IFCC News
Press Releases | News | Articles
In-Flight Crew Connections to Showcase Integrated Staffing and Dispatch Solutions at 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
Charlotte, NC | February 26, 2026 – In-Flight Crew Connections (IFCC), a leading business aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider, will attend the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference happening March 24-26 in Cleveland, Ohio, reinforcing their commitment to supporting flight departments with flexible, people-centered operational solutions.
In-Flight Crew Connections Earns ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client & Talent Awards for the 13th Consecutive Year
Charlotte, NC | February 3, 2026 – In-Flight Crew Connections (IFCC), a leading business aviation staffing and direct hire recruiting agency, today announced it has once again been recognized with ClearlyRated’s prestigious Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards, marking an extraordinary 13 consecutive years of service excellence.
IFCC Building Partnership Base To Foster Crew Growth
October 14, 2025 | In-Flight Crew Connections (IFCC) is building up its partnership base and bringing new technology online as it works to expand its role in staffing and strengthen flight departments. IFCC has provided contract staffing, direct hire recruiting, and payroll/HR services for more than two decades, working with both full-time contractors as well as flight department and other crew who have extra capacity to fill temporary roles.
2025 NBAA-BACE Preview: How IFCC is Redefining Staffing Support in Business Aviation
The company expands its role beyond staffing, introducing tools, partnerships, and resources designed to strengthen flight departments for the long term while preserving its hallmark human touch.
Charlotte, NC | October 10, 2025 – As business aviation continues to evolve amid changing workforce dynamics and global uncertainty, In-Flight Crew Connections (IFCC) is heading to the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) with a clear message: redefining what it means to be a staffing partner.
How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Hiring
October 2025 | The job application experience is being transformed in real time, reshaped by technology, automation and the expectations of a digital-first workforce.
“Nowadays the application process is all about speed, accessibility and the user experience,” says Christine Dugdale, HR Director of In-Flight Crew Connections. “Candidates really want to be able to apply quickly. They want to be able to track their status and really communicate seamlessly.”
Corporate Cabin Attendants: Beyond Service
August 2025 | Having trained professionals in the back of the plane with you could mean the difference between life and death.
“You don’t want pilots getting out of their seats” in the event of a passenger medical event or other onboard cabin emergency, noted Jennifer Guthrie, CEO of In-Flight Crew Connections.
Staffing Firms Face Rising Independent Contractor Misclassification Risks
June 3, 2025 | Most temporary workers are employees of the staffing firms that assign them and typically work for one customer at a time. Independent contractors (ICs), on the other hand, are supposed to be separate businesses that provide services to various customers, operate without supervision and pay all of their own expenses.
Jennifer Guthrie, Founder & CEO & Founder, In-Flight Crew Connections named in WPO’s 2025 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies
May 7, 2025 | Celebrating resilience, innovation, and leadership, the 2025 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned and -Led Companies list honors businesses that have demonstrated remarkable year-over-year growth since 2020. These trailblazing companies have driven post-pandemic recovery across sectors including travel and hospitality, health and wellness, manufacturing, food and beverage, and consumer goods. Together, they generated over $7 billion in revenue and employed more than 15,000 people in 2024 alone—showcasing the power and impact of women-led enterprises in today’s economy.
In-Flight Crew Connections Wins ClearyRated’s 2025 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for Service Excellence Plus Ten Year Diamond Award
Charlotte, NC | February 5, 2025 – In-Flight Crew Connections (IFCC), a leading business aviation staffing and direct hire placement agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for the twelfth (12) consecutive year. In addition to the 2025 awards, once again, IFCC has simultaneously been award the esteemed Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10 Year Diamond Awards for ten (10) consecutive years.
CLICK TO READ MORE
ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and candidates. In-Flight Crew Connections received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 75% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 55%.
