Podcast: Gain a Competitive Edge Though Certification

Aug. 13, 2018

NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, which focuses on leadership, human resources, operations and business management, has become an impactful workforce development tool in the business aviation industry over the last 15 years. “A need was recognized to provide an actual certification for business aviation managers,” said Jim Buchanan, outgoing chairman of the NBAA CAM Governing Board. “The way it helps the next generation is that it identifies the individuals who understand business aviation.”

Podcast Episode
The NBAA Flight Plan podcast, which ran from 2009 to 2025, provided an overview of important developments affecting NBAA members, and the association’s work to advocate for their interest. The archive of past episodes will remain available for your enjoyment. Please note that no new episodes will be released.

May 19, 2025

NBAA Celebrates Major CAM Program Achievement with 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager Milestone

NBAA congratulates Cook Flight Operations Captain Doug Rock for becoming the 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager, a landmark achievement for a training program that has become the gold standard for leadership development in business aviation.
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Jan. 28, 2025

NBAA Inducts 2 Into CAM Fellow Program

NBAA will recognize two new members of the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Fellow Program at its Leadership Conference, Jan. 27-29 in Amelia Island, FL.
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Oct. 15, 2024

NBAA Awards 2024 Cartwright Scholarship

NBAA announced Brian Perry as the 2024 winner of the Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship.
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May 8, 2024

NBAA Announces 900th Certified Aviation Manager

NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program has welcomed Wes Maness, director of maintenance at Flight Group Corporation, as the 900th professional to earn this certification – a significant milestone for a program has become the benchmark of leadership excellence in business aviation.
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