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What AI Means for Aviation’s Workforce with Paula Sacks

AVIATE with Shaesta··11 October 2026·24 min

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AI is changing how we work, but what does that mean for the people behind aviation? Shaesta Waiz sits down with Paula Sacks, Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlantic Aviation, to explore how AI could reshape the aviation workforce and why human judgment, mentorship, trust and leadership may become even more valuable as technology advances. Paula shares where she sees opportunities for AI, from reducing time-intensive work to supporting frontline operations, while making the case for protecting something technology cannot replicate: the wisdom and judgment that come from experience. They also discuss attracting and retaining women in aviation, the small leadership moments that shape careers, and why Paula believes building better leaders is essential to building the workforce aviation needs next. What happens when AI gives us more capacity? The opportunity may be to spend more time doing the work only humans can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices