The escalating complexity of cyber threats in aviation highlights the crucial need to integrate advanced technologies and strategic human resource management. This study delved into incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation cybersecurity, explicitly focusing on the strategic role of human resources (HR) in supporting these endeavours. Semi-structured interviews with eight industry experts from Turkey were analysed using NVivo to identify critical themes such as HR's involvement in cybersecurity, challenges in AI implementation, and the significance of cultural integration and interdepartmental collaboration. Sentiment analysis with Python's TextBlob indicated high positivity towards AI and strategic HR involvement. The findings underscored the necessity for continuous education, strategic recruitment, and resilient cybersecurity frameworks, emphasising AI's transformative impact on real-time threat detection and predictive analytics. The research offered valuable insights and recommendations for enhancing aviation cybersecurity, highlighting the essential role of HR and the advantages of AI integration.