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For a long time, people in bizav said all you needed to be an air charter broker was a phone, a contacts book and a willingness to work hard. Today you certainly need internet access too, but an office still feels optional. Why is remote working so perfect for private aviation?
Given business aviation is a location-fluid industry by its nature, the new ease of this work-from-anywhere style of business is a welcome trend — and one rich with opportunities too. We are seeing many of the larger business aviation companies are growing via acquisition, meaning they are absorbing new staff spread out across multiple time zones. Remote capabilities mean these businesses can grow, retain valuable talent and slim operating costs all at once.
And for the so-called “bedroom brokers,” being a self-starter in business aviation industry has never been smoother. With the right attitude and a little research into the right online platforms, it’s possible to provide professional and polished customer service right from the get-go. Then your hub of operations will be wherever you choose to go.
In times of uncertainty, it makes sense to prepare for the worst, while hoping for the best. For operators, now is a good time to look at your digital processes and think of the best way to future-proof your business. Free up time for your team to focus on your most important asset – your customers.
Read moreWith a background in the family’s Part 135 company, and a passion for software development, we could not have found a more suitable and knowledgeable Product Manager than Alex Hanrahan. In this conversation she told us about why she thinks we can make a real difference for operators and how to master the art of working remote.
Read morePatrick Lucy, Avinode Group, is gearing up for CJI London, February 6-8th and the panel discussion "Is the covid bounce back slowing?". Hear his thoughts on how new and alternative payment solutions bring important value to businesses in uncertain times.
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