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2024 Fly-In

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 to Friday, September 20, 2024

Tuesday, September 17

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Welcome Reception, sponsored by

Mi Vida, 98 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024

Sen. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation (R-KS) (not invited)

Wednesday, September 18

9:00 am to 9:30 am

Welcome, Introductions, and Breakfast, sponsored by

Commonwealth Strategic Partners, 50 F St NW Suite 1240

9:30 am to 11:30 am

Policy Briefing and Roundtable

Join FAA officials from the office of aviation safety in a roundtable discussion on implementation of the new part 147, testing capacity, emerging airman certification standards for mechanic certification, and more.

Michael Whitaker, Administrator, FAA (not invited)

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Lunch and FAA Organization Designation Authorization Briefingsponsored by

Jennifer Homendy, Chair, National Transportation Safety Board (not invited)

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Introducing the 2024 Pipeline Report

Each year, ATEC publishes the Pipeline Report, a study charting mechanic workforce trends. Get an advance look at this year’s findings and data points attendees can share with congressional representatives.

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Networking Break

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Elevating Aviation’s Future: Workforce Development in Action

The 2024 FAA reauthorization bill's inclusion of multiple aviation workforce development provisions highlights the power of coalition-building and the collective impact of industry efforts. Join us to discuss the implementation plans for key provisions, including the military aviation maintenance technicians rule, the airman knowledge testing working group, the CAREER Council, and the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. We will also cover the study and working group evaluating high school aviation maintenance training programs, updates from the Youth in Aviation Task Force, and enhancements to the Federal Aviation Workforce Development programs.

Justin W. Madden, Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance, Airlines for America (invited)

Women in Aviation Committee Member, Teamsters, AMFA, ARSA, JSAMTCC

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Wrap Up and Congressional Meeting Prep

Get an overview of the ATEC legislative issues and marching orders for the next day’s hill meetings.

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Reception, sponsored by

Rep. Sam Graves, Chairman, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (R-MI) (not invited)

Thursday, September 19

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Congressional Meetings on Capitol Hill

Attendees attend self-scheduled meetings with representatives and senators.

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Box Lunch and ATEC Pipeline Report Brief, Senate Dirksen Room B48, sponsored by

Join invited congressional staffers for a media brief on the 2024 Pipeline Report and what it means for aviation technical workforce development.

Rep. Rick Larsen, Ranking Member, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (D-WA) (not invited)

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Reception, sponsored by

Bullfeathers On The Hill, 410 First St SE

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Chair, Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation Subcommittee (D-IL) (not invited)

Dan Hillenbrand?

Friday, September 20

8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Board Meeting and Breakfast (open to all), sponsored by

