Program Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
All events will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, May 6 – Charity Golf Tournament
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Registration at Split Rail Links & Golf Club |
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
12:30 p.m. |
Shotgun Start |
Post Golf |
19th Hole Reception |
Tuesday May 7, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: 13th Street Lobby |
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Continental BreakfastLocation: Ballroom AB Foyer |
8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. |
WelcomeLocation: Ballroom AB |
8:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. |
Who is the Aircraft Technician of the Future? Part OnePresenters: Bob Hobbi, ServiceElements; Phil Suglia, Duncan Aviation; Pat Cunningham, PepsiCo At a time when many business aviation companies are already feeling the effects of the technician labor shortage, what will the future of this invaluable position look like? The presenters will discuss the most recent changes in our industry from a managerial viewpoint, honing in on key trends in technology and demographics to paint a complete picture of the future aircraft technician workforce. The NBAA AMT Awards will be presented during this session. NBAA offers current and aspiring maintenance technicians the opportunity to receive scholarships designed to help offset travel and lodging expenses incurred by scholarship awards recipients during training. |
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Morning BreakLocation: Ballroom AB Foyer |
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
New Product ShowcaseLocation: Ballroom AB Quickly come up to speed with key new offerings from our Maintenance Conference exhibitors. This session features several short presentations in rapid succession featuring some of the most innovative aircraft maintenance products and solutions. Don’t miss this quick and easy way to expose your team to the hottest trends from aircraft maintenance related suppliers. A list of presenters will be provided in advance. |
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Lunch will be served in the exhibit hall. |
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Breakout SessionsNew Responsibilities, New Leadership ApproachLocation: Ballroom AB Today’s flight department is an ever-changing environment that requires its leaders, new and experienced, to equip themselves with an expansive skill set. Success is dependent on knowing how to delegate, resolve conflict, evaluate performance, work as a team and promote a positive environment, all while balancing these responsibilities with the business aspect of operating aircraft. This interactive session will highlight practical knowledge and strategies to help aviation leaders of all experience levels sharpen these skills, achieve higher standards and elevate everyone in their department. Set the Tone for a Fruitful Service Center ExperienceLocation: Room 201 Planning your aircraft’s next visit to the service center takes time and energy. While this process can be arduous to coordinate, a simple shift in thinking could change the whole experience. By approaching your next visit as an opportunity to expand your relationship with your service center, you can elevate them from vendor to partner and change the dynamic for the better. Join us as we discuss how altering your approach and strategy could not only benefit you and your flight department, but also your service center partner and your peers. Worker Fatigue and Procedural Non-Compliance: FAA Solutions to On-Going ChallengesLocation: Ballroom 202 AB “Failure to Follow Procedures” is a familiar contributing factor to a maintenance event or accident. Thorough root cause analysis often discovers that “Worker Fatigue” is a common human factor that contributes to procedural non-compliance. Rather than taking administrative action against mechanics and employers, the FAA continues to find better ways to achieve compliance, such as training and support materials. Join us as the FAA’s Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor, Dr. Bill Johnson, discusses ongoing challenges related to fatigue and procedural non-compliance and explores ways that companies and regulators can address these critical issues in a collaborative manner. Scheduled Compliance RequirementsLocation: Ballroom 202 CD Aircraft compliance requirements ensure inherent safety for your aircraft. This is through engineering design in the development of transport category aircraft. The presentation will explain compliance responsibilities in the management of your aircraft to assist the flight operation and maintenance to avoid philosophies that can potentially disrupt compliance standards. |
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Break and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall. |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Hardware Installation and Integration Considerations for Cabin ConnectivityLocation: Ballroom AB As cabin connectivity obsolescence cycles shrink while flight department avionics budgets skyrocket, extensive research is essential to fully utilize the advanced capabilities of your aircraft while minimizing costs. Whether you’re in the process of determining the specifications for a new aircraft or looking to upgrade your current capabilities, its crucial to understand seamless integration, real estate constraints and the ever-evolving technologies to come. Our presenters will discuss critical considerations for immediate and long-term success and how to effectively oversee the projects to completion. |
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: 13th Street Lobby |
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast and Dedicated Exhibit TimeEnjoy continental breakfast while exploring the vendor display tables and meeting with the vendor representatives. The vendor display tables will be open during breaks throughout the conference. |
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Day 2 WelcomeLocation: Ballroom AB |
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Keynote SessionLocation: Ballroom AB Leslie F. Kenne is a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force and the first woman to attain that rank in the Air Force. With hands-on experience in aviation maintenance to commanding officer at Sacramento Air Logistics Center (equivalent to MRO), Lt. General Kenne exemplifies the “high-performance” principles of professionalism, integrity and ethics. Her ability to leverage mentorships, develop leadership traits and skills, and overcome obstacles are workplace lessons applicable to all. She has won numerous awards, including the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. This is a joint session with the Maintenance Conference attendees. |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Morning Break and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall. |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Breakout SessionsNext Gen Investigation and Root Cause AnalysisLocation: Ballroom AB From simple five-minute investigations to full-scale events, do you struggle with finding answers to root causes and putting measures in place to prevent them from occurring again? You don’t have to be an expert—just follow our investigation tips, tricks and methods, applicable for all sizes and scopes of operation. You’ll leave with practical strategies for effective investigation techniques and root cause analysis using real world events as your guide. FAA Compliance Oversight: Understanding the FAA’s Approach to Regulatory EnforcementLocation: Room 201 This session will cover the FAA’s new organizational approach to enforcing regulatory compliance. It will provide business aviation operators with the tools and information they need to maximize their chances for a positive/successful outcome in FAA compliance and enforcement situations. IS-BAO