AAAE Events

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Upcoming

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June 3-5, 2023 | Denver, CO

95th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition

Growth Through Infrastructure and Opportunity. Plan to join us in Denver, CO, June 3-5, 2023 for the 95th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition.

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Meetings

April 3-5, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/ACI-NA Airport Customer Experience Symposium

Louisville, Kentucky Learn how to delight your customers by providing an exceptional airport customer experience at this informative and exciting symposium. All airport customer experience representatives, customer service consultants, airport directors, and those interested in airports and the customer experience are encouraged to attend!

 

 

April 18-20, 2023
Meeting - In Person

CANCELED - AAAE Airports and the Rental Car Industry Workshop

Cincinnati, OH Unfortunately the AAAE Airports and the Rental Car Industry Workshop, originally scheduled to be held April 18-20, 2023, has been cancelled. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

 

 

April 22-23, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS) School

Buffalo, NY Specifically for airport/airfield operations and maintenance departments, ASOS schools are a regular recurring part of virtually every airport’s training program. In this advanced class, participate in group Part 139 problem-solving exercises and discuss best management practices.

 

 

April 22-23, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS) School

Buffalo, NY Specifically for airport/airfield operations and maintenance departments, ASOS schools are a regular recurring part of virtually every airport’s training program.

 

 

April 22-23, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/Northeast Chapter AAAE Advanced International Aviation Snow Academy

Buffalo, NY This course provides airport supervisors, managers, and directors with a deeper understanding of how to operate safe, efficient, and successful winter operations that meet regulatory and fiscal requirements of a FAR Part 139 certificated airport.

 

 

April 22-23, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/Northeast Chapter AAAE International Aviation Snow Academy

Buffalo, NY This course educates airport staff and contractors, including snowplow and airport equipment operators, on how to utilize best practices when performing snow and ice control measures on airports during winter operations.

 

 

April 29-May 2, 2023
Meeting - In Person

Southeast Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

Richmond, VA Southeast Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

 

 

May 13-17, 2023
Meeting - In Person

South Central Chapter Annual Conference

Oklahoma City, OK 2023 South Central Chapter Annual Conference

 

 

June 3-5, 2023
Meeting - In Person

95th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition

Denver, CO Growth Through Infrastructure and Opportunity. Plan to join us in Denver, CO, June 3-5, 2023 for the 95th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition.

 

 

June 5-9, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Airport Wildlife Management Course

Minneapolis, MN With a focus on the challenges faced by a prospective airport wildlife program manager or coordinator, this course is intended to enhance the knowledge and skill sets needed to create a successful wildlife hazard management program. The wildlife issues that will be covered are a serious safety concern for airport operators, airlines, pilots and the overall aviation community.

 

 

July 9-14, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy

Denver, CO The AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy provides an intensive review of the Body of Knowledge modules, and an opportunity to complete the multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.

 

 

July 11-12, 2023
Meeting - In Person

U.S. Contract Tower Association Annual Conference

Washington, DC Airport management at FAA contract towers, officials form airports interested in getting into the FCT program, air traffic control (ATC)-related companies, aviation users, and other officials interested in the program should not miss this special opportunity.

 

 

July 12-13, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Airport Social Media Summit

Tampa, FL Connect, engage, and exchange during this lively gathering of airport communicators and marketers from around the country!

 

 

July 15-16, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/Northeast Chapter AAAE International Aviation Snow Academy

Dallas, TX This course educates airport staff and contractors, including snowplow and airport equipment operators, on how to utilize best practices when performing snow and ice control measures on airports during winter operations.

 

 

July 16-18, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/Northeast Chapter AAAE Hub Airports Winter Operations and Deicing Conference

Dallas, TX It’s never too soon to start preparing for deicing and winter operations! Join your colleagues to discuss the challenges winter brings to airports and take an in-depth look at the issues, regulations and new technologies associated with aviation winter operations.

 

 

July 23-26, 2023
Meeting - In Person

Southwest Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

Phoenix, AZ Southwest Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

 

 

July 28-30, 2023
Meeting - In Person

Great Lakes Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

Dubuque, IA Great Lakes Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

 

 

August 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Airport Credentialing and Access Control Conference

San Diego, CA Join us as we continue the tradition of bringing together airport security and credentialing personnel, TSA leadership, and leading industry technology experts to explore the current challenges we face as an industry, as well as to identify best practices and respond to evolving changes in regulatory requirements and technology advancements.

