, who is commonly forgotten, how to make your training more efficient, and how much you could spend developing your own training.
All of this is aimed at helping you, and your company, make the best choices possible to not only save money but to make your company more efficient and safe. This month, we take a look why moving your training online is the way to go.
Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Aircraft Repair, Flight Training Provider, Blog | July 19, 2013
Motivating Employees: What to Do to Avoid the Seven-Year Itch (Part 1)
You have probably heard the phrase, “the seven-yearitch.” It is that dreaded time in a relationship where things aren’t quite as shiny and wonderful as they were when everything was just starting out. The quirks that you once found cute or endearing have now become annoyances. This isn’t exclusive to relationships, however, as this also happens to employees on the job. This month, we’ll talk about how motivating employees can help you keep your employees from wanting to jump ship to get rid of the itch.
Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Known Crewmember Program, Aircraft Repair, Fingerprint Technician Certification, Flight Training Provider, Blog | July 19, 2013
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, Wait, It’s a Bird.
In May, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an advisory circular regarding the reporting of wildlife strikes. This advisory circular cancels an old one from 2004. Make sure you are up to date so nothing runs “a fowl.”
Training, Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Blog, TFSSP | July 19, 2013
The Beauty of Simplicity
The state of being simple, uncomplicated or uncompounded; restraint in ornamentation
Simplicity is a wonderful thing at a time where seemingly everything is getting more and more complex. As the definition suggests, simple isn’t complicated, unnecessary or overdone. There are no distractions, bells or whistles.
But how does this apply to aviation security training? Is simplicity still a good thing?
Let’s take a look.
Training, Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Aircraft Operator, Blog, DASSP, TFSSP | June 25, 2013
Aviation Security Program Staff and Contract Instructors- The Real costs
Over the last couple months, we have discussed making your aviation security training program more efficient, who needs training, the three most commonly forgotten groups, and how much you really will spend developing and running your in house training program. These blogs have all helped pull the curtain back from some of the most common questions when it comes to aviation security training. These all have been fairly general. This month, we get a bit more specific. Those of you who have an in-house training program may go as far as having staff or contracted instructors. Let’s take a look at the real cost of that decision.
Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager, Aircraft Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Aircraft Repair, Blog | June 11, 2013
Best Practices and Warnings for DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing (Part 2)
Just entering the transportation industry or new to the drug/alcohol program manager DER position? This month, we bring you the conclusion of some best practices and warnings to help you with your DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Cargo Operator, Fixed Base Operator, Maintenance Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Flight Training Provider, Blog | June 6, 2013
Keeping Your Key Employees
We all like to think no single employee is more important than another, but often times that is not true. Just like star athletes in a team sport, we hate to see one of the leaders of the pack go, fearing the team may never be the same without that person.
We have spent the last few months examining how to find that perfect employee, what impact bonuses may have on achieving that result, and why employees stay or leave. This month, we will take a look at what you can do to keep that key employee on your team.