TRB Webinar: Reach for the Sky–Attracting New Aviation Career Professionals

August 6, 2020

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

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Older workers are retiring in droves, and new employees are not entering the aviation workforce swiftly enough to replace those leaving. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that identified ways to address the labor shortage by fostering the next generation of aviation professionals, including pilots, mechanics, and airport managers. This webinar discussed engaging students by piquing their interest in the aviation industry at a young age. Presenters highlighted activities that state agencies, airports, and educators may use to develop and sustain strategies that promote aviation as a career. They also explained how these activities can be adapted to fit any agency’s budget, skill set, and audience.

The webinar features research from ACRP Report 202: Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation and ACRP Synthesis 103: Promoting Aviation Career Education in High Schools and Community Colleges.

The slides are available.

View the recording.

Webinar agenda and presenters:

Discussion of aviation-related careers and national resources: Stephanie Ward, Mead & Hunt
Interactive activities targeted by type, age group and cost: Mike McHugh, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission
How to partner with high schools and community colleges: Daniel Prather, DPrather Aviation Solutions
Question and answer session: Moderated by Jennifer Maples, City of Phoenix Aviation Department

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, you will able to:

Discuss the diverse careers that are available in the aviation industry
Describe the activities that may be used to engage students of all ages and with varied interests
Describe the characteristics of high school and community college aviation programs and their efforts to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals
Identify how airports can develop partnerships with high schools and community colleges

Credit Information

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.

Disclaimer

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