Keynotes – IOC2026

At this year’s NBAA International Operators Conference, keynote speakers will focus on strategies to improve readiness under pressure and resilience in the face of adversity. You will leave inspired, confident and prepared.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Neil Singer

Corporate Pilot, Master CFI and Safety Director, EJOA

Neil Singer is a highly accomplished corporate pilot, certified instructor, and designated pilot examiner with over 25 years of instructional experience and more than 11,000 hours of flight time in over 100 aircraft types.

A five-time Master Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Singer currently serves as a corporate pilot flying Gulfstream G-VII and G-VIII series aircraft (G500/G600/G700/G800). He is also a designated pilot examiner and instructor specializing in Embraer Phenoms and Cessna Citations.

Singer is a regular contributor to the “Mentor Matters” column in AOPA Turbine Pilot magazine and has been published in IFR, Aviation Consumer, Contrails, and Twin and Turbine.

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Day One Keynote – Preparation in Practice: Lessons from an Atlantic Crossing Gone Wrong

Monday, March 2, 2026

Tiffany Jones

ICF® Executive Coach, Aviation Ally and Wing Walker

Tiffany Jones’ mission is to help professionals move from coping to joyful living both in the air and on the ground. With over a decade of experience, she empowers leaders to elevate performance through authenticity, emotional well-being and connection. Her keynote invites aviation professionals to rediscover joy and fulfillment even in high-stakes environments.

Jones has spoken for organizations such as the City of Hope, NAWBO-LA and the City of El Segundo, guiding audiences toward alignment with their authentic selves and a life that feels purposeful, joyful, and stress-free.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Day Two Keynote – The New Rules of Resilience in Aviation: A Wellness System for the People Who Power High-Stakes Aviation