Welcome Onboard

JUNE 2023

Welcome to this issue of AIR, our private aviation lifestyle magazine for aircraft owners and charter guests.

As private aviation continues to flourish globally and commercial aviation demand returns, the competition for talent – flight crew and cabin attendants – has intensified across these highly professional skills. As a private aviation service provider and operator managing aircraft on behalf of owners, access to high calibre professionals is essential for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft in our care and for providing our high standard of customer service.

In private aviation, talent means much more than just the obligatory professional qualifications, certifications and experience. The relationship between aircraft owners (and charter guests) and crew is based on a much more personal level of service than in other aviation sectors - closer to the First-Class cabin experience on commercial airliners.

The onboard team is a vital component of our 5-star customer service to clients and is responsible for delivering the positive flying experience expected. Private aircraft owners want to ensure they have people onboard their business jets who are familiar to them and have the attitude and personalities required to work with VIP guests - as well as being professionally qualified and competent, of course.

After all, private aviation is a people business. This means that our recruitment of crews on behalf of owners and their ongoing training and development are essential elements in the success of our management services and flight operations, whether we are recruiting private jet rated pilots or cabin attendants.

We believe it pays to work with the best and in this issue, you can read more about our approach to developing our people’s professional and soft skills, and building confidence and the trust of owners.

Enjoy the read.

Paras P. Dhamecha Founder & Managing Director

Cover : Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Alamy

Contact Details: info@empire.aero empireaviation.com