Great leadership does not happen by accident. It takes vision. It takes practice. It takes the kind of commitment that brings people together to learn, share, and grow.
This past week, STS Line Maintenance hosted its first ever Station Manager Leadership Training Conference in Orlando, Florida. Two separate sessions were held, each welcoming a different group of Station Managers from across our network. Over the course of each three day workshop, our teams came together to sharpen their skills, build collaboration, and raise the standard for leadership across our operation.
The training was led by Annette Portaro of Bridge It Training Solutions, a true expert in helping organizations translate leadership theory into real world action. Through workshops that touched on the core pillars of leadership — defining roles, understanding personal leadership styles, coaching teams, and bridging generational differences — our managers dug into what it really takes to build high performing teams in a fast paced aviation environment.
The energy in both sessions was something you could feel.
High engagement levels fueled open conversations about the realities of front line leadership. Being face to face gave our managers a rare opportunity to step outside their day to day responsibilities and collaborate with peers who live the same challenges. They compared notes. They shared strategies. They left with new ideas and stronger connections.
At STS Line Maintenance, leadership development is not just a buzzword. It is a long term investment in the people who keep our operation running strong. And as we continue to grow, the importance of strong, adaptable leadership will only become more critical.
We are proud of the foundation these sessions have set. Proud of the conversations they sparked. And proud of the managers who showed up, leaned in, and committed to leading the future of STS Line Maintenance with purpose and professionalism.
Here is to raising the standard even higher together.
