Young Professionals Committee
The AAAE Young Professionals (YoPro) Committee is committed to providing career development, networking and educational opportunities for the next generation of airport professionals and to bridge the gap between current and future aviation leaders.
The AAAE YoPro Committee is open to all current AAAE members 40 years of age or younger. The AAAE Young Professionals Committee is intended for those just entering the workforce or early in their career. There is no additional cost for members who wish to participate in the AAAE Young Professionals Committee.
2025-2026 Goals of the Committee:
- Recognizing our members
- Aviation Emerging Leaders program
- Promote once a quarter
- Increase completion by eight (8) members
- Recognition of two (2) members through spotlight
- Aviation Emerging Leaders program
- Driving membership engagement
- Regional Chapter participation in monthly meetings – 75%
- Increase monthly meeting participation by 10%
- Invite IAAE members to monthly meetings
- Create opportunities for YoPros with alternative work schedules
- Connect YoPro members to other AAAE Committees
- Further developing YPAC to enhance information sharing
- Share updates with YPAC group
- Participate in two YPAC initiatives
Join the conversations:
Committee Leadership and Liaisons
Lindsey A. Brithinee, C.M.

The Young Professionals Aviation Coalition (YPAC) was established in 2023 with the mission of connecting young professionals’ groups across the aviation industry. YPAC aims to serve as a valuable resource for aviation professionals looking to advance their careers by uniting members from five distinct organizations. These organizations include the American Association of Airport Executives, Airports Council International - North America, Airport Consultants Council, Airport Minority Advisory Council, and the National Business Aviation Association. YPAC focuses on fostering professional development, networking opportunities, and other career-enhancing activities for its members.