Vision 2020Location: Room 202 AB What is IBAC and what have they done for me lately? Dive into IS-BAO and its ongoing development get a better idea of the practical value of this industry partnership. This session will cover upcoming changes to IS-BAO for new entrants and single aircraft operators and progressive stage three for experienced operators. Other topics will include safety performance and simple ways to measure it, maintenance standards improvements and ground handling safety through the IS-BAH program. Bolster Your Small Flight Department Through Effective Use of ContractorsLocation: Room 202 CD Utilization of contract support and mobile service units can be critical to maintaining your aircraft in small flight department environments of two or less aircraft. This session will break down what you need to know before hiring contractors. This includes regulatory requirements, best practices when working on the aircraft both at your home base and on the road (including internationally), who is allowed to work on your aircraft and who “shouldn’t” work on the aircraft based on factors such as certification requirements. Discussions will also highlight liability concerns while working both on the aircraft and around the hangar and what your responsibilities are when hiring these contractors and services. |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Lunch will be served in the exhibit hall. |
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Breakout SessionsPlanning for Better SecurityLocation: Ballroom AB It’s not uncommon to have a flight crew go out on a trip (domestic or Int’l.); however, what can sometimes be unknown is the collaboration each crew member has in trip development and execution, and the information sharing for all aspects of the trip. This session will help you minimize the fog through effective techniques for sharing information on aircraft status, security and whereabouts of each crew member while on the trip. Who is the Aircraft Technician of the Future? Part TwoLocation: Room 201 In the second part of this timely session, we’ll focus on creating a long-term solution for workforce development. This continuing discussion focuses on practical strategies for meeting your aircraft technician labor needs now and in the future. Ditch the Ink: How to Smoothly Transition to Paperless RecordkeepingLocation: Room 202 AB It used to be that electronic records were considered a nice backup to our paper records. Today, that relationship has flipped and paper is increasingly viewed as a supplement to paperless systems. The infrastructure, tools and software platforms are available today to move your operations to a paperless environment, but are you ready to take the plunge? Learn how to “go paperless” as we explore tools, policies, process, procedures, regulations and issues to enable the transition to a paperless aircraft document system. Is Your Aircraft Ready to be Sold?Location: Room 202 CD Are you ready to present your aircraft for sale? While you may have a defined fleet strategy so you can prepare accordingly, what about those instances that come out of nowhere? Adjusting your perspective of aircraft management to include not only compliance and safety, but also a proactive view of asset management and presentation can streamline this process and ensure you have the information and tools at hand for a smooth experience. This session will discuss this approach and leverage industry experts to answer your questions on how to prepare and apply these strategies into your everyday operations. |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Break and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall. |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Set Yourself Up for Success: Tips on Finding and Thriving in New Career Opportunities
Location: Ballroom AB NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) will break down the wide array of career opportunities within the industry and help you develop your personal plan for success. Learn about partnerships and mentoring opportunities, educational paths (including classes, certificates and scholarships) and how to find the right business aviation career to fit for your life. |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Evening Off-site Event – River Ranch StockyardsGrab your cowboy hat and boots for an evening of fun at the River Ranch Stockyards. Don’t worry about how much spicy barbecue and sweet cobbler you’ll eat because you can burn it off with an evening of mechanical bull-riding, line dancing, and good ole Texas fun! They say everything’s BIGGER in Texas – well, this is one hoedown that will prove them right, so mosey over on the provided transportation so you don’t miss this down-home event! Go to the conference app for more details, partner. |
Thursday, May 9, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: 13th Street Lobby |
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Continental breakfast will be served in the exhibit hall. |
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Day 3 WelcomeLocation: Ballroom AB |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
FAA Update: Regulatory UpdatePresenter: Jackie Black, FAA AFS 300 |
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Morning Break and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall. |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Technical Breakout SessionsSatcom DirectLocation: Ballroom AB Collins AerospaceLocation: Room 201 Honeywell AerospaceLocation: Room 202 AB Pratt & Whitney CanadaLocation: 202 CD |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch and Dedicated Exhibit TimeVisit the exhibitors and learn how their products and services can benefit you and your company. Lunch will be served in the exhibit hall. |
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Technical Breakout SessionsGulfstream AerospaceLocation: Ballroom AB Dassault Falcon JetLocation: Room 201 Bombardier AerospaceLocation: Room 202 AB Gogo Business AviationLocation: Room 202 CD Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: 1. Describe the features, functions, and capabilities of the AVANCE L5 LRU |
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Afternoon BreakLocation: Ballroom AB Foyer |
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Closing Keynote SessionLocation: Ballroom AB Making a Difference™ – Focusing on the conscious choices we make every day that impact the lives of others. Making a Difference™ is an eye-opening and heartfelt keynote detailing how to positively influence people in every imaginable way, regardless of position or status. Each of us has the potential to transform the culture of an organization through our actions and attitude. The presentation centers on three empowering dynamics:
While we don’t always know what challenges face the people we meet every day, we do have the power to bring them hope. That hope can multiply a thousand a thousand times over and spread throughout the world exponentially. This is the essential, motivating truth behind Making a Difference™! This is a joint session with the Maintenance Conference attendees. |
4:30 p.m. |
Conference Wrap-up |
Friday, May 10
PDP Course: Dynamics of Empowered Leadership
Location: Omni Fort Worth Hotel
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
PDP Registration and BreakfastLocation: Stockyards Foyer |
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
PDP ClassLocation: Stockyards 2 This PDP course will add a variety of tools to your toolbox: an understanding of interpersonal interactions along with a variety of methods to mentor, capitalize on group dynamics, maximize performance, assess the ethics of actions, and communicate clearly to everyone with whom you interact. Requires additional registration. Fee is $655 for members; $810 for non-members. This fee includes breakfast, breaks, lunch and all accompanying course materials. |
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