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Calendar of Current Aviation Events & Training

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In-Person Training

Influential Leadership Training

 This course focuses on increasing awareness in yourself and your style to identify how you are perceived and received as a leader. 
May 18-20, 2026
Virtual Training

De-Escalation and Crisis Communication in the Airport Environment

Airport employees increasingly encounter passengers and coworkers experiencing mental health or substance use crises. This training course equips airport personnel with the awareness, communication tools, and intervention skills needed to respond safely and empathetically. Participants will learn to recognize crisis indicators, apply de-escalation techniques, and manage stress responses during challenging situations. Through expert-led discussions, attendees will gain practical strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence, promote wellness, and foster a safer, more supportive airport environment.

May 20-21, 2026
In-Person Meeting

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

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.
May 31-June 2, 2026
In-Person Training

ACE Planning & Environmental Review Course

This course is designed especially for aviation professionals responsible for planning and environmental compliance at commercial service and general aviation airports and aviation-based companies. 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.
June 1-4, 2026
In-Person Meeting

AAAE/Northeast Chapter AAAE Winter Operations Management Conference

This popular annual conference will focus on the challenges associated with winter operations at airports and take an in-depth look at the issues, regulations, and new technologies associated with winter operations overall.
June 8-10, 2026
Virtual Training

ACE Trusted Agent Virtual Review Course

Designed to establish a general knowledge base for airport professionals working in the airport Credentialing Office. The curriculum provides important history that helps a Trusted Agent better understand the security platform from which they now are required to work. The course focuses on understanding the complexities that have been continuously added to the requirements for vetting, issuing, tracking and auditing airport credentials and is based on Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations– 1542 series, and TSA Security Directives.
June 9-10, 2026
In-Person Training

Basic Snow Academy

This curriculum is designed to provide Airport Operators guidance to implement a well-rounded approach to their winter operations training needs. This training occurs in conjunction with the Winter Operations Management Conference.

June 11-12, 2026
In-Person Training

Applied Leadership Workshop

 This class is a think-tank style delivery which combines theory and practice. Participants will bring current, real-life scenarios to the class to identify solutions think-tank style through facilitated discussions with the instructor and the class participants. 
June 15-17, 2026
Virtual Training

AAAE/Southwest Chapter AAAE Accreditation Final Interview Workshop

Learn how to 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.
June 16-17, 2026
In-Person Meeting

FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference

This three-day event will convene senior aviation leaders from regulatory authorities, manufacturers, airlines, and industry associations worldwide to examine critical safety issues through both regulatory and industry lenses.
June 16-18, 2026
In-Person Training

ACE Security Review Course

The ACE Airport Security Training Course is designed to establish a general knowledge base for airport professionals working in the fluid security environment. The program is an extensive curriculum based on 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – 1500 Series: TSA Regulations and the ICAO Annex 17.
June 22-25, 2026
Virtual Training

Ground Vehicle Operations, Safety, & Training

 This course is designed to train personnel who teach, evaluate, and document Airfield Driving & Ground Safety training while ensuring they have the technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to safely operate vehicles in movement and non-movement areas and coach others effectively.
June 25-26, 2026
Virtual Training

Construction Safety and Phasing Plans Virtual Training

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.

July 15, 2026
In-Person Meeting

U.S. Contract Tower Association Annual Conference

In partnership with the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), we are excited to be hosting the USCTA Annual Conference from July 16-17, in Washington, DC. Airport management at contract tower airports, officials from airports interested in joining the FCT Program, and air traffic control-related companies should not miss this opportunity to get up to speed on changes impacting contract towers.
July 16-17, 2026
Chapter Meeting

Southwest Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

July 19-22, 2026
Chapter Meeting

Great Lakes Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

July 23-26, 2026
In-Person Training

ACE SMS Review Course

Airport Certified Employee (ACE) SMS is the most complete industry certification program designed to prepare participants for understanding Safety Management Systems as well as designing, planning, implementing, and maturing safety at an airport.
August 3-5, 2026
In-Person Meeting

2026 Aviation Wildlife Management Conference - Bird Strike Committee USA

 The U.S. Aviation Wildlife Management Conference will provide insights and solutions for Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologists who need to maintain their FAA qualifications as per AC 150/2500-36B, Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards on Airports section 7.3.4. 
August 4-6, 2026
Chapter Meeting

Northeast Chapter AAAE Annual Conference

August 8-11, 2026
In-Person Training

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

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.
August 9-14, 2026
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