 

 

August 23-25, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Airport Operations & Technology Symposium

Atlanta, GA This exciting event will bring together airport industry leaders to examine a variety of topics surrounding airport operations and technologies. Educational tracks will cover geospatial technologies, emergency management, UAS, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), airside operations, runway safety, emerging technologies, and more.

 

 

August 6-9, 2023
Meeting - In Person

IAAE/AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Airports Conference of the Americas

San Juan, Puerto Rico Join airport and aviation executives from Latin America, the Caribbean and the U.S. to discuss important topics affecting international aviation in these regions. Hear how others are handling current challenges associated with managing an international airport in today's fast-moving environment.

 

 

August 13-15, 2023
Meeting - In Person

Northeast Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

Erie, PA Northeast Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

 

 

August 20-22, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE General Aviation (GA) Conference

Charlotte, NC Join us as we continue the tradition of bringing together airport security and credentialing personnel, TSA leadership, and leading industry technology experts to explore the current challenges we face as an industry, as well as to identify best practices and respond to evolving changes in regulatory requirements and technology advancements.

 

 

August 22-23, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/AMCG Airport Management and Compliance Workshop

Charlotte, NC This dynamic and highly interactive three-part workshop will explore best practices in three critical areas of airport management and compliance: Strategic Airport Business Planning, Airport Primary Management and Compliance Documents (PMCDs) and Airport Rents and Fees.

 

 

August 23-24, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS) School

Alexandria, VA Specifically for airport/airfield operations and maintenance departments, ASOS schools are a regular recurring part of virtually every airport’s training program. In this advanced class, participate in group Part 139 problem-solving exercises and discuss best management practices.

 

 

September 9-10, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/Airport Business Solutions Essentials of Airport Business Management Workshop

Spokane, WA Everyday issues faced by airport management are covered in this comprehensive two-day workshop. Come ready to discuss issues that you and your colleagues are facing or are likely to encounter. You are guaranteed to return home with creative and practical solutions.

 

 

September 9, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/Southwest Chapter AAAE Accreditation Final Interview Workshop

Spokane, WA Learn how to better prepare for the accreditation final interview and earn your A.A.E. Attendees will gain a firm understanding of what executives are looking for during these interviews.

 

 

September 10-12, 2023
Meeting - In Person

F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference (NAC)

Spokane, WA Delegates to our 2023 National Airports Conference (NAC) will gather in Spokane, Washington, September 10-12, to discuss timely topics, engage in important networking events, participate in debates over the future direction of the nation’s aviation industry, and more!

 

 

September 25-27, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE Airport Wildlife Techniques Course

Minneapolis, MN With a focus on the challenges faced by a prospective airport wildlife program manager or coordinator, this course is intended to enhance the knowledge and skill sets needed to create a successful wildlife hazard management program. The wildlife issues that will be covered are a serious safety concern for airport operators, airlines, pilots and the overall aviation community.

 

 

September 20-22, 2023
Meeting - In Person

Northwest Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

Kelowna, BC, Canada Northwest Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

 

 

October 23-25, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/IAAE North America/Central Europe Airport Issues Conference

Dubrovnik, Croatia In partnership with the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), we are pleased to present the 27th Annual North America/Central Europe Airport Issues Conference, to be held IN PERSON in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from October 22-24, 2023.

 

 

October 23-25, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/ACI-NA Airport Noise Conference

Dallas, TX Noise remains a stubbornly persistent environmental challenge for airports. As such, attendees of this important conference will address the latest topics in airport noise management with sessions that look forward at what's to come. Take home best practices and exchange ideas with fellow attendees that include industry partners, FAA, airports, consultants, and manufacturers.

 

 

November 5-10, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy

Alexandria, VA The AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy provides an intensive review of the Body of Knowledge modules, and an opportunity to complete the multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.

 

 

November 5-11, 2023
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy

Alexandria, VA The AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy provides an intensive review of the new Body of Knowledge modules, and an opportunity to complete the multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.

 

 

December 2023
Meeting - In Person

23rd Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit

TBD Join in a dialogue with policymakers from TSA, DHS, CBP, and Congress, along with colleagues from airports and industry vendors to discuss the complex issues surrounding aviation security today and examine the challenges on the horizon.

 

 

January 7-11, 2024
Meeting - In Person

38th Annual Aviation Issues Conference

The Big Island, HI Participate in-depth discussions of key issues and get an early preview on what’s ahead for the Washington agenda.

 

 

February 26-28, 2024
Meeting - In Person

South Central Chapter AAAE Southwest Airports Partnership Conference

Hurst, TX South Central Chapter AAAE Southwest Airports Partnership Conference

 

 

March 5-7, 2024
Meeting - In Person

AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium

Salt Lake City, UT Increase your knowledge of the latest information and developments impacting the industry at the preeminent technical symposium of the year.

