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A Business Case for DEI in Aviation with Jennifer Pickerel

A Business Case for DEI in Aviation with Jennifer Pickerel

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 In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Jennifer Pickerel—President of Aviation Personnel International and a veteran executive search consultant—about the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in aviation and its real-world impacts. Drawing on over two decades of experience in recruitment, leadership development, and organizational culture, Pickerel examines how performative DEI, policy softening, and cultural misalignment can undermine both safety and profitability. They explore the business case for genuine inclusion, the mechanics of effective mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship, and share concrete tactics for women to advocate for themselves by reframing their requests around company goals. Pickerel also offers practical tools for researching organizational culture, building strategic networks, and sustaining resilience when formal DEI programs recede. Episode Notes Shaesta Waiz sits down with Jennifer Pickerel to unpack: The current state of DEI in business aviation Why superficial diversity initiatives falter The role of culture in hiring and retention Building mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship organically How women can present a business case for their own advancement Tools for assessing company culture before you apply Strategies for young women to stay and thrive in aviation Chapter Breakdown00:00 | Diversity in Aviation07:22 | Women in Pilot Statistics10:00 | Shifts in DEI Commitments12:45 | Culture’s Role in Hiring15:08 | Mentorship and Sponsorship17:42 | Defining True Allyship20:13 | Overcoming Industry Challenges22:56 | Assessing Organizational Culture25:20 | Inspiring Young Aviators Follow Jennifer Pickerel LinkedIn: Jennifer E. Pickerel - President - Business Aviation API: Jennifer Pickerel - President - Recruiter Follow Shaesta Waiz Website:⁠⁠ shaestawaiz.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠ Shaesta Waiz⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ @shaesta.waiz⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠ @shaestawaiz Shaesta Waiz on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube (Aviate Platform)⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group⁠⁠ Website:www.massifsp.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠ Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠ www.TallawahWorldwide.com ⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group⁠⁠ For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email ⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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