“The ACT Workforce Development Guidebook is a critical resource for airports working to strengthen and modernize the aviation talent pipeline. It offers practical strategies rooted in real airport experiences and highlights the power of community partnerships in building the workforce of the future.”
—Courtney Johnson, Director of Airports, San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
Key Areas Covered in the Guidebook:
Our resource provides a structured approach to workforce planning, examining topics such as:
- Institutionalizing workforce development as a core organizational function
- Expanding early talent pipelines and community outreach efforts
- Leveraging funding and partnerships for training and upskilling
- Preparing for future workforce needs and technological transformation
- Strengthening collaboration across the aviation ecosystem
Across participating airports, we found strong alignment around the need to move from reactive hiring toward more proactive, strategic workforce planning—supported by collaboration, data, and long-term investment.
This work reflects ACT’s continued focus on helping airports share insights, develop practical resources, and collaboratively address emerging industry challenges.
The guidebook is now available in the ACT repository for airport and industry partners.
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