Training Studio

Industry experts and airport leaders will share case studies and training on how to streamline operations at your airport.

 

Monday, April 29

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Steering Clear of Trouble: Ethical Practices for Aviation Professionals 

What is ethics, and what do you need to know to be an ethical aviation professional and maintain an ethical workplace? This session will explore what you and your organization can do to develop strong ethics policies and stay away from common ethics pitfalls. We will also discuss cautionary tales of ethical missteps and resulting consequences and how to approach ethical decision-making when faced with challenging circumstances.

Speaker:
Todd Curry, A.A.E., IAP, Chief Municipal Affairs Officer, Houston Airport System

 

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Future-Proofing Your Team: Innovative Strategies for Succession Planning and Retention

It’s time to throw out the old techniques and embrace new ways of looking at people and positions in your organization. This session will look at the current influences affecting today’s workplace and challenge traditional ways of approaching succession and retention with new techniques you can apply immediately.  In this session you will learn the simple shift in these approaches that will allow your organization to have an immediate impact in increasing retention through succession planning. 

Speaker:
Mindy Price, Chief PACE Setter, Direct Effect Solutions 

 

Tuesday, April 30

8:10-8:30 a.m.

SMS for Humans

Even with best intentions, SMS can feel like an exercise in compliance or just more work. When we focus on managing safely, not managing safety, though, things make a lot more sense. 

Speaker:
Ben Goodheart, PhD, CSP, FRAeS, Founder & Principal Consultant, Magpie, Human Safety Systems

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Empowering Airport Board Members: Navigating Governance, Policies, and Finances for Effective Decision-Making

Congratulations! You have just been appointed to the local airport board. After the excitement wears off you begin to think about what this means and how you should prepare for the first meeting. This session will provide insight into airport ownership and operations, state laws and policies, meeting etiquette, airport finances and capital projects, funding options, and consultant selection. You will also walk away with a list of critical documents and training that all board members should obtain to ensure their success.  

Speaker:  
Kimberly A. Kenville, Ph.D., C.M., Professor, University of North Dakota