 

 

April 28-May 1, 2024
Meeting - In Person

96th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition

Nashville, TN Save the date for the 96th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee!

 

 

Upcoming

April 19, 2023
Training - Virtual

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET Human Trafficking for Airport Professionals educates those working in the airport environment on how to identify, respond, and intervene in suspected instances of human trafficking. In this training you will learn how to define human trafficking and how it presents itself domestically in the United States, specifically in an airport environment, identify red flags, manage immediate needs for potential victims, understand what resources are available to you, and most importantly - Understand the importance of reporting and address concerns regarding liability (“what if I am wrong” mentality).

 

 

May 1-4, 2023
Training - In Person

ACE Planning & Environmental Review Course

Alexandria, VA Designed especially for aviation professionals responsible for planning and environmental compliance at commercial service and general aviation airports and aviation-based companies. The certification is based on fundamental federal regulations and policies, research from aviation organizations and generally accepted planning and environmental practices. It explores the diverse components that make-up the airport, including airside and landside facilities, stakeholder participation, master planning, airport layout plan development, and environmental considerations. This course will be an extensive review of the ACE Planning body of knowledge modules to help attendees learn and retain the information and pass the exam.

 

 

May 8-10, 2023
Training - Virtual

Construction Safety and Phasing Plans

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. This course is designed to help airports prepare for airfield construction projects and understand the implementation of airfield construction safety and phasing plans. Discussion will include the regulatory information provided in FAA Advisory Circular: Guidance for Construction Safety and Phasing Plans. The instructor will explore real world examples to help attendees understand how to meet the obligations for different types of projects and will provide examples for keeping the airfield environment safe during construction projects.

 

 

June 21-23, 2023
Training - Virtual

Airfield Maintenance 101 Virtual Training

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET This course is designed for airport maintenance and operations personnel. New hires and individuals with minimum knowledge of airfield maintenance would benefit the most. Although all airfield personnel would benefit from a review or learning new maintenance techniques. The course provides basic regulatory discussions. This course also identifies the use of work orders, discrepancies and proper close out of these discrepancies.

 

 

June 28-30, 2023
Training - Virtual

AMF Virtual Review Course

10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET Daily The Airport Master Firefighter (AMF) Virtual Review Training is an overview of the study materials designed to educate and challenge airport rescue firefighting personnel in preparation to earn the prestigious AMF professional designation.

 

 

July 17-20, 2023
Training - Virtual

ACE Security Virtual Review Course

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The ACE Airport Security Training Course is now offered virtually and provides a comprehensive review of the ACE Security 2022 modules in preparation for the 100 multiple choice examination on the last day of the course. The content of the body of knowledge contains a blend of U.S. and international regulatory advisory information that is intended to establish a baseline of aviation security knowledge for professionals working in this dynamic environment. This course includes a multiple choice final exam that must be passed with a 70% or higher in order to receive the ACE designation certification. This course meets CFR 49 Part 1542.3 (Airport Security Coordinator) and individuals who attend this review course will also receive the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certificate.

 

 

August 14-17, 2023
Training - In Person

ACE Operations Review Course

Alexandria, VA The Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations review course is an overview of the study materials designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with airfield operations responsibilities or anyone interested in a related career.

 

 

On Demand
Training - Virtual

Airfield & Terminal Security: Understanding Inspection & Compliance Measures

On Demand This course provides both operations and security personnel the necessary information and perspectives on the basics of securing a public-use airport.

 

 

On Demand
Training - Virtual

Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Communications Virtual Training

On Demand Cover a variety of techniques and recommendations that address the unique operational challenges and responsibilities of the airport communication center dispatcher.

 

 

On Demand
Training - Virtual

Psychological Preparedness for Aviation Workers Virtual Training

On Demand Learn ways in which you can build the mental strength needed to handle psychologically taxing events such as global pandemics like COVID-19, threats, accidents or emergencies that can take place in the airport.

 

 

On Demand
Training - Virtual

Working With Airport Lighting Systems

On Demand This two-part series provides an overview of the performance requirements for airport lighting fixtures and the function they perform.

 

 

On Demand
Training - Virtual

Escorting Dignitaries: Reduce the Impact to Your Operations

On Demand This course provides a basic understanding of the principles and techniques of escort operations with a primary focus on the impact to airport operations. Attendees will gain an understanding of basic escort operation principles and methodologies, how to integrate escorts into the airport security environment based on threat level, and best practices for how to mitigate the impact to airport operations.