“We are incredibly honored to receive the ClearlyRated Award for client and talent satisfaction for the 12th year in a row,” expressed Jennifer Guthrie, CEO and Founder, In-Flight Crew Connections. “This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service, building strong relationships, and continuously raising the bar in our industry. Our team’s dedication to excellence and putting our clients and talent first is what makes this recognition possible. We are grateful for the trust and partnership of those we serve and will continue striving to set new standards of success.”
“I’m delighted to present the winners of the 2025 Best of Staffing award,” said ClearlyRated’s CEO, Baker Nanduru. “These remarkable organizations have set themselves apart through their relentless pursuit of service excellence and extraordinary client experiences. They exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, and I’m privileged to shine a spotlight on their outstanding achievements—congratulations on continuing to transform our industry!”
***
NEW IFCC WEBINAR – How to Elevate Your Resume
Charlotte, NC | November 14, 2024 – In-Flight Crew Connections is proud to announce its first ever webinar designed to help pilots and cabin crew professionals elevate their resumes. With the expectation of a new year industry travel and hiring spike, IFCC in partnership with Sajet, will host a webinar on November 21 lead by recruiting experts, Sami Anderson and Scott D. Arnold. The webinar will focus on tips for improving the market ability of your résumé.
CLICK TO READ MORE
WEBINAR: How to Elevate Your Resume
Presented by Sami Anderson (IFCC Recruiter) and Scott D. Arnold (Founder Sajet Solutions)
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 12:00pm EST
Join this value packed conversation all about making sure your resume stands out in the competitive aviation industry. We will be sharing the scoop on resume do’s & don’ts, tips & tricks, and opening the floor up to all of your burning questions. With the expert knowledge of Sami and Scott, you are sure to come out of this session with actionable knowledge that will put you on the right path to creating a top tier resume.
ff you are unable to make it at the scheduled time, you can still register in order to receive a recording of the event. Scott Arnold will also be offering a 25% discount code to all attendees for his course “The Professional You.”
***
About Sajet Solutions “The Professional You” Online Workshop
Providing best practices to achieve career success, giving you the professional edge. This comprehensive online course, designed for Business Aviation professionals, includes 15 modules and over 50 subchapters (which are all voice-over videos or audio narration), featuring: Business Etiquette, “Netiquette,” Self-Marketing and Networking Skills, Communication Assessment, Business Cards, Interview Skills and Techniques (Phone, Virtual and In-Person), Your Business, AND most importantly, Introduction Letter and Resume. Plus, 12 “Office Hours” module video summaries and professional resume services by Scott D. Arnold.
info@sajetsolutions.com | https://sajetsolutions.com | https://sajetsolutions.thinkific.com/courses/theprofessionalyou
Jennifer Guthrie Named in Women2Watch 2024
November 14, 2024 | The WPO is proud to announce the Women2Watch of 2024, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking. The list features the fastest-growing WPO members from around the world who are experiencing significant revenue growth as they reach new levels of success.
We are excited to highlight the impact these diverse and vibrant women-owned and -led companies have on the WPO and the global economy through the jobs they create and communities they serve.
IFCC Founder & CEO, Jennifer Guthrie, Featured in: How To Use The 2024 Operations Planning Guide
June 28, 2024 | This year’s Operations Planning Guide covers-turbine powered, in-production aircraft. Aircraft operating costs are presented in a format that separates information into six areas: Direct Mission Costs, Fixed Annual Costs, Variable Costs, Annual Cockpit Subscription Services Costs, Annual Cabin Subscription Services Costs and Annual Trip Support Costs.
In-Flight Crew Connections Awarded ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award for 11th Year in a Row
February 6, 2024 | In-Flight Crew Connections has won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for the past eleven (11) consecutive years. IFCC received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 82.1% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 52%, and received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 86% of their placed job candidates, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 50%.
“It’s been such an honor to serve the business aviation community all these years. I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication from the IFCC team that makes it all happen every day, our crew members that say yes to supporting our clients, and our clients that continue to trust us! Our commitment to the highest level of service is what sets us apart from the rest.”
– Jennifer Guthrie, Founder and CEO