Professional Development
NBAA helps individuals with the Association's Member Companies ascend in their careers and flight operations through valuable professional development opportunities, including cutting-edge seminars, certification and professional development programs, and peer-to-peer networking.
These programs are made available through a variety of venues, including in print and online resources, through educational institutions, and in presentations given at NBAA's industry events. The initiatives listed below represent just a few of the opportunities NBAA makes available for professional development.
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Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program
NBAA’s CAM Program identifies qualified professionals to lead flight departments and companies that use business aircraft. Join the ranks of esteemed aviation professionals who have already been recognized as Certified Aviation Managers and apply for the CAM Exam today. Learn More.
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Professional Development Program (PDP)
NBAA PDP helps prepare business aviation professionals for management roles within the industry by identifying courses that meet defined PDP objectives. Flight department personnel receive recognition for successfully completing PDP-approved courses. Since the program's launch in January 1998, there have been over 5,000 PDP course completions. Learn More.
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Project Bootstrap
Review NBAA's proposed aviation maintenance technician certification program developed in collaboration with strategic partners throughout the aviation industry. Project Bootstrap's goal is raise the educational and professional bar for aviation technicians though the creation of a new and higher certification category. Learn More.
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On-Demand Education Program
Partnering with Impact Media Solutions, NBAA provides an On-Demand Education Program to promote career development for business aviation professionals. The on-demand courses are available in two formats: online as a pay-per-view product, or via video CD-ROM. Learn More.
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Standards of Excellence in Business Aviation (SEBA)
NBAA's Standards of Excellence in Business Aviation (SEBA) Program is a technical career training path created to encourage continuing education practices within the business aviation community. The program was developed by the NBAA Operations Committee in collaboration with the Association's Flight Attendants, Schedulers & Dispatchers and Maintenance Committees.
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Scholarships
NBAA offers several scholarships to promote professional development and careers in business aviation.