Airport Board Training & Orientation
January 21, 2026 | 12-3 p.m. ET | Live Online Training
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About the Course
The Airport Board Training & Orientation provides airport board members, commissioners, and airport executives with a foundational understanding of effective airport governance and oversight. The course examines the roles and responsibilities of board members, levels of authority, expectations for board participation and conduct, and key practices that support effective decision-making and organizational accountability.
Participants will also explore parliamentary procedures, open meetings requirements, and the unique governance considerations associated with the airport industry. In addition to course instruction, participants will receive practical resources and reference materials designed to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of airport board orientation and training programs.
Topics include:
- Roles and responsibilities of airport board members and commissioners
- Board authority, governance, and oversight
- Meeting expectations and member conduct
- Parliamentary procedures and open meetings requirements
- Airport industry structure and governance considerations
- Resources and best practices for board orientation and ongoing development
Course Agenda
Thursday, January 21, 2026
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Section 1
12-1 p.m.
- Type of Board – Advisory or Authority
- State Legislation
- Airport Ownership/Sponsor/Governance
- Role of the Board
- Role of the Airport Manager/Executive
- Aviation Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)
- Airport Classifications/Categories
- Type of Board – Advisory or Authority
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Section 2
1-2 p.m.
- Board Member Expectations and Meeting Etiquette
- Code of Ethics
- Fiduciary Duties
- Conflict of Interest
- Meetings
- Roberts Rules of Order
- Agendas, Minutes
- Open Meetings
- Executive Sessions
- Board Member Expectations and Meeting Etiquette
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Section 3
2-3 p.m.
- Airport Finance
- Budgets – Operating and Capital
- Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Revenue and Expenses
- Non-Operating Revenue and Expenses
- Outside Audit Requirements
- Budgets – Operating and Capital
- Capital Funding Sources
- FAA or State Grants
- PFC/CFC
- Bonds
- Grant Assurances
- Consultant Selection and Project Management
- Airport Finance
Registration Fees & Deadlines
2027 REGISTRATION FEES
| Registration Type | Rate |
| Non-Member | $210 |
| Member | $195 |
The last day to register is 1/21/2027. Training registration fees are non-refundable.
You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE's Duty of Care, and AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
About the Instructor
Kimberly A. Kenville, Ph.D., C.M.
Professor
University of North Dakota
Dr. Kenville is a professor at the University of North Dakota (UND) and has taught the airport management (BBA) curriculum for the past 27 years. She has authored or co-authored 12 different Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) reports exploring Employee Resiliency, Airport-to- Airport Mutual Aid, Emergency Communication, Airport Recovery, Social Media and Emergency Management, Terminal Incident Response, Airport Reorganization, Aviation Education and Outreach, State Funding Opportunities, and Funding Industrial Aviation at Airports. She has chaired various ACRP panels and was a member of the Aviation Gasoline (Avgas) consensus study for the National Academies. In 2025, Dr. Kenville was appointed to the FAAs Research, Engineering, and Development Committee (REDAC), she was appointed to the ACRP Oversight Committee by the US DOT Secretary in 2019 and served as vice chair (2024-2025) and is completing her second term. Kim is a three-term governor-appointed North Dakota Aeronautics Commission member and is currently the chair (2024-2026). Dr. Kenville serves as the Dean of Accreditation for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and supports candidates through the accreditation writing process and the Board of Examiners. She is a trainer for AAAE and teaches, Airport Board Orientation and Training, Airport 101, and the Certified Member (CM) program. Kim owns Kim Kenville Consulting (KKC), a certified disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Maine. Before teaching at UND, Kim worked as a noise abatement intern for the MSP Airport and in airport operations at DTW and MKE airports working airside, landside, and terminal operations. In 2005, Kim earned her PhD in Organizational Behavior and Leadership. She was instrumental in developing UND’s Master of Aviation and Aerospace Sciences Ph.D. programs and was the aviation department graduate director for 10 years. Kim is a private pilot and a certified member (C.M.) of AAAE and she and her husband, Jon Scraper have five children.
Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC)
What is CMAC?
The Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC) program helps separating military personnel and new veterans acclimate from managing military airfields to the dynamic and complex commercial-use airport environment.
There are four components to the program:
- Professional transition workshop
- One airport certification course - choice of ACE Airfield Operations or Certified Member (C.M.)
- One year membership in AAAE
- Airport job shadowing
Program Benefits:
- Ensure a smooth transition from military to civilian airport operations and management.
- Earn the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations certification or Certified Member (C.M.), that will put you ahead of other candidates for potential jobs.
- Network with airport executives around the country through communities and events.
- Explore various airport positions through the shadow program.
- Receive discounts on other AAAE trainings and events.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Extend your reach and maximize exposure to a powerful audience by sponsoring the Industrial Aviation and Military Operations Workshop. From the opening networking reception, to breaks, lunches, and sessions, we have multiple tiers of sponsorships available. Your sponsorship will reinforce brand loyalty and show potential clients your company is a major player in the industry. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now before these opportunities sell out!
Don’t let your competition get all the attention, become a sponsor today!
Available Opportunities
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Wi-Fi Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
Events
Wednesday, March 27
Airbase Tour Transportation
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,500.00
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 28
Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
AM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Luncheon
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
PM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Friday, March 29
Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
Grab and Go Lunch
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Registraion, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
AAAE is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. AAAE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or ethnic origin in its programs, services, or activities.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to participate in this event, or have special dietary requirements, please contact aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION, AND REFUND POLICY
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the AAAE Training Department at training@aaae.org.
Cancellation requests received on or before Thursday, December 24, 2026 are eligible for a refund, less a $150 cancellation processing fee. Approved refunds will be processed after the event has concluded.
No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received after the stated cancellation deadline.
If a registration has an outstanding balance and a cancellation request is received within two weeks of the start of the event, the full outstanding balance remains due.
NO-SHOWS
Refunds will not be issued to registrants who do not attend the event. Any outstanding balance associated with the registration will remain due.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Participant substitutions for the same event are permitted without a substitution fee.
All substitution requests must be submitted in writing to training@aaae.org.
If a non-member replaces a member registrant, the difference between the member and non-member registration rates will be charged.
The substitute participant assumes responsibility for all financial obligations associated with the registration, including:
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Any outstanding registration balance
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Any difference in registration fees based on membership status
For questions regarding registrations, cancellations, refunds, or substitutions, please contact the AAAE Training Department at 703-824-0500, Option 4, or training@aaae.org.
By submitting a registration, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the registration, cancellation, and refund policy.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
A confirmation email will be sent to registrants within one business day of registration.
If you have not received a confirmation email within one business day, please contact the AAAE Training Department at training@aaae.org.
For virtual events, participants who register shortly before the scheduled start time should contact the AAAE Training Department if they have not received the information needed to access the event at least two hours before it begins.
Failure to receive a confirmation email or event access information does not qualify a registration for a refund.
DUTY OF CARE
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By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to AAAE's Duty of Care.
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