Best Reasons to Attend Basic and Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS) School 

April 14-15, 2012       

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Northeast Chapter AAAE are pleased to present the Basic and Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS) School, to be held (in concurrent sessions) Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Buffalo, NY. The ASOS Schools are held in conjunction with the Northeast Chapter of AAAE's 46th Annual International Aviation Snow Symposium at the Buffalo Convention Center.

ASOS Schools are tailored for airport personnel responsible for the day-to-day operations of Part 139 (public-use and shared-use) airports throughout the United States. Topics to be covered include: FAR Part 139, Winter Operations, FAR Part 77, Airport Operational Case Studies, etc.

Best Reasons to Attend the Basic ASOS School

1. Learn 14 CFR Part 139 subject matter from aviation industry professionals
2. ASOS schools are an excellent option available for airport operators to comply with 139.303(c-e)
3. Become familiar with the latest Advisory Circulars (AC) as it relates to Airport Operations
4. Network with Airport Operators and industry professionals from around the country
5. Apply airport operational techniques learned from this course to your airport

Best Reasons to Attend the Advanced ASOS School

1. Actively work in groups to solve airport operational case studies
2. Apply FAR Part 139 and practical experience to solve airport operational case studies
3. Network with Airport Operators and industry professionals from around the country
4. Apply new airport operational techniques learned from this course to your airport
5. ASOS schools are an excellent option available for airport operators to comply with 139.303(c-e)

Register Now for the Second Annual AAAE/LeighFisher
Airport Privatization Conference
April 15-17, 2012 

This conference, which will focus on the potential for airport privatization both in the United States and around the world, is scheduled for April 15-17, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Miami.  

The theme of the conference this year is "What is an Airport Worth?" and, among other topics, will look at:

• How to value an airport based on historical privatization deals to date
• Techniques to enhance the value of your airport
• Valuation perceptions from the public- and private-sector perspective, including the non-financial benefits of airport ownership
• Policy and political developments in the United States

The agenda presentations will also address recent airport sales and their rationales, including San Juan, which may be the first U.S. airport to be privatized under the Privatization Pilot Program and the sale of three major airports in Brazil, as well as other transactions around the world.

     

Top Reasons to Attend Airfield Safety, Maintenance Management Workshop
May 20-22, 2012 

The 19th Annual AAAE/FAA Airfield Safety, Sign Systems and Maintenance Management Workshop will increase awareness of FAA's FAR Part 139 certification program and enhance the professionalism and resources of airport safety and maintenance personnel. This workshop is tailored to airport personnel who are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, safety, construction and engineering of public-use (both commercial and general aviation) and military airports. Here are a few good reasons to attend this workshop:

1. Roll up your sleeves in a workshop setting. This workshop offers attendees general sessions to increase awareness of FAA's FAR Part 139 certification program.

2. Learn what's going on now and what's in store for airports in the future. Learn about projects, events and problems currently at airports and information on what we have to look forward to in the future.

3. Hear from FAA and other airport personnel. The workshop includes presentations by FAA officials and safety professionals. The presentations will reflect real-life airfield situations and include an airfield tour.

4. Expand your network of industry peers. This workshop attracts attendees from across the country and allows you to meet industry experts, as well as offers an excellent opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new ones.

     

Register Now for the ACE - Security Review Course
July 16-19, 2012

AAAE is pleased to present the ACE-Security Review Course to be held July 16-19, 2012, in Alexandria, VA at the American Association of Airport Executives Conference Center.

Individuals seeking to receive Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) raining and to prepare for the ACE-Security proficiency exam should take this course. This program is carefully designed for aviation personnel tasked with security responsibilities from the airport, air carrier, indirect air carrier and general aviation sectors.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

You do NOT have to be a member of AAAE to attend this course. However, if you are interested in pursuing a Security certification and taking the final exam, you will need to pay the ACE-Security Program fee ($490 one-time enrollment fee). Here are some more facts about the review course: 

1. Receive instant early-bird savings on the review course.
2. Discounts for AAAE members.
3. Sample exam questions administered at the course.