Sept. 12, 2019

NBAA’s Young Professionals (YoPro) in Business Aviation program continues to expand each year, offering new opportunities for growth in the industry.

The initiative continues at NBAA-BACE, where, in addition to the YoPro education and networking sessions, NBAA will reveal the 2019 Top 40 Under 40 in Business Aviation at an awards luncheon, and formally recognize recipients during the Oct. 22 YoPro networking reception, as well as during the Day 2 Keynote on Oct. 23.

“Since 2014, NBAA’s YoPro program has seized every opportunity to expand NBAA-BACE attendees’ knowledge, and enhance their relationships with veteran and emerging leaders across the spectrum of business aviation,” said Sierra Grimes, NBAA’s senior manager of registration and YoPro program founder.

“At this year’s convention, many events are planned to highlight young professionals’ success in the industry and continue our mission of education and giving back to local communities,” Grimes added.

“Bring on the Future: AI, Urban Mobility and Business Aviation,” is the forward-looking topic of this year’s YoPro education session, and is set for 4:30 pm. Oct. 22 in the Innovation Zone. It will focus on the future of aviation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles providing urban air mobility (UAM). Special guest Ed Crump, who participated in the development of Amazon’s Alexa and went on to found AirProxima, will give an overview of the emerging technology before digging deep into questions. Joining him on the panel will be Kate Fraser, who specializes in UAM policy, regulations and safety with Joby Aviation.

The education session is followed by the annual YoPro networking event, which this year includes a “Helpy Hour” community service project. In partnership with Three Square, southern Nevada’s only food bank, everyone participating in the networking reception can help feed young people in need by filling a “Weekend Bag” of nonperishable food items.

Learn more about NBAA’s YoPro program.

Any person who attends an NBAA convention, conference, seminar or other program grants permission to NBAA, its employees and agents (collectively "NBAA") to record his or her visual/audio images, including, but not limited to, photographs, digital images, voices, sound or video recordings, audio clips, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such person, to use his or her name and such images for any purpose of NBAA, including advertisements for NBAA and its programs.

March/April 2025

Proven Tips for Landing Your First AMT Job

Finding that first job as a professional aviation maintenance technician is a challenge that may feel exceptionally daunting. Industry veterans share their secrets to success.
Read More

April 7, 2025

Podcast: YoPros Share Proven Strategies to Invest in Your Success

Professional development plays a crucial role in advancing a career in business aviation, but it can be difficult for the industry's young professionals to find the time - and finances - to pursue opportunities for growth. However, there are many paths that can yield a valuable "return on you," that are worth seeking out.
Listen Now

Nov/Dec 2024

Saluting Business Aviation’s Top 40 Under 40

NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) program shines a spotlight on 40 young, accomplished and passionate business aviation leaders who are paving the way toward a brighter future for an industry crucial to the nation’s economy.
Read More

Nov/Dec 2024

NBAA YoPros Celebrate 10 Years of Leading, Volunteering, Inspiring

The co-founders of NBAA’s wildly successful initiative share the amazing story of how one idea – fueled by vision, passion and innovation – became a movement to strengthen the industry while helping others.
Read More