Hilton The Wharf, 975 7th St SW

Butch Adams
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Butch Adams Training and Development Manager Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Hagerstown
Steven Albaugh
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Steven Albaugh Base Manager- Canton/Akron PSA Airlines
Mike Basara
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Mike Basara Campus Director Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Myrtle Beach
Chase Beasley
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Chase Beasley Director, Government Affairs American Airlines
David Blanton
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David Blanton Director - Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Liberty University
Daniel Bregman
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Daniel Bregman Executive Vice President Spartan Education Group
Bernice Brezina
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Bernice Brezina Dean of School of Professional and Technical Studies College of Southern Maryland
Jared Britt
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Jared Britt President Aviation Education Academy
Sean Broderick
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Sean Broderick Safety Editor Aviation Week
Chas Carney
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Chas Carney Sales Representative Avotek
Etain Elisabeth Connor
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Etain Elisabeth Connor Director of Community Affairs FEAM Technical Services
Jeremy Cooper
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Jeremy Cooper Senior Manager, Calibrate Program United Airlines
Márcio Couto
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Márcio Couto Program Manager and Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Danville Community College
Rob Cush
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Rob Cush Legislative Affairs Director Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Jonathan Dillenberg
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Jonathan Dillenberg Director, Part 147 Thrust Institute of Maintenance
Fred Douglas Dyen
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Fred Douglas Dyen Assistant Dean University of Alaska Anchorage
Brittany Elliott
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Brittany Elliott Executive Assistant to the President Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Pittsburgh
Scott Ferris
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Scott Ferris Director - Calibrate Apprentice Programs United Airlines
Kelly Filgo
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Kelly Filgo Director of Operations Choose Aerospace
Sean Gallagan
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Sean Gallagan Chief Executive Officer Aviation Workforce Solutions
Tanya A Glines
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Tanya A Glines Aviation Safety Inspector, Aircraft Maintenance Division Federal Aviation Administration
Donald Gregson
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Donald Gregson President ALUTIIQ INTEGRATION & REPAIR (AIR), LLC
Jim Hall
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Jim Hall Vice President, Aviation and Workforce Development WSU Tech
Livia Hayes
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Livia Hayes Director CAVOK, A Division of Oliver Wyman
Devon Holden
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Devon Holden Technical Specialist CAVOK, A Division of Oliver Wyman
Mark Holloway
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Mark Holloway Executive Director of Aviation Maintenance Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Corporate
David Jones
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David Jones Senior Writer/Editor Avotek
Jeff Kelley
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Jeff Kelley AMT Lab Manager Southern Utah University
Thomas John Laxson
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Thomas John Laxson AMT Department Chair/Glitter lover Portland Community College
Brett Levanto
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Brett Levanto Vice President of Operations Aeronautical Repair Station Association
Brandon Livingston
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Brandon Livingston Associate Dean of Technical Education Spokane Community College
Justin Madden
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Justin Madden Vice President, Safety and Technical Operations Airlines for America
Richard Madsen
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Richard Madsen Director of Aviation Maintenance Training Program Southern Utah University
Suzanne Markle
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Suzanne Markle President/CEO Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Pittsburgh
Trey McClure
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Trey McClure Delegation Group Manager Federal Aviation Administration
Brad McDonald
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Brad McDonald Chief Executive Officer/Director of Training Federal Aerospace Institute
Liam McDonald
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Liam McDonald Vice President of Operations Federal Aerospace Institute
Tristan McDonald
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Tristan McDonald President Federal Aerospace Institute
Kevin L Morgan
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Kevin L Morgan Airmen Section Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division Federal Aviation Administration
Adam Norwood
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Adam Norwood Director of Aviation Maintenance Education Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Corporate
David Oord
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David Oord Policy Manager Wisk
Ron Overacker
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Ron Overacker Program Director Cuesta College
Sheryl Oxley
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Sheryl Oxley Aviation Program Coordinator Tulsa Technology Center
Teresa Pinkston
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Teresa Pinkston Campus Director Tulsa Technology Center
Jay Pointek
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Jay Pointek Manager, TechOps Training Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Everette Rochon
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Everette Rochon Training and Certification Group Manager Federal Aviation Administration
Stacey Rudser
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Stacey Rudser Calibrate Partnership Manager United Airlines
Gillette Samms
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Gillette Samms Director of Aviation Programs Alabama Community College System
Michael Sasso
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Michael Sasso Airframe & Powerplant Chief Aims Community College
Jackie Spanitz
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Jackie Spanitz Executive Advisor Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Jeff Strong
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Jeff Strong Senior Editor Avotek
Scott Sykes
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Scott Sykes Chief Development Officer U.S. Aviation Academy - Denton
Stormy Sykes
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Stormy Sykes Learning Development U.S. Aviation Academy - Denton
Sean Toth
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Sean Toth VP, Technical Services Republic Airways Holdings
Archie Vega
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Archie Vega Director of Maintenance and Development Horizon Air
Tora Wright
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Tora Wright Grants Developer College of Southern Maryland
1 Other Registered Attendees

Thank you to our sponsors!

                                                                   

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC - The Wharf

975 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

The deadline to secure a hotel room at the group rate of $329 per night is August 30. Book here.

Credits Price
Member Registration
$400.00
Non-Member Registration
$800.00
Credits Price
Congressional Meetings
Register to be included in the meeting scheduling with your local congressional representatives on Capitol Hill on Thursday, September 19. The deadline to be included in meeting scheduling is August 30.  Registration Ended 8/30/24 at 12:00 AM CDT
FREE

Product Add-ons

Price
Fly-in Sponsorship - Presenting Sponsor View Product $6,000.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Welcome Reception View Product $4,000.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Thursday Legislative Reception View Product $4,000.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Wednesday Reception View Product $4,000.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Wednesday Breakfast View Product $1,500.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Wednesday Lunch View Product $2,500.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Board Meeting Breakfast View Product $1,500.00
Fly-in Sponsorship - Congressional Directories **SOLD** View Product $2,000.00

For More Information:

Tarra Ruttman
Tarra Ruttman
Operations Manager Aviation Technician Education Council (703)548-2030 x701